Alexandra OBEID

clinical psychologist

B. Psych (Hons), MPSY (Clinical), CEDC-MH

about me

Alexandra is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Board of Psychology, and a credentialed ANZAED Eating Disorder Clinician. She is trained in Maudsley Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa and ARFID, Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for ARFID (CBT-AR), Systemic Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Based in Caringbah in the Sutherland Shire, Alex is passionate about providing families, young people, and young adults with tailored evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health and developmental challenges. She works alongside families in a warm and relatable, person-centred, collaborative, and non-judgemental way to ensure support and intervention is matched to each young person’s individualised needs.

A primary focus of Alex’s clinical work is providing specialist psychological treatment for young people and families with eating disorders. In addition to her private work, Alex works at the Sydney Children’s Hospital in the Eating Disorders Intensive Program for Adolescents (EDIPA) providing specialised tertiary level care for adolescents and their families. Here, Alex supports young people with Anorexia Nervosa and their families, who are struggling to make progress in treatment in the community and are requiring higher intensity in their care. Alex is therefore highly experienced in working with complex eating disorder presentations. Alex has also worked with multidisciplinary teams on child and adolescent inpatient wards, and in high school settings where she has provided care for the full spectrum of child and adolescent developmental and mental health concerns.

Alex is a Board Approved Supervisor, which means she oversees and supports the clinical development of psychologists in training, and psychologists working with eating disorder populations.

areas of EXPERTISE

Alexandra offers both family and individual sessions. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Anorexia Nervosa

  • FBT and CBT-AR for Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID)

  • CBT-E for Anorexia Nervosa

  • Child and adolescent mood and anxiety disorders

  • Providing support for developmental challenges and transitions (e.g. transition to high school, navigating family breakdown, navigating friendship changes)

  • Emotion regulation (managing and responding to big feelings in helpful ways)

  • School concerns, including refusal, bullying, and managing academic stress

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Managing perfectionism

  • Supporting parents to manage challenging behaviours

  • Supporting development of self-esteem

Alexandra also offers clinical supervision for psychologists, including clinical psychology registrars.

FAQs

  • You do not need a referral to make an appointment. However, a referral from your GP is needed to be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate.

  • Speaking with someone new can be a daunting and unfamiliar experience, and it is completely normal to feel nervous before your first appointment.

    Your first appointment is an opportunity to get to know one another. The psychologist will talk with you about confidentiality, discuss important administrative information, and answer any questions and address any worries you have about the process of accessing support.

    The session will then explore your history, current situation, and main concerns. This helps the psychologist to gain an understanding of your needs and provides a context for discussing treatment options and recommendations moving forward.

  • Sessions are 50 minutes.

  • The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommend rate for a consultation is $311 for a 50 minute consultation in 2024 - 2025. The cost of a session with Alexandra is $285.

    Sessions are payable at the time of consultation. At the commencement of treatment, you will be required to provide your Credit Card details which will be stored securely on file. Payments will incur a 1.9% card processing fee. Please ensure there are sufficient funds in your nominated account before your appointment. You will be sent an Invoice to confirm your payment has been processed.

  • If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) or an Eating Disorder Treatment Plan (EDP) then you will be eligible to access a rebate.

    1. Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) - entitles you to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year. After your sixth session, you need to return to the same GP for a review to be eligible to claim the remaining four sessions. Your GP will need to prepare a MHCP and write a referral letter, detailing the number of sessions that the referral covers.

    2. Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) - if you meet criteria for an Eating Disorder, an EDP entitles you to up to 40 Medicare rebated sessions in 12 months. Every 10 sessions, you will need to return to the same GP for a review to be eligible to access the remaining sessions on your plan. A specialist review by a psychiatrist or paediatrician is required before Session 20 to be eligible to access the remaining 20 sessions. As the waitlist for specialists can be very lengthy, we suggest booking an appointment or getting on a waitlist as soon as your EDP has started.

    Please bring both your referral and your MHCP / EDP to your first appointment.

    The current Medicare rebate for therapy sessions with a Clinical Psychologist is $141.85. Please note there will still be a gap fee for Medicare rebated sessions.

    You will be required to provide your Medicare details at the commencement of treatment. If your session is eligible for a rebate, this claim will be sent to Medicare on your behalf at the time of payment. You will be issued with an Invoice once your payment has been processed, with confirmation that this has been sent through to Medicare.

  • To avoid a cancellation fee, clients must cancel their appointment with more than 48 hours notice.

    • Cancellations made within 24 to 48 hours of the appointment will incur 50% of the consultation fee

    • Cancellations made in within 24 hours of the appointment will incur 100% of the consultation fee. This same fee applies if you do not show for your appointment.

    Please note, these fees cannot be claimed through Medicare.

    Flexibility may be given in extenuating circumstances or emergencies.

    If you need to reschedule your appointment, please email hello@alexandraobeidclinicalpsychology.com.au

  • There is 90 minute client parking available in the building, with access via Hinkler Avenue. Access details will be given at the time of appointment confirmation.

    There is also all day and 2P street parking available on Hinkler Avenue, Taren Point Road, and Flide Street.

  • Our preference for sessions is face to face. However, under particular circumstances or on occasion a Telehealth session might be suitable. If this option is important to you, please discuss this with Alex.

  • If you or a loved one is in an emergency situation or is at imminent risk of harm to themself or others, please contact 000 or present at your nearest hospital emergency department.

    The following supports are also available at any time of day via phone if you are in need of immediate support:

    • NSW Mental Health Access Line - 1800 011 511

    • Lifeline - 13 11 14

    • Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Get in Touch

If you would like to discuss yours or your child’s situation and needs, or if you would like to proceed with making an appointment, please submit an inquiry with a brief description of your concerns. We will get back to you to discuss your needs further and to explore whether Alexandra’s services will be a good match moving forward.