***We are not a bulk billing practice***

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Anyone can book an appointment, with or without a referral. 

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Psychologist Emma endeavours to keep her session charge below that which is recommended by the Australian Psychological Society  ($311 per hour). A limited number of reduced-fee sessions are available on a sliding scale to ensure accessibility for those who may not otherwise be able to afford therapy. If this is something you may require please enquire.

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Psychologist Emma's Fees as of 1st January 2025

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Standard Consultation (50 Minutes)

• Face-to-face: $290

• Telehealth/Phone: $290

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Extended Consultation (80 Minutes) (available only when clinically indicated and subject to availability) 

• Face-to-Face: $400

• Telehealth/Phone: $400

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Letters/Reports/Phone calls

• Letters and reports attract a fee commensurate with the APS Recommended Fees (currently set at $311+GST per hour).

• Phone calls which occur frequently, or are more than 10 minutes long will also attract the APS recommended fee, pro-rata.

• There is no charge for standard Medicare reports which are considered a normal component of treatment.

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Late Cancellation Fees

• Due to the high demand for Psychology Services, we require 24 hours notice of cancellation (or, for Monday appointments, please let us know before close of business on Friday). Cancellations within 24 hours or missed appointments will incur the full session fee, as short-notice cancellations prevent the opportunity to offer the session to another client. 

• If you are cancelling your session due to being unwell, we can often accommodate a Telehealth session, as an alternative to cancelling your appointment.

• Medicare and private health rebates can not be applied to cancellation/no show fees.

• All cancellation fees must be paid prior to future appointments.​

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Medicare Rebates

Please check with your GP or Psychiatrist if you are eligible for any of the following.

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Mental Health Care Plan

With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Psychiatrist:

• Medicare rebate: $96.65 per session

• Available for up to 10 sessions annually

• Gap payment: $193.35 per session

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Chronic Disease Management Plan

With a valid Chronic Disease Management Plan from your GP:

• Medicare rebate: $58 per session

• Maximum of 4 sessions per calendar year

• Gap payment: $232 per session

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Convenient Rebate Processing: Our booking system processes your rebates on the day of your appointment, ensuring you receive your rebate quickly with no paperwork required.

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Note: Medicare rebates may increase if you've exceeded the Medicare safety net threshold for the year.

​​Private Health Funding

If you have Private Health Cover, you may qualify for a rebate through your Private Health fund. Speak directly with your fund to determine your eligibility.

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You can not claim both Medicare and Private Health rebates on the same session.​

 

Third Party Funding

 

Third party Claims such as Workcover, NDIS, and Insurance can not be processed directly via the third party. However, if you have third party funding approval, we are able to issue you with an invoice and receipt so that you can claim the costs back through the third party. Please note that standard consultation fees still apply for third party referrals. Contact us to find out more.

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