FEES

General Psychologist - $195.00 per scheduled 50 min session

If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) under the Australian federal government's Better Access initiative, you are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate of $96.65 per session for your sessions, up to annual session limits.  As of 1st January 2025, Medicare rebates for mental health sessions are capped at a maximum of 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions per calendar year.  

Click here for further information about Mental Health Treatment Plans.

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  • If engaging via MHTP, there is remaining out-of-pocket gap fee of $98.35

  • We do not bill client’s Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plans for first introductory sessions as part of our commitment to promoting better access to mental health support in our community—but please note that our standard gap fee of $98.35 will remain.

  • Why are we doing this? Because we want to make it easy for you to get to know us and experience how we can support your mental health journey—without the burden of using up limited Medicare rebates. It’s all about helping you take that first step with confidence.

  • Full payment is required within 24 hours of appointment by direct bank transfer.

  • $98.35 cancellation fee applies if within 24 hours of scheduled appointment & for non-attendance.

  • Bulk billing is not available at Southcoast Psychology.

  • Consultation fees subject to review biannually on 1st January & 1st July each year.