Fees and Rebates
These vary depending on your circumstance and method of referral.Session Fees
Session Fees vary depending on your circumstance and method of referral. A standard 50 minute counselling consultation fee ranges from $190 – $200.
Assessment Fees range from $240 – $260 per hour of assessment, and these do not attract a Medicare rebate.
Medicare rebates are available for counselling clients referred by a General Practitioner who are deemed suitable for a Mental Health Care Plan. You can receive rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
All our psychologists at Kare Psychology are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and have Medicare provider numbers which enables clients to claim a Medicare rebate for individual counselling sessions and or group sessions.
At Kare Psychology we are usually able to process your Medicare rebates on the day of your appointment. We provide this options to reduce your stress – as the client you won’t need to visit a Medicare centre to claim and receive your rebate.
A referral is required prior to your first appointment with your psychologist in order to receive a Medicare rebates.
Additional Referral Methods
Clients may access therapy sessions under other referral methods if suitable. See below. Client that are eligible to be referred under Workcover or TAC have the cost of sessions covered by the referring body however a gap fee might be required.
Private health insurance – Client’s with private health insurance
Workcover – A person suffering a from mental health issues that has resulted from a work-related injury or illness (you will need to speak to your general practitioner and/or employer about eligibility)
TAC – A person who has sustained an injury in a transport accident (you will need to speak to your general practitioner and/or TAC)
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee applies to cancellations of less than 48hrs notice. Appointments can be rescheduled by contacting Kare Psychology either by phone or email at reception@karepsychology.com.au
Our Locations
● Brunswick
(Consulting From The Health Collective)
5/200 Sydney Road
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Phone number: 03 6169 1570
● Fitzroy North
468 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Phone number: 03 6169 1570