FEES
Fees
The cost of a standard consultation (50-60 minutes) is $214.41, payable at the time of the session by a credit or debit card that is stored securely in our payment processing system.
NDIS funding can be accepted as payment for clients who are self-managed or plan-managed NDIS participants. Please advise us if you intend to use NDIS funding so that we can send you a service agreement.
Medicare rebates may apply but there are limitations to this and an out of pocket fee will still apply (see APS website https://psychology.org.au/psychology/medicare-rebates-psychological-services).
Information about claiming Medicare rebates can be found on the Services Australia website.
Private health rebates may apply, please contact your insurance provider for more information about what entitlements you may have.
More about fees
I strongly believe that every Australian should have access to quality mental health care, regardless of their financial situation. That's why I charge significantly lower than fee of $300/session recommended by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi).
My commitment to providing my clients with the best possible care extends beyond the time spent in session. I dedicate time to improving my skills and knowledge, to remaining up-to-date on current best practice and ethical standards, and to responding to emails and phone calls. A portion of each session fee covers this additional work.
As a psychologist, I am bound by a Code of Ethics that includes ongoing professional development and self-care. The Code also requires me to ensure that I am not under undue stress (including financial stress) that may impact my ability to provide treatment to my clients. A portion of each session fee covers the cost of this ethical obligation.
I have the same fee and cancellation policies for all clients, because I believe that it's unfair for some clients to receive different treatment based on payment arrangements. Failure to pay session fees may result in future sessions being paused, postponed, or cancelled in order to avoid undue financial stress to my clients. Ongoing failure to pay outstanding session fees may result in the debt being referred to a collection agency. I have a strong preference to avoid this and I will attempt to work with you in any way I can to resolve outstanding fees without going to this extreme.
Cancellation Policy
If, for some reason you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, please give the psychologist at least 2 business days notice, otherwise you will be charged the cost for the session.
More about cancellation
I understand that sudden illness and unexpected emergencies can arise, and in these circumstances, I may waive the cancellation fee.
I value our psychology sessions and the work we do together, and when I dedicate a regular session space to you, I commit to that session space and will not be able to replace the booking. Committing to regular booking spots is a responsibility shared by both the myself and the client. This commitment demonstrates the client's dedication to treatment and provides a sense of stability and security.
Frequent cancellations and rescheduling may make it difficult for me to offer ongoing regular session bookings. This is unfair to clients on the waiting list who may be able to attend regularly.
Please note that Medicare and private health funds do not cover cancellation fees, and the client is liable to cover the entire cost personally.
I do not offer ad hoc bookings as this does not provide a regular schedule of sessions. Evidence-based practice indicates that having a regular schedule of sessions is important for achieving optimal outcomes and avoiding undue stress for clients.
As a psychologist, I have a responsibility to maintain my own self-care and financial stability to ensure that I can provide the best treatment to my clients. Failure to pay cancellation fees may result in future sessions being paused, postponed, or cancelled to avoid undue financial stress to both the client and myself.