Focus Time Psychology is able to provide a range of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and other related psychological and counselling services. As a private practice, fees are payable on the day of service, including consultations with a mental health care plan referral (MHCP). We accept credit card, EFTPOS transactions, cash or direct deposit. A receipt will be provided at the end of each session. 3rd party provider accounts are available, prior approval is required before consultation. Focus Time Psychology does not provide reports for insurance or , court.

Private Funded: You do not need a referral to see Nev Shackleton. Please contact admin for more details.

Medicare rebates: Focus Time Psychology accepts GP and Psychiatrist referrals under the Medicare Better Access program.  This may enable rebates on specific and focused psychological services provided by a registered Psychologist at Focus Time Psychology. To access this service, a referral letter and completed mental health treatment plan (MHCP) must be completed prior to the session by your referring provider.  MHCP will cover part of the session fee only, we do not bulk bill. A MHCP may allow for up to 10 psychologically focused rebated consultation per calendar year.

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Nev is able to provide Gold and White card holders (specific conditions) access to psychological services with an appropriate referral.

Open Arms (formerly Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS)) Neville Shackleton, is registered to provide services under Open Arms. Call for further information.

NDIS: Plan Managed. Nev is able to provide support / counselling. Please contact admin for more information. 

Private health funds please check with your private health fund for psychological service refunds.

Fees and Rebates for consultations and other services provided by a registered Psychologist from July 1 2023

Service Description 

Upfront Fee

Medicare Rebate

After Rebate

Standard 50 min ** (including Telehealth)

$180 

$92.90

$87.10

Standard 50 min (private – full fee)

$180 

Not available

Short between 20-40 min (private – full fee)

$120

Not available

Relationship counselling 90 min

$270

Not available

Assessments

Please call

Not available

Letters and reports ***

$270/hr

Not available

Letters and reports (3rd party invoiced)

$270/hr (+10% GST)

Not available

**          with valid mental health care plan referral

***        excluded Medicare and other 3rd party required reporting

Cancellation Policy

 Appointments cancelled within less than 24 hours will be charged the full rate for that appointment.