We see individuals under the following programmes:
- Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA Gold and White Card recipients) http://www.dva.gov.au/
- Work Cover NSW & QLD https://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/ https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/
- NDIS (plan managed and self managed) https://www.ndis.gov.au/
Appointment times typically go for 50 mins with 10 mins for the clinician to prepare case notes.
Clinical Psychologist Fees
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Standard 50-minute Consultation: Up-Front Fee Medicare Rebate Out-of-Pocket Cost $210.00 $141.85 $68.15 Please note the APS recommended fee is $311.00
Letter/Report Writing: Charged at the hourly rate
D.V.A./Workcover/N.D.I.S: As contracted.
Please note that Medicare does not provide a rebate on couples therapy.
Cancellation Fee* Within 24-Hours: 50% of Full Consultation Fee All fees payable at the conclusion of your appointment. *Fees may be subject to change. |
Medicare rebates are available to many individuals seeking psychological services. Individuals seeking psychological services are recommended to first discuss their eligibility for such a referral (often termed a “mental health care plan”) with their GP. Under these plans, individuals may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year.
Many doctors require a longer session to make a referral to a psychologist under Medicare, so please let your GP's receptionist know the reason for your visit when you phone to make an appointment.
Rebates may be available from Private Health Insurers for individuals who are ineligible for Medicare plans or following the conclusion of the 10 Medicare-funded sessions.
Please bring any referrals or mental health plans with you to your first appointment.
Service Exclusion Criteria
Medico-Legal Reports: if you are involved in a Court case now or in the foreseeable future, and you require a psychological evaluation or report, then you will need to look for a Forensic Psychologist or someone who specialises in Court reporting.
Children or adolescents: although we have previously accepted child/adolescent referrals we are only currently seeing ages 18 and above.
Non-Crisis Centre: Banora Point Psychology is not a crisis centre. In the event of an emergency dial 000 or contact the emergency department at your local hospital. We do not provide emergency or after-hour appointments.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Fees will apply when we cannot fill your 50-minute session at short notice.
