Dr Rachel Lacey, Ms Kanwal Kang, Dr Sarah Cavanagh and Dr Jenny Coyne are all clinical psychologists and members of the APS Clinical College. This Clinical endorsement allows clients with a referral from their GP and a GP Mental Health Care Plan or a referral from their psychiatrist to access the upper tier of Medicare rebate. Fees are current as of 1 July 2024.
FEES for private client therapy with CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (DR LACEY, Dr CAVANAGH or Dr COYNE or Ms KANG)
Session Fee Medicare Rebate (if eligible) Medicare gap
80 minute initial or long appointment $425 $141.85* $283.15
55 minute standard appointment $290 $141.85* $148.15
*As of 1 July 2024
Fees are current as of 1 July 2024
FEES for private client therapy with REGISTERED psychologist
Session Fee Medicare Rebate (if eligible) Medicare gap
80 minute initial or long appointment $350 $96.65* $253.35
55 minute standard appointment $220 $96.65* $123.35
*As of 1 July 2024
Note: fees are payable at the end of the session.
If you are eligible for Medicare rebates, you can claim Medicare rebates automatically using this practice’s online Medicare rebates claiming service, Halaxy. Otherwise, you can take your invoice to a Medicare office to claim your rebates.
For FY 2023-24 the APS Board’s recommended rate for a 46–60-minute consultation is $300 and for a 76-90 minute consultation is $434. This will increase on 1 July 2024. Our standard fees are discounted in comparison to the APS recommended rate.
FEES FOR REPORTS and OTHER services
All such services are charged according to the APS Schedule of Recommended Fees plus GST.
Cancellation policy
When you make an appointment the whole appointment time is reserved for you. Please give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, with at least two business days notice to avoid a cancellation fee. If you cancel within two business days you will be charged half the appointment fee. If you do not give at least 24 hours’ notice you may be charged the full appointment fee.
INSURANCE
We work with clients who have accepted insurance claims, such as with GIO or NRMA. Before being able to claim psychology sessions on insurance you must have an approved claim number and written approval for psychological assessment or therapy from your insurer, confirming the agreed number of psychological sessions funded by the claim. The criteria for these are determined on a case by case basis via your insurance provider and you. They may ask you to see your GP first. Once we have written approval we can charge your insurer directly. Fees for psychological services in insurance claims are charged according to the APS Schedule of Recommended Fees.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
If you have been the victim of workplace harassment or bullying, an excessive workload, a workplace injury or traumatic workplace event resulting in symptoms of depression, anxiety and/or trauma, then you may be able to access psychological counselling as part of your recovery via your employer's employee assistance program (EAP) or worker's compensation cover eg Comcare, WorkCover. If you think this applies to you, consult with your employer and/or GP as they can initiate this for you if they think you are eligible. Before you can start counselling you must have an approved claim number and written approval from your insurer or employer for psychological assessment or therapy. Once we have written approval we can charge your insurer or employer directly.
NDIS
Rebalance Psychology is a registered NDIS provider of therapeutic supports for psychological assessment and therapy. If you think this applies to you, consult your current NDIS plan or consult with your NDIS coordinator and/or plan manager to see if you are eligible. Before you can start counselling you must have a current NDIS plan with approval for relevant therapeutic supports, as well as an approved service agreement and service booking.
TELEHEALTH for all
We offer telehealth appointments (secure video or phone consultation) for clients. All Medicare eligible clients can now receive a Medicare rebate for telehealth sessions if they have a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan.