Do you offer face-to-face sessions?

I predominantly provide online therapy sessions. Depending on your individual circumstances, face to face sessions may be offered.

What is the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme?

The Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme is an Australian government initiative designed to improve access to mental health services, specifically including psychological care. The Scheme provides Medicare rebates for psychological services, making mental health care more affordable and accessible for individuals with mental health conditions.

Under this scheme, individuals can receive Medicare rebates for consultations with registered psychologists. It allows for up to 10 individual therapy sessions per calendar year with an eligible psychologist.

Your psychologist will write a progress report detailing your treatment progress and outcomes after six Medicare-rebated sessions. Based on this report, you can obtain a re-referral from your doctor for an additional four Medicare-rebated appointments. After these subsequent four sessions, your psychologist will provide another treatment update to your doctor.

Individuals need a referral from a general practitioner (GP), psychiatrist, or paediatrician. This referral process typically begins with the development of a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).

How do I get a Mental Health Treatment Plan?

Book in with your General Practitioner (GP) and explain your mental health concerns. Your GP will complete the MHTP and provide you with a copy. You will need to provide these documents at your first session, which will entitle you to the Medicare rebate.

Do you bulk bill?

Unfortunately, I do not bulk bill at this time. However, lowered fees for people experiencing financial hardship are available under exceptional circumstances, and if requested by your Psychiatrist/GP in their referral letter.

Do you have current availability?

I am currently accepting new clients, and I have availability Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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