Psychologist
Zoe Smith
Hey there! I'm Zoe, a psychologist who's about embracing neurodiversity and helping others on their journey of self-discovery. My ideal client? They're a parent of neurodivergent kids, figuring out their own ND identity along the way. They're learning about self-compassion and understanding themselves after a late identification. I know it can be tough to break away from the old-school medical model of disability, but I'm here to help my clients explore the social model and learn more about themselves in the process. My goal is to create a space where we can work together on finding that perfect neuro-environmental fit.
At the end of the day, I want my clients to know that self-compassion is possible and that they're a perfectly normal neurodivergent person who deserves respect, acceptance, understanding, and support. And that's exactly what I'm here for – offering neurodiversity affirming autism and ADHD assessments to help them thrive.
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More about Zoe
Home state: VIC
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I live for all things fantasy and sci-fi! Give me all the Buffy, Marvel and Lord of the Rings!
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I have a huge passion for music, I love to perform with my singing and play several instruments.
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Like most NDers my SPIN is psychology. Especially learning anything and everything about autism, ADHD and PDA.
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I love nature and animals, especially scuba diving and sea turtles! There is nothing more peaceful and exquisite as being under the ocean. I have quite the collection of rescue animals too!
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Holistic health and nutrition are other big passions of mine. I'm a big believer that healing involves many moving parts and that there are many facets to health.
Zoe's fees for assessments
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There are no Medicare rebates for psychology assessments for people aged 25 years or older
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Medicare rebates are possible for people up until 25 years old - but a referral is needed from a psychiatrist or paediatrician - your GP is not able to write you a referral for a psychology assessment. The total maximum rebate with a psychiatrist or paediatrician referral is $373.40 for the total assessment ($93.35 x 4 appointments).
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Health fund rebates may be available depending on your health fund and level of cover.
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You may be able to use your NDIS funding if a psychology assessment is one of your plan goals.
Appointments
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Zoe works with us on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
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There is a waiting list for assessments, with appointments available within 4 to 12 weeks.
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