Where is your practice located?
My practice is located at Hartington Centre, on the corner of Arthurton Road and Hartington Street in Northcote, Victoria. The clinic is a five minute walk from Northcote Station and there is ample parking on Hartington Street next to the clinic.
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 offer reduced fees?
Yes, I offer reduced fees for asylum seekers and refugees. Also, if you are unemployed, or in financial difficulty I can offer reduced fees. Please reach out to me to discuss.
Do you have current availability?
I am currently accepting new clients, and I have availability Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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