Flinders Road Psychology Clinic Fees and Policies

At Flinders Road Psychology Clinic, our practitioners may have different fees & policies. Please see below.

  • Joanna Umney - Fees & Policies

    From January 2025

    Therapy session (45-50mins) - $220
    NDIS Self Managed therapy session (45-50mins) - $220

    Mental Health Care Plan (Referral under Medicare)
    This program allows eligible individuals to receive rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions each calendar year. See below for further information.

    Private Clients (without MHCP Referral)
    Some clients may opt not to obtain a referral from their doctor, as you can schedule an appointment directly with us without a referral. If you prefer private payment, our services are available without a GP referral. Please be aware that in this case, the full service fee of 100% will apply, and no rebate will be available.

    While we do not handle private health fund claims on-site, we are more than happy to provide you an invoice for you to submit your claim for reimbursement independently.

    Cancellation Fee Policy
    Cancellation or rescheduling of an appointment less than 2 business days notice will incur the full session fee. Whilst we understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise, we kindly ask that you provide your psychologist with as much notice as possible for appointment changes. We appreciate your understanding.

Useful Information

  • Medicare in Australia offers valuable support for clients seeking mental health services through its Better Access initiative. This program allows eligible individuals to receive rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions each calendar year. 

    The Medicare rebate you receive through Medicare will depend on the type of psychologist you choose to see. It’s important to keep in mind that psychologists may charge different rates, which means the out-of-pocket cost per session may vary.

    Please refer to your psychologist for their fees and policies.

    If you’d like to access psychology sessions via Medicare’s Better Access initiative, see the following steps:

    1. Visit your Doctor:

    You will need to book a double consultation when you visit your GP, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician and they will assess your mental health and create a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). The MHCP will outline the specific psychological services you require and provide you access to an initial 6 psychology sessions.

    2. Obtain a Letter or Referral and your Mental Health Care Plan:

    Once you have these documents, you can schedule an appointment with a psychologist who accepts Medicare referrals. Be sure to bring your plan and referral along to your first session. This will likely be 2 documents.

    3. Claiming your rebate:

    After your psychology session where payment is processed,  you will be provided with a receipt. We can process your rebate through our system, or you can claim your Medicare rebate online through your myGov account linked to Medicare, by using the Medicare Express Plus app. Please note, you cannot claim both Medicare and your Private Health Insurance for the one invoice.

    4. Review your progress:

    Your doctor will need to review your Mental Health Care Plan after sessions have been completed to determine if further sessions are required. They can then approve additional sessions, to a maximum of 10 consultations per calendar year. This is not a new MHCP but simply an extension of your current MHCP, unless your clinical condition changes, which would then trigger a new MHCP.

    5. If you have any additional questions, you can talk more to your GP, calling Medicare, or contacting us directly. 

  • If you have psychology attached to your private health fund, you may be eligible for a psychology rebate.

    You cannot claim both Medicare and your private health fund for the same consultation.

    Please contact your private health fund for more information.

  • If you have support under the NDIS, please refer to your psychologists fees & policies.

Medicare Better Access

10 sessions available per calender year

6 sessions

Initial GP Referral + MHCP

Visit your GP to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (if eligible), where they will provide you with a referral for 6 sessions.

4 sessions

Re-Referral

Once you have completed the first 6 sessions with your psychologist, you’ll be required to return to your GP to obtain a referral for an additional 4 sessions.

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