Fees
Clinical psychology, neurofeedback therapy, forensic psychology advice, legal assessments, training.
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Clinical psychology
Standard therapy session (50 minutes)
$220.00 AUD (clinical psychology is generally exempt from GST). You may be eligible for a rebate, please see below.
Cancellation fee
A cancellation fee may be charged if 24 hours notice is not given.
Private health insurance rebates
If you have a private health insurance policy with ancillary (extras) cover, you may be covered for clinical psychology. Contact your insurer to check if you are covered, if any waiting periods need to be served and what rebate you can expect. Rebates are often between $40.00 to $70.00 per session.
Medicare rebates
You can access a rebate from Medicare if you obtain a referral from a private treating consultant psychiatrist, a consultant paediatrician, or a mental health care plan from your GP. A mental health care plan provides rebates for six clinical psychology sessions per calendar year. Your GP can conduct a review after these sessions, and you may be able to access another four sessions.
Workers compensation and motor vehicle accident insurance
In some cases clinical psychology may be covered by workers compensation or motor vehicle accident insurance. Please contact your provider to check if you are covered. Please note that you will need a referral from your treating GP to access this cover. You will be required to pay for your sessions on the day and seek reimbursement from your provider at a later date.
$220.00 AUD (clinical psychology is generally exempt from GST). You may be eligible for a rebate, please see below.
Cancellation fee
A cancellation fee may be charged if 24 hours notice is not given.
Private health insurance rebates
If you have a private health insurance policy with ancillary (extras) cover, you may be covered for clinical psychology. Contact your insurer to check if you are covered, if any waiting periods need to be served and what rebate you can expect. Rebates are often between $40.00 to $70.00 per session.
Medicare rebates
You can access a rebate from Medicare if you obtain a referral from a private treating consultant psychiatrist, a consultant paediatrician, or a mental health care plan from your GP. A mental health care plan provides rebates for six clinical psychology sessions per calendar year. Your GP can conduct a review after these sessions, and you may be able to access another four sessions.
Workers compensation and motor vehicle accident insurance
In some cases clinical psychology may be covered by workers compensation or motor vehicle accident insurance. Please contact your provider to check if you are covered. Please note that you will need a referral from your treating GP to access this cover. You will be required to pay for your sessions on the day and seek reimbursement from your provider at a later date.
Neurofeedback therapy
Initial QEEG/ERP assessment
$750.00 AUD
Initial consultation
$220.00 AUD
Standard neurofeedback session
$100.00 AUD
$750.00 AUD
Initial consultation
$220.00 AUD
Standard neurofeedback session
$100.00 AUD
Forensic psychology advice
Rates for advice relating to Family Court situations are provided on application. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Legal assessments
An hourly rate applies for the following:
Rates vary, please contact us to discuss your needs. Please note that legal assessments are not exempt from GST.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommends that psychologists charge 1.5 times the scheduled fee to appear at court as an expert witness.
- Family Court assessments
- Presentence investigation reports
- Immigration assessments
- Criminal injury assessments.
Rates vary, please contact us to discuss your needs. Please note that legal assessments are not exempt from GST.
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommends that psychologists charge 1.5 times the scheduled fee to appear at court as an expert witness.
Training
Dr Phil Watts is available to conduct both full day and half day training sessions on a variety of topics. Visit our training page or contact us for more information on courses and costs.
*Rates current as at February 2018.