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Frequently Asked Questions
Psychologists are professionally trained to help people more effectively deal with day to day life problems as well as more complex mental health issues/disorders. They use interviews and assessments to gather information about their clients’ concerns and life circumstances, and offer support and treatment in collaboration with their client.
Typically sessions run for 50 minutes.
The fees that psychologists charge vary. They depend on the type of service being offered and the setting in which they work.
The fee is $155, however upon certain circumstances can be adjusted according to the client’s situation.
Seeking a referral under a Mental Health Care Plan through your general practitioner means you can be eligible for Medicare rebates. This means that under a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare covers $86.15 of 10 sessions per year. For individuals working full-time, the total out of pocket expense would be $68.85 per session. For individuals under concession rates, the fee is $135, and with the Medicare rebate, the total out of pocket expense would be $48.85.
NB medicare rebates are processed back onto your account on the same day.
Clients can also utilise private health for sessions.
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for your sessions if you are an Australian citizen/resident, and you are experiencing mental health difficulties. This can be provided by a referral from a General Practitioner or psychiatrist, under a Mental Health Care Plan, which allows 10 sessions per calendar year.
Psychologists do not prescribe medication, but can make referrals for you to seek further support on upon your discretion.
Psychologists have ethical responsibilities to keep their clients information confidential. However, there are some circumstances that psychologists disclose confidential information in the course of their provision of psychological services. Such circumstances include:
