Macquarie Psychology

1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023

Fee Schedule and Rebates

Fee Schedule 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 ->

We are a private billing psychology practice and require payment of fees on the day of consultation. Accounts are not able to be given. 

While most fees at this practice are below the rate recommended by the Australian Psychological Society (currently $280), this practice does not bulk-bill.

Fees can be paid by cash, EFTPOS or direct deposit

Individual Initial Consultation - 50-60 min : $220

Includes self-report screening assessments to determine a baseline of symptoms.

Individual Subsequent Consultation - 50-60 min: $212

Couples Initial Consultation - 90 min: $335

Includes Gottman Relationship Check-up (subsequent report to be provided).

Couples Subsequent Consultation - 90 min: $285

Neuropsychology Assessment - approx. 4 hours: $1800+

Referral required

Reports, Letters and Forms

The cost of the report will depend on the time taken to compile it. Reports are not part of the consultation fee. However, reports and letters can be requested and a quote provided. Reports must be paid in full before the report is commenced.

Department of Veteran Affairs

Gold and White Card DVA holders will be billed via DVA (GP referral required)

NDIS

Only NDIS Plan-managed and self-managed individuals will be accepted as new clients. Clients with a self-managed NDIS plan will pay for their sessions at the above Individual consultation fees, and they can then claim reimbursement through the NDIS portal for their consultation using the receipt provided.

Late Payment Fee: $15

In case of non-payment on the day of appointment, a $15 late payment fee will apply.

Late Cancellations and Missed Appointments: 50% of fee

Late-notice cancellations are defined as occurring after 4pm the day before your scheduled appointment (or after 4pm Friday for Monday appts).
100% fee for NDIS patients for less than 2 business days’ notice.
See Cancellation Policy here

Insurance Claims

Clients will be privately billed on the first visit, UNLESS an approved/active claim number, insurance company details and referral letter from GP are provided. If your compensation matter is currently under consideration, you will be responsible for payments until your claim is approved.

Medicare Rebates

As of 1st July 2022, a Mental Health Treatment Plan enables you to access a Medicare rebate of $131.65 per 50+ minute individual consultation for up to six individual sessions. After these initial six sessions, you may visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan Review to determine whether you qualify for additional sessions. Please note that there is no Medicare rebate for Couples Counselling and Neuropsychology assessments.
Our practice allows you to claim Medicare rebates nearly instantly. Rebates are paid into a savings or cheque account linked to an EFTPOS card.

Private Health Insurance

Private health insurers may provide a rebate for clinical psychology consultations and couples counselling, depending on your insurance coverage level. Please get in touch with your private health insurer directly to determine what rebate you are eligible to for clinical psychology consultations.