Ms Zoe Semmler

Psychologist in Newcastle, NSW

Ms Zoe Semmler is a psychologist in Newcastle, NSW. A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one. It is one of 472 psychologists listed in New South Wales.

Contact and location

Location Newcastle NSW 2300
Phone 0489 032 116
Website www.halaxy.com/profile/ms-zoe-semmler/psychologist/1304541?clinic=1023041

Who practises here

Ms Zoe Semmler Psychologist

Areas of practice

Body image
Couples therapy
Parenting
Post-natal depression
Child (5 - 12 yo)
Infant (0 - 1 yo)
Saturdays
Anger management
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Life transition & adjustment issues
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stress management
Anxiety & phobias
Autism Spectrum Disorder (incl Asperger's)
Bullying
Cross-cultural
Grief & loss
Self-harm
Assertiveness training
Bipolar Disorder
Conflict resolution
Depression
Health-related problems

What a psychologist does

Psychologists provide talking therapies for anxiety, depression, birth trauma, grief and the adjustment of becoming a parent. Perinatal psychologists work specifically with pregnancy, loss and the year after birth.

At any point, and there is no threshold you have to reach first. Perinatal anxiety and depression are common and treatable, and starting early usually means fewer sessions rather than more.

Referrals, fees and Medicare

A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one.

Under Better Access, a GP mental health treatment plan gives you a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions each calendar year. Some psychologists bulk bill, most charge a gap. Public perinatal mental health services are free where they are available.

See what maternity care costs in Australia.

Common questions about Ms Zoe Semmler

Does Ms Zoe Semmler offer telehealth?

This listing does not tell us either way. Many practices added telehealth and kept it, so it is worth asking when you call.

Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in New South Wales?

A GP mental health treatment plan is needed for a Medicare rebate, though you can also book privately without one.

Is Ms Zoe Semmler taking new patients?

We do not hold appointment availability, and it changes week to week. Ringing 0489 032 116 is the quickest way to find out.

What if Ms Zoe Semmler is not the right fit?

That is a completely reasonable thing to decide. We list 472 psychologists in New South Wales, 7 of them in Newcastle, so there are other options nearby.

Questions worth asking

Do you work specifically with pregnancy, birth trauma or the postnatal period?
What is your fee, and what will I get back with a mental health plan?
What is the wait for a first appointment, and for regular sessions after that?
Do you offer telehealth if getting out of the house is hard?
What approach do you use, and what would the first few sessions look like?