Fees & Rebates

Session Fees

• Individual counselling: $250 per 50-minute session

• Couples counselling: $280 per 50-minute session

Medicare Rebates

You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), which can be arranged through your GP, psychiatrist, or pediatrician. With a valid MHTP and referral letter from your health care professional, you can access up to 10 Medicare-rebated counselling sessions per calendar year. Please note that couples sessions are not eligible for Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, as these plans only cover individual therapy.

• Initial referral: Covers 6 sessions

• Review: After the initial 6 sessions, you will need to return to see your referring professional and we provide them a brief progress report. They can then refer you for up to 4 additional sessions for the same year.

• Rebate amount: $145.25 per session

• Out-of-pocket cost: $104.75 per session ($250 - $145.25 = $104.75)

If you’ve reached the Medicare Safety Net for the year, you may be eligible for a higher rebate. You can check your current status through your MyGov account.

Private Health Insurance

If you have private health insurance with extras that include psychological services, you may be eligible for a partial rebate on your sessions. Please note:

• You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health rebate for the same session.

• Private health rebates vary depending on your insurer and level of cover—please contact your provider directly for more details.

Self-Referrals & Private Sessions

You do not need a referral to access counselling. Many clients choose to self-refer and self-fund their sessions.

If you have already used your 10 Medicare-rebated sessions in a calendar year, you are welcome to continue with privately funded sessions until your MHTP renews in the next year. Additionally, if you are not eligible for a MHTP or opt not to have one, you can also self-fund your sessions.

If you have any questions about fees, rebates, or how to arrange a Mental Health Treatment Plan, please feel free to get in touch. We are happy to guide you through the process.