Fees & Rebates

Fees
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended fee for a 50-minute appointment with a clinical psychologist is currently set at $311. This fee is reviewed and adjusted annually on July 1st.

Clinicians can vary from this recommendation at their discretion and the standard (pay-on-the-day) fee at my practice is currently set at $275.

For those interested in engaging in twice weekly psychoanalytic psychotherapy fees may be adjusted further to discussion.

Private Health Cover
Private health insurance rebates are available.  As rebates vary from fund to fund and depend on the level of cover for clinical psychology services, clients are encouraged to check with their insurer prior to their first appointment.

Medicare
Under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, eligible clients can be referred by their psychiatrist or GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.

Eligible clients can currently claim Medicare rebates of $141.85 for each of up to 10 sessions per calendar year, provided that they are reviewed and re-referred by their referring doctor after an initial six sessions. Clients are advised that they can not use private cover to top up Medicare rebates.

For more information please visit the APS website , or speak with your doctor.

Cancellation Policy
Please provide as much notice as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment , so it may be offered to other clients. A minimum of 24 hour notice is required. Without such notice a missed appointment fee applies.