Fees and Rebates
Counselling
Standard
$156 for a 55 minute appointment.
No referral is required from your GP.
Please note, there is no Medicare rebate available for counselling sessions.
Long/Assessment
$234 for a 85 minutes appointment.
Relationship Counselling
Initial appointment $300 for a 90 minute appointment.
Subsequent appointments $256 for a 60 minute appointment.
There are no rebates available for relationship counselling in Victoria.
Family counselling.
This varies depending on the number of family members attending. Please contact us for more details.
After Hours Rates (weekends and after 5pm)
Weekends, public holiday's and after-hours appointments will incur an extra $25 fee.
Clinical Psychology
Standard
$215 for a 55 minute appointment.
$195 for a 55 minute appointment for holders of a current concession card (disability support pension or low income concession card).
Please be aware that the Australian Psychological Society recommends a fee of $300 for psychological consultations. We aim to provide a high-quality service that remains accessible and affordable for our clients.
Medicare rebates
You may be able to get a rebate for psychology services. To obtain a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. A mental health treatment plan currently entitles you to a rebate for up to 10 session in a calendar year. Full payment will be required on the day and the rebate will be paid to your account by Medicare following the processing of the claim.
You will need to bring a referral from your GP to your first appointment, along with your mental health treatment plan. A mental health treatment plan can take some time for your GP to prepare, so please inform your GP clinic when booking your appointment, so they can ensure enough time is allocated. Please check that your referral is dated and signed by your GP, otherwise the rebate cannot be applied.
Please note: Medicare only cover the treatment of certain conditions. Your GP can discuss these with you and provide you with a valid referral where appropriate.
NDIS
We accept NDIS - self managed clients for counselling and psychology. Please contact us to discuss your support needs and the relevant fee.
Victims of Crime
We provide support to clients who are seeking to access support through the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal and can work with you and your lawyer to apply for funding for counselling and psychological treatment and support.
Payment
Payment is required at the time of the appointment via credit card, direct bank transfer or cash.
Cancellation
Commitment to your treatment is important for improvement in your wellbeing. We value your time as well as our own. We strive to offer timely appointments to those who are waiting for treatment and support. For these reasons, we apply a cancellation fee for any appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice or not attended without informing us. A cancellation fee of 50% will be incurred and will need to be paid by the next appointment.