Fees and Rebates

The current fee for a general 50 minute consultation is $210. 

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Rebates are available. Please see below for more information regarding Medicare and private health rebates.

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Medicare Services

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Clients referred by a General Practitioner (GP) or Psychiatrist with a Mental Health Plan are eligible to claim a rebate from Medicare of $96.65 per consultation. Therefore, under a Mental Health Care Plan, your maximum out-of-pocket expense for Psychology services will be $113.35, or less if you have reached your threshold. Please note that the rate charged is less than that recommended by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) which is currently $280 per 50 minutes. Under Medicare, all subsidised Psychology services are limited to a maximum of 10 individual sessions per client per calendar year.

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Private Health Insurance

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If you have Ancillary Cover with a private health insurance fund, you may be able to claim a rebate for Psychology services. Clients should contact their health fund for the latest rebate rates. Private health rebates cannot be used in conjunction with a Medicare rebate.

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Referrals

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A referral to see a psychologist is only required if you wish to claim a rebate through Medicare. Referrals can be obtained from your local GP or Psychiatrist. Your referring Doctor is required to lodge a Mental Health Care Plan with Medicare Australia. When booking an appointment with your Doctor, be sure to mention you are seeking a Mental Health Care Plan. If you have problems obtaining a referral, please get in contact and I can support you with this.