Our books are currenlty closed, we are no longer accepting new referrals. 

Focus Time Psychology is able to provide a range of psychological and counselling services. As a private practice, fees are payable on the day of service, we accept a range of payment options. A receipt will be provided at the end of each session. Medicare Bulk Billing, 3rd party related insurance or other reports are not provided by Focus Time Psychology. Focus Time Psychology does not provide reports for insurance or court.

Private Funded: You do not need a referral.

Medicare rebates: Pending availability Focus Time Psychology may accept 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. To access this service, confirm your referrer has checked current availability at Focus Time Psychology as we do not hold a waiting list. Accepted referrals need to included a referral letter and a completed mental health treatment plan (MHCP)  prior to the session by your referring provider. Better Access referrals will cover part of the session fee only, and may allow for up to 10 psychologically focused rebated consultation per calendar year.

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA): Pending availability we are able to provide Gold and White card holders (specific conditions) access to psychological services with an appropriate referral.

NDIS: Plan Managed. We are able to provide support / counselling to planned managed NDIS participants.

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 Psychologist, Counsellor from September 23 2024

Service Description 

Upfront Fee

Medicare Rebate

After Rebate

Standard 50 min ** (including Telehealth)

$180 

$96.65

$83.35

Standard 50 min (private – full fee)

$180 

Not available

Clincial Supervision

Please email

Not available

Counsellor Group Supervision (Early Career)

Please email

Not available

Assessments

Not available

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.