Psychology Fees & Medicare Rebates

Standard Consultation Fees & Out of Pocket Costs

My standard fee is $200.00 per hour. This is the fee for in person appointments in Peregian Springs or via telehealth.

With a current and valid Mental Health Care Plan, the Medicare rebate that you will receive is $101.55.

If you are eligible for the Medicare rebate, your typical out-of-pocket cost is $98.45 per session (the difference between my fee and the rebate).

How are Fees Paid?

New clients are required to pay a 50% deposit ($100) at the time of booking. This deposit forms part of the $200 consultation fee and is not an additional charge. The remaining balance is payable at the time of your appointment.

Before your appointment, you will also complete a brief intake using secure forms through my practice software, Halaxy. Your debit or credit card details are captured securely, and only the last four digits of your card are visible to me.

Where applicable, your Medicare rebate is processed following your appointment.

WorkCover, EAP, and Private Health Insurance Providers

Applied Psychology is a registered WorkCover provider. Applied Psychology is also registered with the major private health insurance organisations. Please check with your insurer as to your eligibility.

If your fee is paid by a third party, (i.e. Workcover, EAP Provider, Insurance Provider), the session fee is either:

A pre-negotiated rate with that organisation, or
Aligned with relevant professional body guidelines.

Cancellation Policy

A late cancelled appointment is a loss to three people:

You for potentially delaying momentum of the treatment process and your progress.
Another client who needs to see a psychologist - possibly urgently.
The psychologist who spent time preparing your session.

As you can understand it is nearly impossible to book a new client at very short notice, and if several clients cancel in one day then the psychologist loses a large amount of their income.

If you cancel your appointment within 24 hours of your appointment time, 50% of your fee will be charged.

For new clients who have paid a 50% booking deposit, the $100 deposit will be applied to the cancellation fee. No additional cancellation fee will be charged.

Bulk Billing

I do not offer Bulk Billing. If my fee is a barrier, please contact me as there could be other options to help you to access support.

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