- No out-of-pocket expenses charged as per NDIS schedule of fees.
- At the clinic in Varsity Lakes or home visits available for the Tweed and Gold Coast.
- Out of pocket cost per 50-minute session = $80
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With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan referral, the Medicare rebate for a consultation with a clinically endorsed psychologist
= $145.25 (We can process the rebate at time of consultation) - Fee per 50-minute session = $225.25
- $225.25 - $145.24 = $80 gap fee.
- As per the organisation's schedule of fees.
Private Health
- Rebates are available with most private health insurers and the amount varies. Please contact your insurer to check your level of cover and the rebate amount. Receipts can be provided to be taken to your insurer to claim the rebate.
Fees & Referrals – Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a clinical psychologist?
No referral is required to book an appointment with a clinical psychologist. However, you will need a valid GP referral if you wish to claim a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan?
A GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which allows eligible clients to access Medicare rebates for psychological treatment. Typically, the plan includes an initial referral for up to six sessions. After a review, clients may access up to ten sessions within a calendar year if appropriate.
How much is the Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket cost?
The current Medicare rebate for a session with a clinical psychologist is $141.85. With the current session fee, this results in an out-of-pocket cost to see David of $80 per session. Importantly, the Australian Government sets Medicare rebates, and these amounts may change over time.
Do you provide discounted services?
Reduced-fee appointments are not routinely available. However, fees may be discussed on a case-by-case basis. In doing so, care is taken to balance fairness, sustainability, and ongoing therapeutic availability.
Can I use private health insurance?
Private health insurance may provide rebates for psychology services, depending on your level of cover. However, clients cannot claim Medicare and private health rebates for the same session.
Do you accept NDIS referrals?
Yes, clients may access psychological services through the NDIS when their plan includes psychology.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice, or do not attend your appointment, the full session fee applies. As a result, Medicare and private health insurance do not rebate these fees.
Are sessions available via telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available, and sessions follow Australian psychological practice guidelines.
Is psychology confidential?
Psychological services are confidential. However, the law and professional ethics require limited exceptions, such as when there is a risk of serious harm or when disclosure is required by law. These limits are discussed as part of informed consent.
If you would like to proceed, you are welcome to book online.
Contact Us
Gold Coast & Tweed
This in not a crisis service. For crisis assistance please call:
000 for an Emergency response
13 11 14 for Lifeline
1300 642 255 for The Acute Care Team (1300 MH CALL)
or attend your nearest hospital
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