Telehealth Counselling Services fees
Short session (20 mins to 30 mins) - $150 ( Medicare rebate -$62)
Long session (50 mins +) - $240 ( Medicare rebate -$87.45)
Face to face appointments
Short session (20 mins to 30 mins) - $150 ( Medicare rebate -$62)
Long session (50 mins +) - $280 ( Medicare rebate -$87.45)
Medicare:
To claim Medicare rebate you will require a referral letter plus a GP Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
You are entitled to 10 sessions each calendar year from Medicare. Your referring doctor will review your progress after six sessions.
Who will process my Medicare Rebate ?
We will process your rebate after the session and that will be reimbursed automatically to your bank account. If your bank account is not linked to Medicare then you may have to visit the nearest Centrelink office to set that up.
Click here to find your nearest Centrelink Office
Also, you can setup you bank account via MyGov Website. Click Here for redirection
Private Health Funds
Depending on your private health fund and the level of cover, you might be eligible for some extra rebate. Please contact your health fund directly to enquire.
Bulk Billing
This practice is not a bulk billing practice; however exceptional circumstances may be considered. This arrangement needs to be pre-approved.
Private Fees / Self-Funded
You may book the session as a private patient which means that you do not require a referral.
Long session (50 mins +) - $240 ( Medicare rebate -$87.45)
Face to face appointments
Short session (20 mins to 30 mins) - $150 ( Medicare rebate -$62)
Long session (50 mins +) - $280 ( Medicare rebate -$87.45)
Medicare:
To claim Medicare rebate you will require a referral letter plus a GP Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
You are entitled to 10 sessions each calendar year from Medicare. Your referring doctor will review your progress after six sessions.
Who will process my Medicare Rebate ?
We will process your rebate after the session and that will be reimbursed automatically to your bank account. If your bank account is not linked to Medicare then you may have to visit the nearest Centrelink office to set that up.
Click here to find your nearest Centrelink Office
Also, you can setup you bank account via MyGov Website. Click Here for redirection
Private Health Funds
Depending on your private health fund and the level of cover, you might be eligible for some extra rebate. Please contact your health fund directly to enquire.
Bulk Billing
This practice is not a bulk billing practice; however exceptional circumstances may be considered. This arrangement needs to be pre-approved.
Private Fees / Self-Funded
You may book the session as a private patient which means that you do not require a referral.
Cancellation Policy
We require at least 24 hours notice for any rescheduled appointment or cancellations, otherwise the following fee will be charged:
Cancellation under 24hrs prior to appointment: $50 per session
Non Attendance: Full fee charged for clients who fail to attend an appointment.
Privacy and informed consent
Personal information gathered asa part of this service will remain confidential except when:
We require at least 24 hours notice for any rescheduled appointment or cancellations, otherwise the following fee will be charged:
Cancellation under 24hrs prior to appointment: $50 per session
Non Attendance: Full fee charged for clients who fail to attend an appointment.
Privacy and informed consent
Personal information gathered asa part of this service will remain confidential except when:
- it is subpoenaed by a court; or
- failure to disclose the information would place you or another person at serious risk to life, health or safety;
- If a referral is used from a paediatrician, psychiatrist or GP with a Mental Health Treatment Plan, a letter is required with a brief summary to the referring doctor through the treatment at varied times.