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Fees & Rebates

Psychotherapy services fees and rebates

Fees

> Rebates may apply, click here for more information

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Therapy:

 

Psychotherapy/Counselling 1h:.............$210

 

Walk & Talk Therapy 1h:...........................​$235

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EMDR Therapy 1.5h:...................................$315

 

Single Session Therapy 1.5h:..................$315

(Applicable for casual sessions or 5+ weeks apart).

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Fees may be adjusted if needed for:

- longer term therapy.

- more than one session per week.

- financial hardship/unemployment.

> Please enquire.

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Clinical Supervision:

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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 if only unable to attend in person.

  • Reschedule to an alternative available time within 48 (business) hours.

  • Provide 7 days notice of cancellation. 

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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

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Please Note:

Medicare and private health insurance do not cover cancellation fees.

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Rebates

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 may reach the threshold sooner. You can check your threshold amount at any time through either your MyGov/Medicare online account or mobile app.

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General Mental Health

  • Rebates available with a referral from from a GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.

  • Clients can access up to 10 partially subsidised sessions each calendar year.

  • Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy rebate of $85.20

  • Walk & Talk Therapy rebate of $109.75 can be accessed under the same referral.

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Eating Disorders

  • Rebates available with a referral from a GP under an
    Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan.

  • Clients can access up to 40 partially subsidised sessions each calendar year.

  • Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy rebate of $85.20

  • Walk & Talk Therapy rebate of $109.75 can be accessed under the same referral.
     

Chronic Disease

  • Rebates available with a referral from a GP under a GP Managment Plan.

  • Available to people living with a chronic medical condition.

  • Clients can access up to 5 partially subsidised sessions per calendar year.

  • Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy rebate of $60.35

  • Requires a GP referral to a 'mental health worker'.
     

Pregnancy Support Counselling

  • Available to women concerned about a current or previous pregnancy
    (in the last 12 months).

  • Rebate of $70.85 available when referred by a GP.

  • Clients can access up to 3 partially subsidised sessions per pregnancy.

Private Health Insurance (NB: this list is currently being updated).

  • AHM;

  • Bupa;

  • Doctors Health Fund;

  • HCF;

  • GU Health;

  • Medibank;

  • Nurses & Midwives Health;

  • Teachers Health;

  • UniHealth.


> Check with your fund to confirm if you are covered and the amount of rebate.

Other Funding Options:

Redress:

  • Accessed through the National Redress Counselling and Psychological Care Service – Victoria.
     

  • Available for people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse.
     

  • Funding for up to 20 sessions per year.
     

  • To apply for redress, contact the National Redress Scheme
    Phone: 1800 737 377  Website: www.nationalredress.gov.au

Worksafe Victoria:

  • Counselling fees may be reimbursed if you are injured at work.
     

  • Requires referral from a medical practitioner and prior approval from agent.
     

  • For assistance with a work injury claim call WorkSafe 1800 136 089.

NDIS:

  • Participants that are self-managed or use a plan manager can access my services.
     

  • Billed under  Improved Daily Living Skills - Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Social Worker (15_603_0118_1_3).
     

  • Fee: 1 hr therapy session $193.33

TAC -
Transport Accident Commission:

  • Counselling for victims or family members after a transport accident.
     

  • Rebate: 1 hr therapy session $115.07 (a gap fee may be charged).

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  • Requires referral from a medical practitioner and written approval from TAC.
     

  • Contact the TAC on 1300 654 329 to assess your eligibility.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

EAP counselling may be offered by private companies, or organisations such as educational institutions, hospitals, welfare organisations, govt. departments or professional associations. I am currently an associate (senior clinician) with:
 

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If you have access to one of the programs I am registered with (either through your own employer or professional association, or through a partner/family member), it may be possible to be referred for my services; please confirm with your provider.

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