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Fees & Rebates

Fees and Rebates

The cost of a consultation varies according to the type of service, the number of people attending (individual, couple, family) and the duration of the session.

The current Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended fee for psychological services is $330.00 per hour. However, we offer our fees at a reduced rate. Please note you do not need a referral from your GP to attend appointments.

Appointments are available in person or by telehealth (phone or zoom).

Initial Individual Appointment

$285 Initial Intake | $265 Subsequent sessions

 

Out of pocket $178.45 for initial intake and $158.45 for subsequent sessions
with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). Medicare rebate $101.55.

Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.

$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

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Initial Parent Appointment

$285 Initial Intake | 50 minutes

Parents attend an initial session before their child or teen attends
therapy. Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.

$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

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Child or Teen Appointment

$265 Subsequent sessions | 50 minutes

Out of pocket $144 with a valid GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
Medicare rebate $101.55.
$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

Separated parents: For children and teens 16 years and under, agreement is required from the other parent before appointments can be scheduled for your child or teen. . .

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Couples Counselling

$310 Initial Intake | 50 minutes $290 |Subsequent appointments  

Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.
Couples sessions are not eligible for Medicare rebates.

$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

Not eligible for Medicare rebates.

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Adult Counselling Session (2 adults)

Suitable for Blended Family matters, Post Separation Parenting , Parent Coaching

$310 Initial Intake | $290 Subsequent

Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.
$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

Not eligible for Medicare rebates.

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Family Therapy (3 people)

$420 | 50 minutes | 3 people
$460 | 75 minutes

Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.

Not eligible for Medicare rebates.

$25 additional for a weekday appointment from 5.00pm  $35 additional for Saturday appoiontments.

 

Telephone Consultation (30 mins)

$155 | Existing clients only 

Private Health Fund rebates apply. Check with your provider.

 

 

 

Family Law Services

Separated family services incur higher fees as they require specialised forensic training, extensive clinical interviews, file review and reading materaial.

The services include family therapy or reunification therapy, court-ordered family therapy, reunification therapy, child therapy, Parenting Coordination and FDR Mediation

For fee information  please contact us with your enquiry by completing the form below. Click on the link and the form will open. Or you can contact by email at info@positivefamilies.com.au

Separated Families & Family Law Enquiry Form

After Hours Surcharge

There is an after hours surcharge of $30 for all appointments booked from 5.00pm weekdays and for all weekend appointments. The surcharge is applied in addition to the standard session fees.

New Client Booking Deposit

To secure your initial appointment, a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $120 is required. This will be deducted from the session fee. Cancellations within two full business days of your appointment (not including the appointment day, weekends, or public holidays) will incur an additional cancellation fee.

Medicare Rebates 

We are registered Medicare Providers and rebates are available for eligible clients.  A Medicare rebate of $92.90 is available per session with a Psychologist. Eligible clients will be able to access

  • 10 individual sessions with a psychologist per calendar year plus
  • 10 group therapy sessions with a psychologist per calendar year.

To determine if you are eligible for the Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) you will need to make an appointment with your doctor, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist. We suggest booking a longer consultation with your doctor so there is sufficient time to develop the care plan. Ensure that the  referral is issued to Positive Families.

A copy of the MHTP must be provided before your initial appointment. To claim the Medicare rebate,  your MHTP must be dated prior to attending an appointment.

After 6 sessions with your Psychologist, you will then need to visit your doctor for a review to ensure you can access the additional sessions.

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Private Health Fund Rebates

Private health fund rebates are available via our Hicaps facility. In order to determine your rebate, please contact your health fund directly.

Bupa

Medibank Private

NIB

HCF

St Lukes 

Payment of Fees

Fees are payable in full on the day of your consultation. We have EFTPOS faciitites for your convenience. Medicare rebates can be processed through our HICAPS facility.

Cancellation Policy

Clients are required to provide 2 x business day’s notice (not including the day of the appointment) to cancel or reschedule an appointment.  This ensures we have enough time to offer your appointment to other clients. If the required notice is not provided, a cancellation fee is payable.  Medicare and private health fund rebates do not apply for late cancellation or non-attendance fees.