The Cost

The current fee recommended by our professional body, the Australian Psychological Society, is $218 per hour.

Standard Consultation
A standard consultation is generally an hour, we charge $150 -$160 and we prefer payment on the day. Please read the following information in regards to rebates that are possibly available as well.

Private Health Insurance
Many private health providers provide rebates for psychological services. Please check with your health insurance provider for further details. If you are eligible for a rebate we can process your private health insurance claim through our HICAPS facility on the day of consult.

Medicare Assistance
Medicare rebates are available to cover the cost of psychological treatments provided by Psychologists but a referral is needed from your doctor prior to coming for an appointment.

To receive a rebate from Medicare:
Ask your GP for a long consultation where a GP Mental Health Care Plan will be established. This involves assessing your needs, selecting appropriate treatment options and making arrangements for your ongoing management. Any action that you need to take will be identified. The plan will be documented and your Doctor will either forward a copy of the plan to Central Psychology Services on your behalf or may give you a copy to bring to us when you attend your first appointment.

Your Doctor will lodge the GP Mental Health Care Plan with Medicare. This lodgement opens your account with Medicare. Once lodged you may consult with your psychologist for up to twelve individual services in a calendar year. In extenuating circumstances and in consultation with the referring practitioner, this may be extended.

Cost of a Medicare Referral

Registered Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

For more information on Medicare Rebates, please go to www.psychology.org.au/medicare/fact_sheet/

Payment may be made by Eftpos, Credit Card, Cheque or Cash. For these rebates to work you will need to bring in your medicare or private health card.

24 hours notice is required when altering or cancelling an appointment. Failure to do so will incur a $50 + GST charge. This charge is your personal responsibility and is not covered by private health funds or organisations such as Workcover, Comcare, etc.

Private Vocational Assessments
P.O.A.

Motor Accident Commission
No Charge – Accounts direct to MAC. (referral required)

Workcover
No Charge – Account direct to Agency. (referral required)

Dept of Veterans’ Affairs
No Charge – Accounts direct to DVA. (referral required)

Comcare
No Charge – Accounts direct to Comcare. (referral required)

Legal - TBA

All fees are current to 1 July 2011.