Standard Fee

$253 - Initial consultation fee (90 minutes) 

$253- Subsequent consultation fee (50 minutes) 

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Payments are generally made in full on the day of consultation, any Medicare rebate claim can be submitted for you online. Unfortunately, Medicare requires that the session fee is paid in full and then the Medicare rebate claimed as a refund to you registered bank account.  

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Fees paid the same day will be eligible for a 5% early reduction ($240.35) but those outstanding after 7 days will incur an additional 5% late charge ($267.75).

 

Please note - a Mental Health Care Plan will not cover the full fee for the session as bulk billing is no longer available.  However, if you have a Pension or Health Care Card you can apply for a discounted fee which considerably reduces the gap.  

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You are responsible for:

·   the gap between the Medicare scheduled fee ($149.05 for MHCP 2023/2024) and the session fee,

·  any non-attendance or cancellation fees for less than 48 hours notice (50% of full fee plus GST),

·  full session fee if a current relevant Medicare referral is not provided. 

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No further sessions will be offered if any accounts (session or cancellations) remain outstanding.  Sessions already scheduled may be reallocated if fees remain outstanding 48 hours prior to the appointment.

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Medicolegal Assessments and Reports

$330/hour - Recommended APS rate.

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No discounts or rebates are available for assessments and reports.

 

Please contact Michaela to discuss fees for other services.

In order to receive a Medicare rebate of $149.05 under the Better Access initiative, you will require a Mental Health Care Plan referral from appropriate medical practitioner (your regular GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician). Your doctor will assess if you meet the relevant criteria and would benefit from mental health services.  

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The Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) covers only therapy and not assessment, needs to be reviewed by the referring doctor every 6 sessions, and covers a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year).  The full fee must be paid before the Medicare rebate can be claimed.  

 

You will be responsible for covering the gap fee not covered by Medicare, cancellation fees, or the full session fee if you do not have a current Mental Health Care Plan.   

 

Medicare rebates of different amounts  may be available for psychology services for certain other circumstances (eg chronic conditions, pregnancy counselling, early intervention services).  Please discuss options with your GP..

Discounted Fee - on application

$180 - Initial consultation fee (90 minutes) 

$180 - Subsequent consultation fee (50 minutes) 

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Bulk Bill Fee - no longer available 

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Reduced fees are only available on written application and require a Health Care Card, Pension Card and/or demonstrated significant financial need.  

 

The reduced fees can also be used by those who do not have an eligible Medicare referral (or a referral with a lower Medicare rebate) but the proportion paid by the client increases accordingly.  A Private Health Fund Rebate may still be available if you have the relevant extras cover.  Medicare and Private Health cannot both be used at the same time.

 

There is a 5% early reduction on Discounted Fees for same day payment ($171), and an additional 5% late charge for accounts outstanding after 7 days ($189).

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For those with a Mental Health Care Plan there is a small gap between the Discounted Fee and Medicare rebate ($149.05 in 2026/2027), resulting in a gap fee of only $21.95 if paid the same day.  Unfortunately, Medicare requires the session fee to be paid in full and the Medicare rebate is then claimed as a refund.

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Reduced fees are generally not available for Medico-legal Assessments or Reports (see above).

Some clients may be eligible for a Private Health Fund Rebate.  You will need to check with your private health fund to determine what benefits you are eligible for, the rebate per session, and any limits on number of sessions or annual rebate caps.  

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You cannot claim both a Medicare and Private Health Fund rebate for the same service, you will need to choose which you prefer.  If you wish to claim Private Health Insurance benefits, you are responsible for ensuring your eligibility and any gap that your health insurance does not cover.  Please note cancellation fees are generally not covered by private health insurers.

Session fees can sometimes be covered by third-party organisations such as the Motor Accident Insurance Board (MAIB), Workers Compensation, Open Arms, DVA, DPFEM, or another Government Agency.  This needs to be approved by the third-party in advance, so that the authority, including claim numbers and limits (number of sessions or dolar value), can be provided prior to accessing sessions. 

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You will be liable for any fees not covered by the third party, including cancellation fees or if invoice is rejected.  If the organisation takes more than 4 weeks to process payment, the account should by paid directly, and a receipt will be issued for you to claim reimbursement from the agency.

Standard Cancellation Fee

$140.25 : 50% +GST for <48hr notice/non-attendance

 

Discounted Cancellation Fee

$99 : 50% +GST for <48hr notice/non-attendance

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Appointments can be rescheduled if you have competing commitments, however there will be a 50% of usual session fee (plus GST) cancellation fee if you do not notify Michaela by telephone, text or email at least 48 hours prior, so that clients on the waiting list can be offered the session time.  

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Please consider the scheduling of your appointments carefully.  It may not be realistic to expect to return to work or school immediately after a session, depending on the content discussed.  Also appointments will not always finish on time so please avoid scheduling other commitments too soon after the appointment time.