Fees & Rebates
The cost for a 60 minute counselling session is $220. For couples counselling the fee is $240.
A referral from your GP is not required, however, if you would like to claim from Medicare then you will need to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) referral from your GP. (Your GP will assess your eligibility). With this referral, clients receive a Medicare rebate of $92.90 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
(Medicare rebates do not apply to couples counselling).
Many private health funds also provide rebates for psychological consultations, although it is advised that you check your level of cover with your insurer. Private health fund rebates are only applicable for clients not already using the Medicare rebate.
Cancellation: Should you wish to cancel your appointment, please give advanced noticed. You can either call or text Lara with your appointment time and cancellation. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will incur a full rate cancellation fee.
A referral from your GP is not required, however, if you would like to claim from Medicare then you will need to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) referral from your GP. (Your GP will assess your eligibility). With this referral, clients receive a Medicare rebate of $92.90 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
(Medicare rebates do not apply to couples counselling).
Many private health funds also provide rebates for psychological consultations, although it is advised that you check your level of cover with your insurer. Private health fund rebates are only applicable for clients not already using the Medicare rebate.
Cancellation: Should you wish to cancel your appointment, please give advanced noticed. You can either call or text Lara with your appointment time and cancellation. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will incur a full rate cancellation fee.