Fees
My standard fee is $265 per session. A Medicare rebate of $137.05 is available for clients on a mental health care plan, leaving an out-of-pocket cost of $128.65 per session.
Reduced fees are available to concession cardholders and individuals experiencing financial difficulties.
Obtaining a mental health care plan
You will need to obtain a mental health care plan and a referral from a GP in order to obtain a rebate from medicare. A mental health treatment plan lets you claim up to 10 sessions with a mental health professional (such as a psychologist or social worker) each calendar year.
To start with, your doctor or psychiatrist will refer you for up to 6 sessions. If you need more, they can refer you for further sessions. Medicare is currently providing rebates on up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Cancellation Policy
I understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and you may need to occasionally cancel or reschedule your appointment. In such cases, I kindly request that you inform me as soon as possible by email. Please note that appointments cancelled with less than 72 hours’ notice will incur a fee of 50% of the full price; and appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a fee of 100% of the full price. This fee will be charged to your nominated card on the day of the missed appointment, unless you make other payment arrangements. Please note that your funding provider, including Medicare, will not provide a co-payment for cancellation fees.
I understand that this policy may seem strict, but it is necessary to ensure that other clients who need appointments can be offered the available time slots, and to maintain the sustainability of the practice.
If you have any special circumstances or need to cancel within the required time frame, please do not hesitate to contact me, and we can discuss a suitable arrangement.