Rates and Payment Policies from July 2024
Sliding Scale Rates
I offer a sliding scale for therapy rates as I recognise that not all people have equal access to resources and services due to a complex interplay of factors. The sliding scale ensures that therapy can be accessed at multiple price points depending on your circumstance.
Regular Rate
This rate applies to people with an annual income over $100,000 AUD per annum
- 1 hour = $210
- 90 minutes = $295
Lower Cost Rate
This rate applies to people with an annual income under $100,000 AUD per annum
- 1 hour = $180
- 90 minutes = $250
Concession Rate:
A limited number of concession places are available to people with a Health Care or Pension Card, self-supporting full-time students, and those earning less than $45,000 AUD per annum.
- Solo - 1 hour = $140
- Solo - 90 minutes = $190
Rates for Advocacy Services
Rates for advocacy services will be prorated based on your session fee and calculated a 15-minute increments. When receiving a request for advocacy services I will inform you of the expected fee so you can decide if you would like to proceed.
Additional Information
Important Information about Medicare Rebates
As a psychotherapist, I am unable to provide Medicare rebates. If you wish to use Medicare rebates, you will need to visit a General Practitioner to request a Mental Health Care Plan. I can provide referrals to a GP and/or a Medicare-rebated psychologist. To be eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan, you will need to be given a psychiatric diagnosis by the GP, and the rebate process requires sharing some of your personal information with Medicare. Medicare only covers some therapeutic methods, excluding multiple evidenced-based, international ‘best practice’ approaches.
Medicare rebates cover only partial fees for a maximum of ten sessions per year. After ten sessions, you will typically have to pay the total fees. The Australian Psychological Society’s 2024-2025 recommended fees were $311 per 46-60 minutes for one person.
If you want weekly or fortnightly sessions of 3 months or more, my private pay rates are likely to be more affordable, although I recognise that there are times when shorter-term subsidised support is needed.
Cancelation Policy
- Cancellations require at least 48 hours’ notice. If a session is canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice, 50% of the fee will be charged. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur the full session fee.