Our fees

PLEASE NOTE: If a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is applicable that Medicare do not cover the entire fee cost, rather a partial rebate (usually $89.65) will apply.

• VISIT YOUR DOCTOR - If you want to access the Medicare rebate then you will need to obtain a MHCP from your GP/psychiatrist/paediatrician  prior to attending an appointment.  When you ring to book an appointment with your GP, request a longer appointment as your GP will need to ask you a number of questions to ascertain whether you are eligible for a MHCP. The care plan is a simple document outlining some very basic background information about you and stating issues you want help with (for example anxiety symptoms, depression, etc). Your GP may suggest for you to see a particular Accredited Mental Health Social Worker or Psychologist, but you are free to choose who you wish to see for sessions. 
• BRING YOUR REFERRAL - You need to bring the referral letter and MHCP when you attend your first appointment. If you do not have the referral and MHCP we will be unable to process the Medicare rebate if applicable. After this appointment your practitioner will write to your GP and advise what treatment is recommended. Please note: You will be required to pay the full fee amount upfront at time of appointment. The Medicare rebate (usually $87.45) will be processed on the same day and will be deposited directly into your bank account on record with Medicare (normally same day).  
• TREATMENT UPDATE - After your first 6 sessions, your Practitioner is required to provide a written report to your GP. Reports that are provided are usually short and give general feedback on progress.     
• REVIEW WITH YOUR DOCTOR - You would then need to re-visit your GP for a new referral letter before you can claim a rebate for a further 4 sessions making the total of 10*. Your Practitioner is then required to provide another report to your GP upon completion of 10 sessions.           
• *The government has set a 10-session limit per calendar year. You have the option to seek a further 10 rebate sessions in a subsequent calendar year should you wish to do so, and will require a new MHCP.