Fees
Consultation Fees
Clinical therapy sessions are charged at $225 for a
50-minute session. The remaining ten minutes of the dedicated hour are spent writing clinical notes and session preparation.
Medicare rebates of $137.05 per session apply for clients with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Private Health Insurance may cover sessions for eligible clients.
Medicare
Currently, Medicare offers a rebate on 10 psychology sessions per calendar year for eligible individuals with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). The rebate for a Clinical Psychologist is $137.05 per session. The out-of-pocket expense for clients with an MHCP is $87.95 per session (up to 10 per year).
A Mental Health Care Plan can be obtained from your general practitioner (GP). It is often necessary to book a long appointment with your doctor to assess your eligibility.
For more information about Medicare, please visit the Australian Psychological Society
NDIS
JC Psychology can accept clients who have NDIS funding and are either self-managed or plan-managed.
Private Clients
Psychology sessions can be accessed as a private client at $225 per 50-minute session.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
ASD Assessments are charged at $1,900 for adolescents (14 years and over) and adults. There is currently no Medicare rebate for assessments. Assessments are conducted face-to-face in Moonee Ponds. The cost includes a comprehensive written report. Please contact the clinic to discuss further.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
Please contact the clinic to discuss ADHD Assessments.