Fees & Rebates
Fees
> Rebates may apply, click here for more information
Psychotherapy/Counselling 1h:.....$210*
Walk & Talk Therapy 1h:....................$230*
Single Session Therapy 1.5h:...........$315
(Applicable for casual sessions or 5+ weeks apart).
*Fees may be adjusted if needed for:
- longer term therapy.
- more than one session per week.
- financial hardship/unemployment.
> Please enquire.
Clinical Supervision:
Individual 1 h:..............$210 +GST
Cancellation Policy
There are costs associated with every booking, making cancellation fees a necessity.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, there are several ways to avoid fees:
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Switch to a telehealth appointment.
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Reschedule to an alternative available time within 48 (business) hours.
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Provide 7 days notice of cancellation.
If none of the above are possible, the following cancellation fees will apply:
2-6 days notice:................50% of fee
Less than 24h notice:......100% of fee
Please Note:
Medicare and private health insurance do not cover cancellation fees.
Fee assistance is available from various sources, and may or may not involve a gap fee, depending on the nature of the funding and the service provided. Please see details below and contact me if you would like further information.
Medicare:
NB: rebates are higher if you have reached the Medicare safety net threshold; If you’re part of a family or couple, you can register as a family to combine your costs, and will likely reach the threshold sooner. You can check your threshold amount at any time through either your MyGov/Medicare online account or app.
General Counselling
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Medicare rebates are available if a referral is made by a GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.
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Clients can access up to 10 partially subsidised sessions each calendar year.
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Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy rebate of $82.30
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Walk & Talk Therapy rebate $106.05 under the Mental Health Care Plan.
Eating Disorders
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Referred on an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan.
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Medicare rebate of $82.30 for 40 sessions per calendar year.
Chronic Disease/GP Management Plan
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Available to people living with a chronic medical condition.
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Rebate of $58.30 for up to 5 sessions per calendar year.
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Requires a GP referral to a 'mental health worker'.
Pregnancy Support Counselling
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Women concerned about a current or previous pregnancy (in the last 12 months).
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Medicare rebate of $68.45 available when referred by a GP.
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Rebates are available for up to 3 counselling sessions per pregnancy.
Private Health Insurance (NB: this list is currently being updated).
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AHM;
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Bupa;
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Doctors Health Fund;
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HCF;
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GU Health;
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Medibank;
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Nurses & Midwives Health;
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Teachers Health;
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UniHealth.
> Check with your fund to confirm if you are covered and the amount of rebate.
Other Funding Options:
Worksafe Victoria:
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Counselling fees may be reimbursed if you are injured at work.
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Requires referral from a medical practitioner and prior approval from agent.
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Rebates: Initial consultation $184.76; counselling session $165.47 (a gap fee may be charged).
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For assistance with a work injury claim call WorkSafe 1800 136 089.
NDIS:
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Participants that are self-managed or use a plan manager can access my services.
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Billed under Improved Daily Living Skills - Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Social Worker (15_603_0118_1_3).
TAC -
Transport Accident Commission:
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Counselling for victims or family members after a transport accident.
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Rebate: 1 hr consultation $110.85 (a gap fee may be charged).
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Requires referral from a medical practitioner and written approval from TAC.
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Medical excess applies to accidents that occurred prior to 14/02/2018.
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Contact the TAC on 1300 654 329 to assess your eligibility.
EAP
I am an associate (senior clinician) with the following EAP providers:
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Telus Health (formerly Lifeworks, Benestar, Optum)
If you have access to one of these programs, it may be possible to be referred for my services, however you will need to confirm with your provider.