If you’re not sure if seeing a clinical psychologist could help you, or just unsure how to start, please get in touch by phone or email.
First Appoint-ment
For your first appointment, it is important to take time to collect information about your current challenges and your history and to consider the treatment that would assist you. Please allow 50-60 minutes. Together we will create a plan to address your goals and organise a time for ongoing appointments that suits you.
Standard sessions are 50 minutes in length.
You are not required to have a referral, you are able to book an appointment when you are ready.
The cost of an initial session is $280. This includes a $30 initial assessment fee to allow for preparation of assessment letter, formulation and treatment planning. Ongoing fees are $250.
Fees are based on the Australian Psychological Society Recommended Schedule of $267 per session.
If you have been referred by your GP or psychiatrist and you have a Mental Health Care Plan you will be entitled to a Medicare rebate for up to 20 sessions per calendar year. The current rebate for a Clinical Psychologist is $129.55 per session. Alternatively, private health funds may offer rebates for clinical psychology services - Check with your health fund.
CANCELLATION POLICY. If you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, please get in contact at least 24 hours (business hours) notice, otherwise you will be charged a full session fee.
Fees and Rebates
Online Services
Zoom sessions are available for clients, depending on your reasons for seeking treatment. Please note that Medicare has made MEDICARE REBATES available for Telehealth sessions.
Payment is made by cash, credit (mastercard/visa only), or cheque. With a HICAPS terminal onsite, you can claim your rebate on the spot.
