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Our team is composed of caring Sydney clinicians and therapists who are skilled in their own field. We collaborate with each other to make sure that you get the most comprehensive and personalised treatment.
Director, Principal Clinical
Psychologist, Supervisor and Best Selling Author
Renee Mill is the director and principal clinical psychologist at Masterpiece Psychology. With over 30 years of experience, she specialises in anxiety management and has developed innovative techniques for various anxiety disorders. Renee is also a best-selling author, international speaker, and parenting skills trainer.
Clinical Psychologist
Tess Moffat Sosa has experience in treating anxiety, depression, addictions, hoarding, and developmental disorders using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness. She also provides mental health assessments, behavioural plans, and reports for the NDIS sector.
Clinical Psychologist
Julia Garami is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults and young people with various mental health issues. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Addiction Psychology. She uses
evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, EMDR, and hypnosis, and adapts them to each client’s needs and strengths.
Psychotherapist / Mediator
Donna Alderson is a psychotherapist, counsellor, mediator, and family dispute resolution practitioner who works with women, couples, and families in crisis.
She has a bachelor degree in Counselling and Human change, and is accredited with the Attorney General’s Department. She has 16 years of experience in helping clients negotiate changes, reduce conflict, and develop parenting plans. She practices mindfulness and uses various therapeutic approaches to support her clients.
Registered Psychologist
Priya is a dedicated and empathic Registered Psychologist, with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. She has an interest and experience in supporting neurodiverse individuals. For over three years, she has successfully supported children, adolescents and adults with Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, executive functioning difficulties and neurodiverse presentations.
Hypnotherapist
Marcelle Maisel is a hypnotherapist, health coach and emotion code practitioner® who offers both telehealth and on-site sessions. She has a background in pharmacy and a passion for well-being and disease prevention.
She specialises in helping clients with anxiety, smoking cessation, drinking cessation and weight loss.
Provisional Psychologist
Natalie is a Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Australian College of Applied Professions. Over the past four years, Natalie has gained experience in supportive roles, including volunteer work on a support line for families of people experiencing drug or alcohol dependence, and as a mentor through a women’s refuge. In these roles Natalie aimed to provide empathy and understanding to her clients, and used techniques such as motivational interviewing and providing psychoeducation to support clients and help
mentees achieve their goals.
Book an appointment with us so we can figure out your needs and find the best psychologist for you.
In order to remove symptoms of anxiety, pain, and trauma, one needs to unwire old neural pathways and rewire the brain with new, functional pathways. Traditional counselling does not do this. That is why we have introduced up to date, evidence technologies to facilitate this and supplement conventional treatments.
At Masterpiece Psychology we see our clients as individuals with needs, with a voice and with concerns. We take our time to get to know you so that we do not simply provide a one-size-fits-all solution.
We recommend a 3-session assessment in which you meet your psychologist and get to know each other. In the third session, you are given options and psychoeducation so that you are part of the treatment plan. A good relationship with your practitioner, and feeling understood and cared for are essential parts of successful treatment.
No, you do not need a referral to see a psychologist. However, if you wish to receive a Medicare rebate, you do need to consult with a GP and obtain a mental care plan.
Individuals, couples, and families commonly see us without a mental care plan. Many people have been referred directly by word of mouth, with recommendations from their family, friends, or school, or visiting our website online.
In order to receive a Medicare rebate you will need to first go to your GP who will determine your eligibility for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). You have the right to choose the Registered or Clinical Psychologist you wish to see. You must bring your MHCP to your initial appointment.
Please note, it is up to your GP to grant the Mental Health Care Plan as well as the number of sessions you are eligible for. The Intake Specialists at Masterpiece Psychology Practice will do their best to assist you. It is not their fault if a GP does not give the documentation you require, or Medicare refuses a payment. Please be courteous and respectful to our staff.
Acquiring a new Mental Health Care Plan is necessary for each calendar year and involves ongoing reviews with your GP. Currently, you need to go at least twice to your GP in a calendar year. You need to go initially to get the plan and after session 6 for a review.
Our Intake Specialists are available to assist you with this complicated process. .
Fees are consistent with the Australian Psychological Society’s recommended rates. Session fees are payable at the time of the consultation. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Eftpos, and AFTERPAY.
We take full payment from you. We can process the Medicare claim for you as long as you have provided us with your Medicare Card details. For private health fund rebates, the onus is on you to claim your rebate.
If you have a mental health care plan from your GP you can receive a Medicare rebate of:
Rebates can be claimed through most private health funds. The amount will vary depending on your fund and your level of coverage.
When you call to make an appointment, you will speak with one of our friendly and caring Intake Specialists. They will answer any questions you have and work with you to find a time that suits you for an appointment. If you do not have a specific therapist in mind, they will need to ask a few brief questions to determine which psychologist is best suited to your needs.
If you have not seen a Clinical Psychologist or Psychologist before, it is common to feel a little anxious or hesitant about making the initial appointment. Most people feel more at ease once they have made that initial contact and attended their first appointment. We provide a warm, caring, and supportive atmosphere and are happy to answer questions at any time.
We recommend that you book at least 10 appointments when making your initial appointment, to avoid delays in follow-up appointments. Psychologists usually recommend seeing a client weekly to start to obtain the best results. Later, sessions may be spaced out depending on your individual needs. You and your psychologist will determine this together.
Our current policy is not to make a single booking for a new client. We have learnt from experience how demoralising it is to find a psychologist you like, be ready to proceed with treatment but cannot, as there are no available sessions. Our policy is for your benefit and well-being so please cooperate with the Intake Specialist(s).
You may not feel better straight away, sometimes people even feel worse before they begin to feel better. Meaningful change takes time. Therefore, it is important to persevere and not to miss appointments. If you are frustrated or want to cancel, please discuss what you are going through with your psychologist before dropping out.
We have limited capacity for bulk billing. However, as we are a placement for provisional psychologists, we do offer sessions for $140 per session with the student or pro bono in cases of financial need.
In rare cases, when we do bulk bill, it is only for individuals who have a Centrelink/Concession Card (Commonwealth Government Health Care card), a valid Medicare card and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
To encourage people to keep all their appointments, we have regrettably brought in a cancellation fee for bulk billing clients and clients working with a student. . This fee of $50 is applicable for all clients who do not cancel 24 hours in advance.
We like to work with committed patients who demonstrate their commitment.
Bulk billing clients, or pro bono clients, who do not show up for their initial appointment will be removed from the calendar. If 2 consecutive sessions are missed without proper cancellation, all subsequent appointments will be removed from the system.
We require cancellation with a minimum of 24 hours in advance. We send reminder texts 48 hours before a session so it is easy to cancel if you cannot make it. We appreciate it if 48 hours’ notice, or more, is provided if you need to reschedule an appointment.
Failure to cancel without 24 hours’ notice incurs the full appointment fee.
Clinical Psychologists are Registered Psychologists who have extended their training. Clinical Psychologists have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a further two years of supervised clinical practice after receiving their degree. Clinical Psychologists have Clinical Psychology endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia and are Clinical Psychology providers under Medicare.
All our psychologists are experienced clinicians and are supervised by the Principal, Renee Mill ensuring high-quality psychological care.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your first appointment to complete any required paperwork.
Your first session is dedicated to obtaining some background information, a detailed understanding of the nature of your concerns and the areas where you would like our help. Sometimes a plan of treatment is discussed in the first session but often it is not. A lot of background detail may be required before treatment formulation is complete. Your psychologist will answer any questions to provide clarity and confidence in the way forward.
If you are coming about your child, our Intake Specialist will inform you about who needs to be at the first session and what is required.
If you are seeking couple counselling, there may be specific requirements that you will be told about.
Sessions are 50 minutes long. At Masterpiece Psychology, we start and end sessions on time. If you are late, your session will still end at the same time. Please be mindful of the time in the sessions and work with your psychologist to keep within the time limit.
This will depend on your individualised treatment plan. Your psychologist will collaborate with you to decide on an effective treatment path that will suit your needs.
We live in a society where the medical model prevails. It is a sickness model. You go to the doctor when things are not working and they “fix” you, usually with medication. While medication for ADHD is highly successful for many children, they are not for everyone.
Masterpiece Psychology utilises other, well-proven, researched treatments for ADHD .
We can help support individuals with autism and their parents by teaching self-regulation and social skills which vastly improve quality of life. We aim to support and encourage individuals on the spectrum and their families to bring about meaningful change based on practical goals.
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