Do I need a referral to see a


psychologist?

You don’t need a Mental Health Care Plan or GP referral to see a psychologist; however, you need one to claim Medicare rebates.

What are the fees involved?

The Australian Psychological Society current schedule of recommended fees suggests a fee of $318 to see a psychologist for appointments between 46 - 60 minutes. With the intention of increasing accessibility to mental health services, our fees are set below the APS recommended rate.

For further details and information regarding our pricing, please get in touch.

Cancellation or missed appointments

We understand that at times you may need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Medicare and DVA do not cover late cancellation or missed appointment fees and must be covered by the client. To avoid this, please give the psychologist at least 2 business days’ notice.

If a confirmed appointment is cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled commencement time the full consultation fee will apply.

If a confirmed appointment is cancelled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled commencement time 50% of the consultation fee will apply.

Medicare Rebate

You may be eligible to access a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or referral from your psychiatrist, which would enable you to receive a Medicare rebate of up to $96.65 per session. 

Your MHCP must be dated on or before your session in order to claim the rebate. The Medicare rebate is typically available for up to ten sessions per calendar year.

Private Health Cover

Sessions are often able to be reimbursed by most private health care funds. This reimbursement cannot be claimed in conjunction with Medicare. Speak with your insurer to see what benefits you may be eligible for.

DVA

Ex and currently serving members of the Australian Defence Force may be referred through their GP for DVA funded individual therapy and are eligible for up to 12 sessions per referral. More information can be found at www.dva.gov.au

DVA is billed directly and there are no out of pocket expenses for clients except for late cancellation or missed appointment fees, which DVA do not cover.