Our Appointment Process and Fees
FEES
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, presenting it allows you to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions. We are not a bulk bill practice.
Fees are for 50-minute appointments.
A deposit of $130 is required when making an initial appointment and is deducted from the first session fee. Deposits are not refundable if initial appointments are missed or cancelled within 24 hours of the appointment time.
If you cancel within 24 hours of the appointment or fail to attend, a cancellation fee of $130 will be payable.
Psychology Perspective fees change annually mid-year.
| Practitioner Category | Session Fee | Medicare Rebate (MHTP) | Gap Payment (after MHTP rebate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | $280 | $141.85 | $138.15 |
| Registered Psychologist | $230 | $96.62 | $133.38 |
| Senior Counsellor | $130 | No Medicare rebate available | No Medicare rebate available |
| Relationship Counselling | $311 | No Medicare rebate available | No Medicare rebate available |
Appointment Process
The Psychology Perspective appointment process is meticulously designed to ensure you have a smooth, supportive experience focused on care and reassurance.
Some preparatory steps before your first therapy session can be helpful. Reflect on what you want to discuss and jotting down ideas can channel nervousness and is a workaround for forgetfulness in the session.
During your initial appointment, your therapist will focus on understanding your needs and lay the groundwork for future sessions. You will hear about our confidentiality agreement with you, their approach to therapy, and therapy options. You will have the opportunity for open dialogue about current challenges, thoughts, feelings, and goals. We will provide a safe space to share your experiences and will make every effort to ensure you feel heard and understood.
Your therapist will share a range of self-care practices that could help you process the session’s insights afterwards and prepare for future appointments.
Different therapists work different hours, so contact our friendly client services team about a particular therapist’s availability.
We are open:
Monday 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Alternate Saturdays 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
We're social
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live, the Darkinjung People and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.