Welcome to New Self Psychology
At New Self Psychology we believe that it is never too late for a new beginning. We think that each individual has their own innate ability to overcome challenges and difficulties, to reinvent oneself, and to live a more fulfilling life. We are here to support you to make the first steps on this rewarding journey, to enhance your strengths and resilience, to identify and overcome existing barriers to wellbeing, and to help you to gain skills to navigate through life’s unexpected challenges and hardships.
New Self Psychology provides Telehealth services for all Australians and offers access to therapy from the comfort of your own home. Bulk-billing sessions are available to rural and remote Australians, as well as individuals experiencing hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Your Psychologist
Sandra Mulaimovic
Clinical Psychologist
BA(Psych), BPsySc(Hons), MPsych(Clinc)
Sandra Mulaimovic is a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne with over 15 years of clinical practice experience working with adults across a variety of settings. These include private practice, psychiatric inpatient units, community settings, as well as research and university settings overseas.
My aim is to provide therapy tailored for the unique needs of each and every client and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key towards a successful outcome. I understand that one needs significant courage to take the first step towards therapy, and therefore I aim to provide a safe environment where you will feel comfortable to openly discuss any issues in a non-judgmental, warm, empathic and supportive environment. I look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on your individual journey to a more content, happier and new self.
Professional Registration
Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Treatment Aproaches
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behevioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Attachment-Based Therapy.
What we can help with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment disorder
- Acute stress
- PTSD
- Trauma
- Stress management
- Grief and loss
- Psychological effects of Covid-19, including loneliness and isolation
- Loss of employment and livelihood due to Covid-19
- Antenatal, pregnancy, support through IVF, and infertility associated anxiety
- Chronic health problems
- Support through cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Work stress and burnout
- Career indecision
- Interpersonal relationship problems and separation
- Assertiveness
- Low self esteem
- Life transition
- Existential issues
Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on people all around the world, physically, emotionally, and mentally. We are living in times that are unparalleled and most of us are still trying to get to a place of ‘normalcy’. Given the repeated lockdowns and ongoing uncertainty, in addition to isolation, withdrawal and reduction in meaningful connections, loss of employment, adjustment to ‘post lockdown’ life, and importantly, the loss of control, has many of us feeling hopeless, helpless and in need of additional support throughout these challenging times.
As we understand that many of you would have lost employment due to lockdowns and/or mandates, bulk-billing options are available to individuals experiencing hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Self Psychology is a Telehealth only practice, in order to be able to reach Australians all over the country, as well as those who might not be able to come to a face-to-face session for a variety of reasons.
Fees
- Daytime sessions 9am-5pm: $210 with a Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session for Clinical Psychologist (gap fee $68.15).
- After hours sessions 5pm-7pm: $230 with a Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session for Clinical Psychologist (gap fee $88.15)
- Weekend sessions are available upon request. The weekend rate is the same as an after hours fee.
- Bulk-billing options available, please send your enquiries via email.
(2 % surcharge applies on card payments)
Frequently Asked Questions
A Telehealth sessions is a session conducted over video or phone call, without the need to come to the office for a face-to-face session. Telehealth has become the preferred method to provide therapy during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Once your session with us is confirmed, you will receive an email link which you will use for your video call. Just click on the provided link and it will take you straight to your video call. If you do not have access to a camera, you can schedule a phone session instead.
In the event of any technical difficulties with video access, we will change to a standard phone call instead. Please note, the phone call will come from a private number.
Private and quiet space with minimal distractions.
Mobile data or wifi home internet.
A smart phone or desktop (with camera).
Headphones if you prefer to not use your speaker.
A standard session is 55 minutes long.
Please fill in the new client intake form and Telehealth consent form (if new client) or contact us to book a session via email. Once we receive this you will be contacted.
In order to claim the Medicare rebate for sessions you will need your GP to complete a mental health assessment and prepare a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)and referral for you. You will need to book a longer session with your GP in order to have enough time to complete the plan and referral. You will have access to 20 Medicare rebatable sessions per calendar year as part of the Better Access Scheme.
A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) completed by your GP or Psychiatrist (in order to be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate).
In addition to the MHCP, a referral from your GP stating the number of sessions and reason for referral is also required.
Any other relevant paperwork.
Yes. If you aim to claim through your private health fund, please let us know so that an invoice can be emailed to you.
The current Medicare rebate for a Clinical Psychologist is $141.85.
Once you have your Mental Health Treatment Plan as well as GP referral and have provided these to us, we will process your Medicare rebate for you after each session. This means you will not need to do anything, except ensure that your account is linked to Medicare through the MyGov portal. Rebates usually take 2-3 business days to show up in your account.
If you are not a bulk-billed client, you will need to pay in full at the end of your session and we will arrange for your Medicare rebate to be sent to your nominated bank account.
We need a minimum of 24 hours notice to avoid a cancellation fee. A 100% consultation fee will be charged if less than 24 hours notice is received. This applies to rescheduling, failure to attend appointments, as well as cancellations. Please note, Medicare does not cover missed appointments due to cancellation, rescheduling, or failure to attend appointments, and the fee is covered by the client directly. This fee is waived if a medical certificate is provided indicating the missed session is due to the client being unable to attend due to a medical reason.
No. At this point in time New Self Psychology does not provide written reports for employers, insurers, court, or other purposes. A certificate of attendance can be provided free of charge.
No. At this point New Self Psychology only provides Telehealth sessions to private/self funded individuals, or clients claiming rebates on either Medicare or private health insurance.
No. We do not ask our clients to provide Covid-19 proof of vaccination. Both vaccinated and unvaccinated clients are welcome.
No. At this stage New Self Psychology is only available online/through Telehealth. This allows us to reach clients all over Australia and provide support to individuals who otherwise might not be able to access help due to their geographical region or inability to attend a face-to-face session.
We understand that the negative effects and consequences of Covid-19 and recurrent lockdowns on mental health are far reaching, and as a result, the demand for bulk-billed sessions has increased dramatically. Therefore, there might be a waiting list to access these services. Please contact us to get more information on the timeframe to access bulk-billed services.
At this point in time, we offer bulk-billed sessions to rural and remote clients, and clients experiencing hardships due to Covid-19.
Please see tab called ‘Emergency Service Providers’ with details to access help lines if experiencing an emergency.
Contact
Please contact us through the email provided and we will get back to you as soon as possible:
admin@newselfpsychology.com.au
Please note that we do not provide an emergency service. We are not a crisis support provider and might not monitor emails regularly. In the event of a crisis we recommend accessing one of the following available crisis services.
When requiring urgent help call 000.
Lifeline 131114
Beyond Blue 1800 512 348
Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467
Your local area Psychiatric Triage/CATT