Consultation Fees (as at July 2026)
My fee for a standard 50-minute consultation is $270. This is well below the fee currently recommended by the Australian Psychological Society ($318 per consultation). If you are on a low income (e.g., unemployed; health care card; students) please ask about the possibility of a reduced rate. Full payment of the consultation fee is required at the time of each session. Payment can be made in cash or via EFTPOS facility.

Cancellation Policy
Please note that at least 48 hours notice is required for all cancellations. This is necessary to enable the appointment time to be filled by another person who may be waiting for an appointment. If you cancel your appointment within 48 hours you will be charged for the appointment. Please note that you are not able to claim a rebate from Medicare on late cancellations or missed appointments. Genuine extenuating circumstances will be considered in this policy.

Medicare and Health Insurance Rebates
If your GP has completed a Mental Health Care Plan, you are entitled to a rebate from Medicare of $145.25 per session. Please note that there is a maximum to how many sessions for which you can obtain a rebate – an initial six sessions followed by a further four sessions per calendar year. For more information about Medicare psychology rebates, visit: https://psychology.org.au/psychology/medicare-rebates-psychological-services/medicare-faqs-for-the-public

Alternatively, you may be eligible for a rebate through your private health insurance fund covering a portion of the session fee depending on your level of heath cover. Health fund rebates do not require a GP referral. It is a good idea to check with your Fund to ensure that they cover consultations with a Clinical Psychologist.

Reports
Reports are sometimes requested for various reasons (e.g. workers compensation). In such cases, a fee will be charged for the report and this will be subject to GST. The cost of the report will depend on the length of the report and the time taken to compile it. You may request a quote for your report beforehand if necessary.

(Please note that I do not do provide reports for court/legal reports.)