Samantha May
Clinical Psychologist
B Sc Psych (Hons), M Psych (Clin)
Fellow Australian Clinical Psychology Association
Samantha May completed her accredited postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University in Sydney where she was awarded the Vice Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence. Over the course of her training she has worked in a number of clinical settings, including community and hospital-based mental health services in the private and public sector in Sydney, as well as large-scale forensic settings in the UK. She provides assessment and treatment for a range of issues including (but not limited to) mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders; antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety; parenthood transition and parenting adjustment challenges; interpersonal and relationship difficulties; personality disorders; and post traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma and dissociative symptomatology. She adopts an integrative approach to treatment, drawing from a range of therapy and theoretical approaches to suit the difficulties presented by the individual. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Positive Psychology; Attachment, Personality and Psychodynamic Theory -informed approaches, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma. Samantha has a particular interest in the assessment of complex and chronic presentations, and multi-disciplinary treatment collaborations.
Samantha provides clinical supervision, and is a Board Approved Supervisor for candidates in a Higher Degree Program and candidates in the Registrar Program in the area of Clinical Psychology. Samantha was appointed a Fellow of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) in recognition of her contribution to the profession in the course of her work for ACPA, including as one of the founding Board Members.
Services
Anxiety Disorders
Phobias, Panic Attacks
Mood Disorders
Stress Management & Wellbeing
Emotion Regulation Difficulties
Life Adjustment Issues
Pregnancy, Postnatal and Parenting Adjustment Issues
Relationship and Interpersonal Difficulties
Post Traumatic Stress
Recovery From Childhood Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
Sexual Dysfunctions
Adjustment to Chronic Health Conditions
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Couples Therapy
Clinical Supervision
NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
NEW REFERRALS REGRETTABLY NOT ACCEPTED
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As an appointment only service regrettably no after hours consultation or crisis services are offered. Please see COVID-19 page for information regarding current practice model.
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Medicare & Health Fund Rebates
Medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment of eligible mental health conditions as determined by your GP. You will be able to claim a proportion of your fees from Medicare if your doctor assesses you to be eligible. Medicare will reimburse up to $129.55 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. In order to claim a rebate please bring a written referral letter and a copy of your "Mental Health Treatment Plan" from your doctor. Alternatively, a portion of your fees may be redeemable from your private health fund, however rebate entitlements vary according to specific policies and can be clarified directly with your fund.
Fees are available upon request. As this is not a bulk billing practice please be advised that there will be an out of pocket cost or 'gap payment' for all appointments. Payment is to be made at the time of each appointment by cash, debit or credit card. Payment for telehealth appointments is by credit card or direct deposit.
Cancellations
As appointments are limited, and a cancellation list is in operation, a minimum of 48 hours notice is requested to change or cancel appointments for any reason, otherwise a cancellation fee will be charged. The cancellation fee is 100% of the full appointment fee for less than 24 hours notice, or 50% of the full appointment fee for less than 48 hours notice. Cancelled appointments are not covered by Medicare, health funds or other insurers.
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