Do I Need A referral?
You do not need a referral from your doctor to see me. I am happy to see clients without a Dr's referral. It is often beneficial to have early intervention so that your child's anxiety or other emotional or behavioural difficulties can be managed prior to them developing a diagnosable mental health condition.
However, if you have a valid referral you can claim a medicare rebate.. If you are seeking individual counselling sessions, below are some of the diagnosed mental health conditions for which a mental health plan treatment plan is available. Your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician will need to set up a mental health treatment plan so you can claim a rebate. When making an appointment with your medical practitioner please let their reception know that you will require a double appointment.
Eligible clients can receive up to 10 sessions a year.
Please note the following is not a complete list.
However, if you have a valid referral you can claim a medicare rebate.. If you are seeking individual counselling sessions, below are some of the diagnosed mental health conditions for which a mental health plan treatment plan is available. Your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician will need to set up a mental health treatment plan so you can claim a rebate. When making an appointment with your medical practitioner please let their reception know that you will require a double appointment.
Eligible clients can receive up to 10 sessions a year.
Please note the following is not a complete list.
- Anxiety Disorders
- Adjustment Disorder
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Co-occurring Anxiety and Depression
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Sleep Problems
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Fees are set at a level that reflects
In striking a balance between making our services affordable and making Positive Young Minds sustainable, our fees for consultations are set at less than the recommended rate by the Australian Psychological Society. (As of 1/7/20 these are set at $140 for a 30 minute consultation, and $254 for a standard 50 minute consultation.)
In line with the following rates are charged:
$110 for a short 25 minute consultation, before 4pm.
$120 for a short 25 minute consultation, after 4pm.
$200 a standard 50 minute consultation, before 4pm.
$220 for standard 50 minute consultations after 4pm.
First sessions attract an additional $20 fee.
However, the amount the sessions actually cost you may be reduced if you have a valid referral from your GP or Paediatrician, OR you are covered for psychological sessions under your private health fund.
- Qualifications and experience.
- The amount of work that is often conducted outside of sessions, this includes, planning, writing session notes, any brief phone calls, including to your child’s teachers where appropriate, brief emails, brief discussions outside the session, and follow up wellbeing questionnaires after therapy has finished to monitor progress (with consent).
- The requirement for ongoing professional development to maintain professional registration. These fees reflect the time involved in providing you and your child with a comprehensive service.
- Additionally, Positive Young Minds publishes articles and vlogs that you may find a useful adjunct to therapy sessions.
In striking a balance between making our services affordable and making Positive Young Minds sustainable, our fees for consultations are set at less than the recommended rate by the Australian Psychological Society. (As of 1/7/20 these are set at $140 for a 30 minute consultation, and $254 for a standard 50 minute consultation.)
In line with the following rates are charged:
$110 for a short 25 minute consultation, before 4pm.
$120 for a short 25 minute consultation, after 4pm.
$200 a standard 50 minute consultation, before 4pm.
$220 for standard 50 minute consultations after 4pm.
First sessions attract an additional $20 fee.
However, the amount the sessions actually cost you may be reduced if you have a valid referral from your GP or Paediatrician, OR you are covered for psychological sessions under your private health fund.
how much can I claim back?
The current rebate for general psychologists is set at $86.10 for a standard (50 minute session) and $60.10 for a 30 minute consultation. HOWEVER, your out of pocket cost will be further reduced when you reach the threshold for the Medicare Safety Net scheme.
WHAT IS A PSYCHOLOGIST?
A psychologist is a professional trained in understanding human behaviour. The following excerpt is from the Australian Psychological Website. For more information see http://www.psychology.org.au/public/what-is-psychology/.
Psychologists are experts in human behaviour, having studied the brain, memory, learning, human development and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react. Psychologists apply their expertise using reliable and scientifically supported methods. Psychological treatments are widely used to assist individuals and families and can also help groups and organisations.
Psychologists are experts in human behaviour, having studied the brain, memory, learning, human development and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react. Psychologists apply their expertise using reliable and scientifically supported methods. Psychological treatments are widely used to assist individuals and families and can also help groups and organisations.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
It depends. Sometimes coming in for a parent consultation to talk through what is going on and create a plan is enough. Sometimes a couple of skill based sessions is enough. Sometimes longer term therapy is required. The key is tailoring this to you and your child's needs.