Fees
The cost of an office consultation is $170 per 50 - 60 minute session. Couple session will usually take 90 mins and cost $210. These fees are below the scheduled fees recommended by the Australian Psychological Society. Discounts are available under certain circumstances.
Rebates
Psychological services are covered by MEDICARE when referred by a psychiatrist or by a general practitioner who assesses you to be eligible for a mental health care plan. Referrals are only required if you wish to claim from medicare.
Clients with a mental health care plan can have up to 12 individual services and an additional 6 services in exceptional circumstances (to a maximum total of 18 individual services per calendar year) AND up to 12 group therapy services per calendar year. People concerned about pregnancy are entitled to 3 individual sessions and those with issues about a chronic illness can have 5 individual sessions.
Most PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS provide rebates for psychological services.
Rebates vary based on your level of cover. The link shows some private health insurers offering rebates for psychological services in New South Wales
It is is advisable to contact your health fund to see if you are eligible for a rebate and to obtain the most current rebate entitlments.
Sue is a registered provider for the following private health funds:
Appointments
Your first appointment will usually be about 90 minutes (with a set fee of $170 for individuals and $210 for couples).
Cancellations
Please give 24 hours notification if you need to cancel your session. Cancellations which do not receive a 24 hour notification will incur a 50% cost of the session.
