Standard Fee

$180 for a standard 50 minute consultation.

This is the standard fee without accessing any rebates or third party funding. You do not require a referral from a doctor to see a Psychologist, however you will not be eligible for a Medicare rebate (discount from the standard fee) without a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).

Please note that the standard consultation fee recommended by the Australian Psychological Society is $300 (for 45-60 mins) and therefore our standard fee is well below the recommended rate.

Medicare

The medicare rebate for visiting a Psychologist is currently $96.65 per session.

If you wish to access the Medicare rebate, you will need to obtain a referral (MHCP) from a doctor (GPs, psychiatrists or paediatricians) prior to your session.

 If you are seeking a MHCP from your doctor please let the receptionist know as you may require a longer appointment with your doctor. The initial MHCP will enable you to access an initial 6 individual sessions with a Psychologist and 10 group sessions. Upon completion of these sessions, you may be eligible to receive an additional 4 sessions from your doctor. You are only entitled to a maximum of 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year with your Psychologist. In some cases, once you have utilised your 10 medicare rebates, you may be eligible to access additional rebates under other local government schemes.

Private Health Funds

If you have access to psychological services under your private health insurance you may also be entitled to a rebate. The rebate provided by Private health funds varies depending on the health fund and your level of cover so please contact your own fund for specific information. You are not able to claim both Medicare and your health fund rebates for the same session.

National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

We work with clients that are Self Managed and Plan Managed under the NDIS and our services fall within the category of Therapeutic Supports. We offer assessment, counselling, family therapy, report writing funded under NDIS in line with their pricing guidelines.

Workcover

We deliver counselling and report writing funded by WorkCover in line with their pricing guidelines. To access the service, you will need a referral from your doctor plus a claim number from Workcover to confirm you have approval to access funding to visit a Psychologist.

Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) and Open Arms

We are pleased to be a provider of psychological services to our veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and Open Arms. If you hold a DVA WHITE or GOLD card you are entitled to 10 sessions with no out of pocket expenses. To access this service, you will require a DVA referral form from your GP or other medical professional. Veterans and their family members can also access therapy with no out of pocket expenses with a referral from Open Arms. If you wish to access funding from Open Arms, you will need to contact them directly to assess your eligibility and a referral will need to be forwarded to Amy White Psychology prior to booking your first session.

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH)

Amy White Psychology is pleased to be a provider for NCACCH. If you wish to receive funding for therapy sessions from NCACCH, you will need to obtain a referral from NCACCH and forward to Amy White Psychology prior to your initial booking. NCACCH funding can also be used in conjunction with a MHCP from your doctor to cover the gap fee after your medicare rebate is applied.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s)

Some employers may fund psychological treatment through an EAP. If you wish to access EAP funding, please contact your employer to ensure you are eligible and discuss this with Amy White Psychology prior to your initial booking to ensure your Psychologist is an eligible provider.

EFTPOS facilities are available on site and payment is required on the day of your session. Medicare and private health fund rebates can be processed at the time of payment or your Psychologist can provide you with a receipt to claim your rebate.

Please note that we are not a bulk billing practice. Non-rebatable fees are payable for missed appointments and cancellations outside 24 hours. Appointment reminders are sent to clients via email so please ensure your details are up-to-date.