About your psychologist

Meet Zoe Semmler

BSocSc(Psych)(Hons), GDip(Psych), MPsych(Clin)

Warm, straight-talking, and on your side.

Zoe is a registered psychologist working with adults and couples by secure video across Australia. She listens closely, says what she thinks with care, and works with you on practical changes that fit your life.

AHPRA Registered Psychologist (PsyBA)APS Full Member (MAPS)NDIS Provider
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What it’s like to work with Zoe

Space to say the difficult thing

You can bring the parts of life that feel messy, embarrassing or hard to explain. Zoe listens with curiosity and respect, taking time to understand what sits behind them.

Warmth, with honest feedback

She’ll ask questions, share what she notices and offer a different perspective when it could help. You have a say in the direction and pace.

Practical steps for your life

Together, you can look at patterns, work through decisions and try different ways of responding. The aim is for therapy to be useful beyond the session.

Care shaped around you

Zoe draws on evidence-based assessment and therapy, adapting her approach to your strengths, circumstances and goals. Your background, identity and experiences matter here.

Therapy approaches Zoe draws on

You don’t need to know which approach to choose. Zoe works with you to find what fits your needs.

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Behaviour Therapy (BT)
  • Cognitive Therapy (CT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness

Areas Zoe can help with

You might be dealing with anxiety, a difficult patch in your relationship, or something that’s harder to put into words. You don’t need a diagnosis to start a conversation. Zoe’s areas of interest include:

Mood, anxiety & stress

  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety and stress disorders
  • Perinatal depression and anxiety
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Bipolar disorders

ADHD & autism

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism

Relationships & family

  • Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
  • Family therapy

Trauma & difficult experiences

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Experiences of domestic violence

Change, loss & health

  • Adjustment disorders and life changes
  • Grief and loss
  • Chronic pain

Emotions & coping

  • Anger management
  • Personality disorders
  • Self-harm
  • Suicidal thoughts

Country roots. A down-to-earth perspective.

Zoe grew up in Gilgandra and finished school in Cobar. Her path into psychology took determination, years of study and a move to Newcastle without a job lined up. She knows what it is to back yourself before everything is certain.

That down-to-earth perspective is part of how she works. Zoe looks beyond first impressions, takes people’s circumstances seriously and believes kindness can sit alongside an honest conversation.

Qualifications

Experience and continued training

Zoe completed her clinical psychology registrar program in September 2026, building on her Master of Psychology (Clinical) and years of experience as a registered psychologist.

  • Master of Psychology (Clinical)

    MPsych(Clin)

  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)

    BSocSc(Psych)(Hons)

  • Graduate Diploma (Psychology)

    GDip(Psych)

Registration & memberships

  • AHPRA Registered (PsyBA)

    Psychology Board of Australia

  • APS Full Member (MAPS)

    Australian Psychological Society

  • Medicare Provider

    Rebates may be available for eligible individual sessions with a valid referral. See fees & funding for details.

  • NDIS Provider

    Self-managed and plan-managed participants welcome

Your first session

Tell your story

The first session is a chance to talk about what’s been happening, what brought you here and what you’d like help with.

Ask your questions

There’s room to ask about therapy, confidentiality and what working together could look like.

Find a starting point

You and Zoe can discuss what to focus on and a way of working that suits you. You don’t need every answer before you begin.

Good conversation. No long drive.

See Zoe by secure video from a private space that works for you. You can make room for a session without the drive to a clinic, whether you live in a regional town, a rural community or a city.

You’ll need a reliable internet connection and somewhere you can talk comfortably. Zoe can discuss whether telehealth suits your needs.

When you’re ready

Take a look at the available times and find one that suits you. You can also check the fees or ask a question before deciding.

Find a time that suits you