Fees and rebates

Medicare for Psychology Services

You may be eligible for Medicare funding for psychological services. You will need to contact your general practitioner to request a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). With a MHCP you may be eligible for up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year.

Medicare rebate for Clinical Psychology - $137.05

Medicare rebate for General Psychology - $93.35

The out-of-pocket cost to you will depend on the length of the session and the fee being charged by the psychologist. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fees 2022-2023 has the standard 46-60 minute consultation fee at $300. This is a recommendation only. The fee is at the discretion of the individual psychologist.

Private Fees

Private health fund rebates may be available with extras cover.

Psychology Group Sessions

Medicare rebate available: $34.80

The group Medicare rebate is available for up to 10 group sessions per calendar year with a GP referral. This is in addition to the rebate available for the 10 Individual Psychology sessions per calendar year.