A note on fees

I want to acknowledge that accessing psychological support in private practice may not be financially accessible to everyone.

Whilst I am happy to discuss short term financial hardship options with existing clients, I am generally unable to provide bulk-billing or low-cost services.

I am more than happy to help point you in the direction of bulk-billing (no gap) and low-cost alternatives, if my services do not meet your needs.

  • An initial 10-15 minute discovery call is free

    All sessions run for 50 minutes. For current session fee, please reach out.

    In most cases, the full fee will be automatically charged at the end of your appointment.

    If you intend to claim a rebate you will still be required to pay the full amount up front before being reimbursed by the relevant funding body.

    Services outside of appointments, such as completion of forms, attendance at meetings, extended phone calls, report writing etc, may incur additional fees which we can discuss in advance.

    There is no fee charged for correspondence with referring Doctor/Psychiatrist

    If you are engaged with my services and your financial position changes, I would encourage you to let me know so that we can discuss your options for ongoing support.

  • 50% of session fee for cancellations or rescheduled appointments within 48 hours.

    100% of session fee for missed appointments or cancellations/rescheduled appointments within 24 hours.

    If your sessions are paid for via a third-party, you may still be personally liable for cancellation fees depending on your organisations agreement. Please reach out if you are unsure as to your organisation’s cancellation policy.

  • The current Medicare rebate for a Clinical Psychology appointment is $149.05 (2026 - 2027 financial year).

    To receive a Medicare rebate, you will require a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist.

    The type of referral you have determines the number of rebated sessions you are eligible to access per year.

    Valid referrals include:

    • a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
      (up to 10 sessions),

    • an Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) (for people experiencing disordered eating)
      (up to 40 sessions)

    • a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) (for people with a chronic medical condition)
      (up to 5 sessions)

    • Pregnancy Support Counselling (for people with a current or recent (within 12 months) pregnancy
      (up to 3 sessions)

    • Allied Health Services for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
      (up to 5 sessions)

    There are specific eligibility criteria and conditions that need to be met to access all rebated sessions.

    If you still have questions, please discuss with myself or your GP, or you can also find out more here: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/medicare-rebates-psychological-services/medicare-faqs-for-the-public

  • If you have Private Health Insurance, you may be entitled to rebates for your appointments, however this will vary from provider to provider. You are encouraged to check with your provider directly to clarify what you are eligible for.

    Please note, you cannot claim a Medicare rebate at the same time as receiving a Private Health rebate, so you will need to choose one or the other if you are eligible for both. 

  • At present, I do not work with the following third-party providers:

    • NDIS

    • Work Cover

    • Victims of Crime

    • Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

  • If you are not eligible for, or choose not to use Medicare or your Private Health fund, you do not need a referral to book an appointment. 

    You will need to cover the entire cost of the appointment yourself.

  • Below are some very general starting points for exploring affordable support options.

    A quick internet search may also provide more locally available options for your specific circumstances.