FAQs
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Sessions fees for a 1:1 50-minute session is $250 and after hours (4pm onwards) $265. If you have a mental health care plan, a Medicare rebate of $141.85 is available for up to 10 sessions a year.
Many health insurance providers cover a portion of psychology sessions under Extras cover. The coverage will depend on your insurer and your individual plan. Contact your health insurance provider direct to discuss their coverage of psychology sessions. -
No, you do not require a referral to see a psychologist. You can make an appointment without a referral from your GP or psychiatrist. You may consider visiting your GP to assess if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care plan (MHCP).
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A MHCP or mental healthcare plan is a type of referral written by a doctor that entitles a patient to Medicare rebates on psychology sessions. A MHCP allows patients’ to access 6 psychological therapy sessions subsidised by Medicare. After a patient has used these sessions, they can then visit their GP to obtain a MHCP Review, allowing them to access an additional 4 subsidised sessions. Patients are entitled to receive a total of up to 10 subsidised sessions in a calendar year.
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During the first session your psychologist will conduct a thorough assessment to gain a comprehensive understanding of your concerns and difficulties. The psychologist will use the time to get to know you, asking you questions about the main concern and also about you as a person. The first session will be used to establish needs and goals for therapy, working with you as a client to develop a treatment plan.
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Sessions are approximately 50 minutes in duration.
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The number of sessions varies depending on each person’s goals, circumstances, and the nature of the concerns being addressed. Some clients notice meaningful progress after a brief series of sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support to address more complex or longstanding issues. Typically, we begin with an initial assessment and a few sessions focused on understanding your needs and developing a plan together. We will regularly review your progress and collaboratively decide on the frequency and duration of therapy to ensure it continues to meet your needs.
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As per the Australian Psychological Society’s Code of Ethics, psychologist must maintain the confidentiality of information from clients. Psychologists my disclose confidential information obtained in the course of their provision of psychological services only under any one or more of the following circumstances:
- When there is a legal obligation to do so, for example if subpoenaed by court.
- When failure to disclose the information would place you or another person at serious and imminent risk of harm.
- When your prior consent has been obtained.
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I value your time and commitment to therapy, and I reserve your appointment time especially for you. To ensure fairness and to manage my schedule effectively, the following cancellation policy applies:
More than 48 hours’ notice: No cancellation fee.
Between 24–48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee will be charged.
Less than 24 hours’ notice or non-attendance: The full session fee will be charged.
I understand that unexpected events or emergencies can occur. In genuine emergencies, exceptions may be made at the discretion of the psychologist.
Please note: Funding bodies such as Medicare, TAC, or NDIS generally do not cover late cancellation fees. In these cases, the cost is the responsibility of the client/family.