Phoebe Newman Psychologist Melbourne

Dr. Phoebe Newman

Clinical Psychologist

Hi, I’m Phoebe,

I am passionate about connecting with each of my clients on a human to human level. I understand that we all face challenges and experience suffering throughout our lives that might prevent us from feeling fulfilled in ourselves, our relationships and the world that we live in. I strive to provide a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed space to explore these challenges and work with you to find understanding, strategies and solutions that resonate with you personally.

I welcome clients of all backgrounds, identities, sexual preferences (LGBTIQ+) and work with neurotypical and neurodiverse people. To find out more about my qualifications and professional experience click here.

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What I Can Help With

  • Cancer related concerns (processing diagnosis and impacts of cancer, pain management, body change, reproductive impacts, medically related trauma)

  • Recovery from physical illness, surgery or procedures (eg. bone marrow or stem cell transplant, hysterectomy, oopherectomy or risk-reduction mastectomy)

  • Chronic pain management

  • Insomnia & Sleep Difficulties

  • Grief & Loss

  • Caregiver Stress and Burnout

  • Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD, Acute Stress, Personality Conditions)

  • Anxiety (phobias, health anxiety, social anxiety)

  • Depression & Mood Disorders

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD & OCPD)

Please note that I do not provide diagnoses or assessments for the purposes of legal proceedings/ court reports.

Therapy

I tailor therapy to suit the needs of each individual. I draw from and incorporate evidence-based interventions and strategies depending upon each person’s circumstances and therapeutic goals:

For more information regarding the current APS evidence-base for psychological interventions click here

Existential-Humanistic Psychotherapy

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Schema Therapy

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Mindfulness Based Therapy

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT / CBT-I)

Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)

Trauma Focused Therapies

Availability & Fees

    • Tuesdays (In person/ Online at Glen Iris): 10am- 7:30pm by Appointment

    • Wednesdays (Online Only): 10:30am- 7:30pm by Appointment

    Sessions last for 50 minutes.

  • $220 per session

    *Please note in cases financial hardship fees can be discussed and negotiated.

  • Better Access Mental Health Care Plan

    A rebate of 145.45 is available via the GP mental health care plan for 10 sessions each calendar year.

    For more information please see: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/medicare-rebates-psychological-services/medicare-faqs-for-the-public

    Chronic Disease Management Plan

    If you have a chronic health concern (cancer, asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) you may be able to access additional rebates for up to 5 sessions via a chronic health management plan each calendar year. Please speak with your GP to discuss eligibility for this plan.

    For more information please see: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/medicare-rebates-psychological-services/faq-chronic-disease-management-psych-services

    Private Health Cover

    If you have private health insurance you may be able to receive rebates through your insurance provider. Please check your insurance plan to see whether psychology is included. The amount covered will differ per insurance provider. Medicare and private health providers do not allow rebates from both providers to cover the same session.

  • Financial Assistance Scheme

    If you are a victim of a crime you may be able to access funding via the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) -formerly VOCAT. I am available for assessment and treatment of clients who may be eligible for counselling funded by FAS.

    For more information please see: https://www.victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au/get-help

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    If you are a veteran you may be able to access funding via the department of veterans affairs (DVA). White and gold card holders are eligible for funding associated with psychological services. Please contact your GP for a referral under through DVA funding.

    For more information please see: https://www.dva.gov.au/get-support/health-support/health-services/mental-health-care/mental-health-support-services

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Contact Me

Please note that I will be responding to queries on my private practice days (Tuesdays & Wednesdays) and my emails are not monitored outside of these times.

For urgent enquiries or if you are experiencing crisis please consider contacting: