Fees.
Our fees for clinical psychology, neurofeedback therapy, legal assessments, and training.
Psychology
Standard Psychological Therapy Session (50 minuets) |
Price |
Dr Phil Watts |
$350.00 AUD |
Annette Paul |
$260.00 AUD |
Lisa Dominguez |
$250.00 AUD |
Sian Burgess |
$250.00 AUD |
Amanda Paton |
$250.00 AUD |
Keri-Ann Smith |
$210.00 AUD |
Thea Chadwick |
$210.00 AUD |
Cadie Amalfi |
$210.00 AUD |
Sarah Maisey |
$200.00 AUD |
* Psychology is generally exempt from GST. You may be eligible for a rebate, more information is available below. In some circumstances, such as family therapy or court reportable therapy, fees will be higher. More information is available upon request. Last updated December 2021.
Cancellation fee
A cancellation fee may be charged if less than 24 hours notice is given.
After hours appointment
A $25 surcharge is added to all appointments after hours, i.e. outside of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
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 (MHCP) from your GP. A mental health care plan provides rebates for up to ten psychology sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates range from $87.45 to $128.40.
Workers compensation, motor vehicle accident insurance or employee assistance programs (EAPs)
In some cases clinical psychology may be covered by workers compensation, motor vehicle accident insurance or another organisation. Please contact your provider to check if you are covered. If you have a pending or approved claim, one of our clinical psychologists can contact your provider to ascertain how many sessions you are entitled to.
Cancellation fee
A cancellation fee may be charged if less than 24 hours notice is given.
After hours appointment
A $25 surcharge is added to all appointments after hours, i.e. outside of 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
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 (MHCP) from your GP. A mental health care plan provides rebates for up to ten psychology sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates range from $87.45 to $128.40.
Workers compensation, motor vehicle accident insurance or employee assistance programs (EAPs)
In some cases clinical psychology may be covered by workers compensation, motor vehicle accident insurance or another organisation. Please contact your provider to check if you are covered. If you have a pending or approved claim, one of our clinical psychologists can contact your provider to ascertain how many sessions you are entitled to.
Neurofeedback Therapy
Initial QEEG/ERP assessment
$950.00 AUD (includes EEG, QEEG, ERP, report, feedback session, initial treatment session)
Initial consultation
$220.00 AUD
Standard neurofeedback session
$100.00 AUD
$950.00 AUD (includes EEG, QEEG, ERP, report, feedback session, initial treatment session)
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:
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.
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.