Fees:
The Australian Psychological Society sets guidelines for fees for psychological services. As of July 2011, the standard rate recommended for a one-hour appointment is $218.
Our fees are less than this: A standard 50-minute therapy appointment is $180 and the initial assessment (approximately 1 1/4 hours) is $220. Fees can be paid by cash or cheque at the end of the appointment.
Fees and appointment lengths alter slightly for other services such as initial 3-hour assessments for selective mutism, educational and intellectual assessments, and report-writing. Please contact us for more information about these services.
Rebates:
Rebates for psychological services are available from several sources including:
Medicare
Under the Medicare 'Better access to mental health' scheme you can obtain a rebate for part of the session cost for up to 10 therapy sessions in each calendar year. To be eligible to receive the rebate you must visit your GP, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician and obtain a referral for psychological services as part of your overall treatment plan.
If you have reached your Medicare family 'safety net' threshold for the calendar year, the rebate will be almost all of the session cost. Click here to read more about the Medicare safety net.
Private Health Funds
Most private health funds provide rebates for psychological services depending upon your level of cover. Please contact your health fund to find out more.
Other Claims
If you have been referred for psychological services in relation to a worker's compensation matter or motor vehicle accident, the fee will be reimbursed to you by worker's compensation or CTP insurer if there is approval from that insurer.
If you would like more information, or to book an appointment with one of our psychologists, please email or call the clinic on 0405 430 530.
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