FEES & REFERRALS
Clear information about appointment fees, Medicare rebates, referrals, NDIS funding, DVA, WorkCover, private health insurance and booking an appointment with David Hennessy.
Appointments are available in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast and through secure telehealth across Australia.
Approximately 50-minute psychology consultation.
No referral required.
You can make payment at the conclusion of your appointment.
| Session fee | $229.05 |
|---|---|
| Medicare rebate | $149.05 |
| Your cost | $80.00 |
Available to eligible clients with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from their GP.
The practice charges fees according to the relevant funding body’s approved schedule.
Psychology services are available for eligible self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Includes DVA, WorkCover, CTP and private health funding arrangements.
The relevant funding body determines the applicable fee schedule.
Referral and approval requirements vary depending on the funding body.
If you’re an NDIS participant, support coordinator or plan manager, you can complete our secure online referral form before booking. This helps us gather the information needed to confirm funding arrangements and prepare for your first appointment.
Contact the practice if you’re unsure which funding option applies to you.
Whether you need a referral depends on how your psychology appointments will be funded. The information below explains the referral requirements for the most common funding options.
No referral is required for a private psychology appointment. You are welcome to book directly with the practice at any time.
If you wish to claim a Medicare rebate, you will generally need a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP. Please provide your referral before your first Medicare-funded appointment.
A GP referral is not generally required for self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants. Before appointments commence, the practice may need to confirm your plan management arrangements and funding.
Referral and approval requirements vary depending on the funding body. Please contact the practice before booking if you are unsure which documentation or approvals are required.
If you are unsure whether you need a referral or which funding option applies to you, please contact the practice before booking. We are happy to explain the available options.
Booking your first appointment is straightforward. The process below explains what usually happens before, during and after your first psychology appointment.
Book online or contact the practice.
If Medicare, NDIS or another funding arrangement applies, the relevant referral or approval information can be provided before your appointment.
Appointments are approximately 50 minutes.
Payment is made at the conclusion of your appointment.
Where applicable, Medicare rebates can then be processed.
If further appointments would be helpful, these can be discussed together at the end of the session.
No. You do not need a referral to book a private psychology appointment. You are welcome to contact the practice directly and book online or by phone.
If you wish to claim a Medicare rebate, you will generally need a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP.
The fee for an approximately 50-minute psychology appointment is $229.05.
If you are eligible for a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, the current out-of-pocket cost is $80.00.
Fees for NDIS, DVA, WorkCover, CTP and other approved funding arrangements are charged according to the relevant funding body’s approved schedule or payment arrangements.
To claim a Medicare rebate, you will generally need:
Following payment of your appointment, the Medicare rebate can be processed where applicable.
Yes.
Many people choose to attend privately without obtaining a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Private appointments do not require a referral.
Yes.
Secure telehealth psychology appointments are available for eligible clients throughout Australia. Telehealth may be suitable for people who live remotely, travel regularly, have mobility difficulties or simply prefer the convenience of attending from home.
Yes.
Psychology services are available for eligible self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Services are provided in accordance with current NDIS pricing arrangements and funding requirements.
If you are unsure whether your plan is suitable, please contact the practice before booking.
Where appropriate, psychology appointments may be funded through DVA, WorkCover, CTP insurance or eligible private health arrangements.
Referral, approval and billing requirements vary depending on the funding body. Please contact the practice if you are unsure what documentation is required.
Payment is made at the conclusion of your appointment using the payment methods accepted by the practice.
Where applicable, Medicare rebates can then be processed following payment.
Appointments require advance notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.
Please refer to the practice cancellation policy or contact the practice if you are unsure of the required notice period or any applicable cancellation fees.
The easiest way to arrange an appointment is through the online booking system.
If you are unsure which appointment type or funding option is appropriate, please contact the practice before booking and we will be happy to assist.
Seeking psychological support is a significant decision, but you do not need to have everything worked out before making an appointment. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, neurodiversity-related challenges or simply want support navigating life’s difficulties, help is available.
Clinical Psychologist in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast. Evidence-based psychology for adolescents and adults, with in-person appointments and Australia-wide telehealth.
Anxiety Disorders
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Trauma & PTSD
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This practice is not a crisis service.
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