Fees, Medicare & FAQs

The first session is a chance for us to begin getting to know each other and understand what has brought you to therapy. We’ll start with a few practical matters, including confidentiality and informed consent, before talking about what is happening in your life now, your history and relationships, and what you hope therapy may offer. Towards the end, we’ll reflect on what we’ve discussed and consider what might be helpful from here.

Feeling comfortable with your psychologist matters. The first session gives us a chance to see what it feels like to work together. There is no expectation that you continue. It is entirely your choice.

No. You do not need a referral to make an appointment with me. If you would like to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need an eligible Mental Health Treatment Plan and a valid referral.

For your first in person appointment, please bring your referral with you. For telehealth, please email it to the practice beforehand.

Your GP can talk with you about whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is appropriate and prepare one if you’re eligible.

With an eligible plan and referral, you may be able to receive Medicare rebates for psychology sessions.

Depending on your policy, you may be able to claim a rebate for psychology sessions through private health insurance. As policies and rebates vary, it is best to check directly with your insurer.

Everyone is different. Some people benefit from a smaller number of sessions focused on a particular concern, while others choose longer-term therapy to work with longstanding patterns or difficulties.

As we go, we’ll talk about how things are going and what feels helpful for you.

For in person appointments, payment is made by EFTPOS at the end of your session. For telehealth appointments, payment can be made by BPAY. If you are claiming a Medicare rebate, I can process this after your appointment.

I understand that sometimes plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule, I ask for at least 12 hours notice. Appointments cancelled with less than 12 hours notice, or not attended, may incur a $90 cancellation fee.

Yes. I offer both in person appointments in Hawthorn and telehealth appointments. You are welcome to use either, or a combination of both, depending on your circumstances.

I don’t provide services funded through WorkCover, TAC, NDIS or Victims of Crime, or assessments and reports for Centrelink, legal, forensic or court-related purposes.

If your circumstances change during therapy and you need one of these services, we’ll talk about it and I can refer you to an appropriate psychologist or service.