With an Australian Medicare rebate, the out of pocket expense for a 50 minute therapy session is AU$114.75. Alternatively there are options for the use of private health insurance. If you have a health care card we can offer a discounted rate, get in touch to discuss.
The fee for a 50-minute psychological therapy consult with a clinical psychologist is AU$260. To improve access to mental health care, fees are set lower than industry recommendations (The Australian Psychological Society and Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. both recommend over AU$318).
Late-Cancellation / No-Show Fees
- If you need to cancel or reschedule, giving us plenty of notice allows us to offer your appointment to someone else who needs it.
- Cancellations with greater than 48 hours notice: no fee
- Cancellations with 48 to 24 hours notice: 50% of consult fee
- Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice (or do not attend): 100% of consult fee
- Medicare rebates are not available on late-cancellation / no-show fees.
Medicare (Mental Health Treatment Plan)
- Medicare provide rebates if you are eligible and have a valid referral letter from a general practitioner or psychiatrist.
- The full fee is payable on the day of the appointment.
- For a standard 50-minute consult with a clinical psychologist, Medicare provide a rebate of at least AU$145.25.
- The rebate is typically paid into the bank account that Medicare have on file for you.
- As a courtesy, we can submit the Medicare claim on your behalf. However, clients remain responsible for the full fee and ensuring that they are eligible for rebates.
- When Medicare pays the rebate, the maximum out-of-pocket cost is AU$114.75 per consult.
- There are some limits under Medicare, such as:
- Rebates are only available for 10 consults per calendar year.
- A new referral letter is needed:
- before the start of each new “episode of care” (e.g., if you’ve taken a break from therapy), and
- after every six consults (if the referral was from a general practitioner).
Private Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance, your policy may cover part of the session fees. Contact your insurer for details.
Health Care Card
If you have an Australian Health Care Card we can offer you a discounted rate, contact us below to discuss.