therapy fees and rebates

Sessions are available in-person or via telehealth (video or phone). Individual therapy sessions last for 50 minutes. Weekday session from 9 am: $180, Weekday session before 9 am: $200, Saturday session: $200. Payment will be processed on the day of the session, and please note that cancellation fees may apply. If you are a student or are struggling financially, contact us to discuss your options, including potential Medicare rebates. If you have a different agreement with the practice, it will be honored. A fee of $20 will still be charged for sessions before 9 am or on Saturdays.

If you have a mental health care plan and a referral from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate of $98.95 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Be mindful of any cancellation fees that may apply. For those with an eating disorders care plan and a referral from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate of $98.95 for up to 40 sessions per calendar year, helping you manage your therapy session fees effectively. If you have an enhanced care plan and a referral from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate of $61.80 for up to 5 sessions per calendar year.

When you have an appointment booked, Raissa dedicates her time and energy to prepare for the session and ensure you receive a high standard of service. She requests the courtesy of a minimum of 48 business hours notice for changes to appointments. There are also therapeutic reasons for cancellation fees, which help reinforce the commitment to attend therapy that you made to yourself. If you cancel or reschedule your appointment with less than 48 business hours notice, or if you do not attend your scheduled appointment, the full therapy session fees will be charged. Please note that there are no health fund or Medicare rebates for cancellation fees.

Some private health insurance policies provide benefits for psychology appointments, which can help offset therapy session fees. These rebates are generally available only for sessions that are not being claimed through Medicare, ensuring that you can access your benefits without worrying about cancellation fees. Clients may choose to use their private health cover either instead of Medicare rebates or once their annual Medicare-rebated sessions have been used. Contact your health fund provider to check your eligibility.