fees and rebates

session fees

Initial Appointments: $300

  • The first session of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a 2-hour appointment. This extended session allows for a comprehensive assessment, where we explore your concerns, emotional responses, and any unconscious barriers that may be maintaining distress. The goal is to gain a clear understanding of your difficulties and response patterns to tailor the most effective treatment approach for you.

Standard 50 minute consultation: $200

  • Appointments after 6:00 PM incur a $15 surcharge.

Medicare Rebates

You do not need a GP referral to see a psychologist. However, if you are eligible for Medicare rebates, you can receive up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).

To access Medicare rebates, you will need:

  1. A valid MHCP from your General Practitioner (GP).

  2. A referral letter from your GP.

How it works:

  • Initial Referral: Covers the first 6 sessions.

  • Review and Additional Sessions: After the initial sessions, your GP can review your progress and provide a referral for up to 4 more sessions.

Medicare currently offers a rebate of $96.65 per session, leaving an out-of-pocket cost of approximately $103.35 per session.

Please note: Medicare rebates cannot be processed for unattended appointments. Ensure you attend or provide sufficient notice if you need to reschedule.


Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)

If you have a chronic condition or complex care needs, you may qualify for services under an EPC plan, which allows up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year. These sessions must be part of a GP Management Plan and recommended in a Team Care Arrangement.

Medicare rebate for EPC sessions: $60.35 per session.

Private Health Insurance

If you wish to claim through private health insurance, you will need to submit your claim directly to your insurer following the session.


Please note: HICAPS is not available at this time.

Cancellation Policy

As a solo practitioner, I prioritise your care and do not double-book or fill cancellations at short notice. To ensure fairness and maintain the quality of service, the following cancellation policy applies:

  • Cancellation Policy

    To ensure fairness and allow us to offer appointments to those on our waitlist, we kindly request a minimum of 2 business days’ notice for any appointment cancellations or rescheduling.

    Cancellations or changes made within 2 business days of the scheduled appointment will incur the full session fee, as this time cannot typically be reallocated at short notice. Please note that business days refer to Monday through Friday, excluding public holidays.

    For example, to cancel a Monday appointment, notice must be given by the previous Thursday at the latest.

    We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Exceptions for genuine emergencies may apply, such as:

  • Illness (a medical certificate may be required).

  • Family emergencies (e.g., illness, injury, or bereavement).

Examples NOT considered emergencies:

  • Work or school meetings.

  • Social or extracurricular activities.

  • Exhaustion of referral or MHCP sessions.

By respecting this policy, you help ensure continuity of care for all clients.