At your first appointment we will listen to you and ask you a series of questions.  Key things we need to understand to make the treatment effective for you are

1. Your reasons for coming?
2. What you hope you get out of treatment?

We will then make an assessment and develop a treatment plan for you. We will discuss this with you.

There is no need to be nervous for your first session.  We understand that talking to someone can be a daunting process for many people.  We are experienced in guiding you through this process.

The number of sessions you need will depend on the issues you are dealing with and how quickly you wish to deal with them.  After your first consultation we should be able to provide an indication of your treatment plan.

Fees

The standard fee for a 60 minute consultation with a clinical psychologists for an individual session is $160.

The standard fee for a 60 minute consultation with a general psychologists for an individual session is $140.

Fees are payable at the time of consultation.

Medicare rebates apply with a doctor's referral.

Medicare Rebates

To claim the Medicare Rebate you will need a referral from your GP to see a psychologist.  

To obtain a referral you will need to make an appointment with your GP to discuss the issues you have been facing. Your GP will then raise a Mental Health Care plan with Medicare.  At that point you will be eligible for up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year under the Care plan.

To download the Government fact sheet click here

Health Funds Claims

If you belong to a private health fund, you may be able to claim a rebate for psychological services. The exact amount of the rebate will depend upon your level of cover, and the rebate varies between health funds. It is best to check with your fund for an exact per session rebate figure.