Medicare & Fees

Medicare Rebates

Under the Australian Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, individuals can access financial assistance for psychological treatment, making mental health care more affordable.

In any one calendar year, an eligible person can receive Medicare Rebates for up to 10 sessions with a psychologist. This can be accessed every year.

To access the Medicare Rebate, you need to visit your GP and ask for a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). If the doctor assesses you as eligible, she/he will give you a referral for six sessions, and if needed, a follow-up referral for four sessions, making the total 10 sessions. 

It is common for people to continue with psychological treatment beyond the initial 10 sessions, sometimes going on to use private health cover assistance if they have it. Some people prefer to have a session once a month and utilise their sessions throughout the year, to help support and maintain good mental health.

Get a Medicare rebate on the spot

We can process Medicare Rebates on the spot when you pay. Funds are transferred directly into your bank account from Medicare. It may take a day or two for the banks involved to complete the transfer. To receive the rebate instantly, please bring a debit card, and our HICAPS machine will deposit the rebate directly onto the debit card. We can’t put the rebate onto a credit card.

Private Health Insurance Rebates

Refunds are often available for counselling from Private Healthcare Funds. The amount of the refund depends on your level of cover. We can provide you with a receipt to claim your rebate directly from your insurer. If your insurer is part of the HICAPS system, we can swipe your health insurance card, and you will only need to pay the gap.

Fees

Our fee is $200 for a 50-minute session. The Medicare rebate is just under $100.

Concession Rates

Concession rates are possible in circumstances of financial hardship. Please speak to us about this.