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Referrals & Fees
Patients are able to see me privately or through one of the public health funded schemes including Medicare and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
A standard therapy session is 50 minutes. For new patients, I offer a longer initial appointment of 75 minutes. I strive to provide accessible psychotherapy at a rate lower than the Australian professional organizations' recommendations. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fees 2024-2025 has the standard 46 to 60-minute consultation fee at $311; while the Australia Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) recommends at $315. Please contact me for further information about my fees.
Private referrals/Private Health Cover
You are able to see me privately and pay session fees in full without a doctor’s referral. Private Health Funds cover psychology sessions and you may be entitled to a rebate depending on your provider and level of cover. Please check with your Private Health provider regarding options available to you.
Doctor’s Referral/Medicare
You may be able to access Medicare rebates (currently at $141.85) per session if you are eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan (up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year) under the Australian Government's Better Access initiative. If you have reached your Medicare Safety Net threshold, your rebate will be higher. If you wish to access Medicare rebates for treatment, you will need to be referred by your GP or psychiatrist.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
I see patients who have been approved for NDIS funding for psychological services (i.e. capacity building and to improve functional abilities). I see patients who are self-managed under NDIS, and case-by-case basis for plan-managed patients.
Other Providers
Unfortunately I am not available to provide services under other third-party providers such as Work Cover, the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) or the Australian Defence Force (ADF). I also do not see patients under the Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) services.
