Info & Fees

• The Australian Psychology Society recommends a fee of $311 per session. For greater access to treatment, we have a standard fee range between $215 to $300 per session depending on the clinician’s level of experience. Sessions are 50 minutes in duration. For more detail on what the session fee is utilised for Click Here.
• We have worked hard to ensure your experience booking and paying for your appointments is as smooth, easy and efficient as possible. When completing your new client information and intake form we will request your credit/debit card details. These details are stored directly and securely on our practice management software (we are not able to view them). Payment for your session will be processed on the morning of your appointment automatically by our practice software. After your appointment we will process your Medicare rebate (if applicable) via our software and your rebate will be deposited into the bank account your have linked with Medicare (usually you receive your rebate in 1-2 days depending on your specific bank).

Medicare offers rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. In order to obtain Medicare rebates you need to first visit your General Practitioner (GP) and explain your mental health concerns and obtain a referral. It is usually necessary to book a longer consultation with your GP so that they have adequate time to develop a care plan with you. Your GP will complete a “Mental Health Care Plan” with you, and also provide you with a letter of referral. You must bring these documents to your first session in order to access your Medicare rebate. Please note you are able to take your letter of referral to any Psychologist (even if it is addressed to a specific Psychologist Medicare allows it to be valid/used with any Psychologist registered with Medicare).

As of 01/07/2025, Medicare will rebate: 

• $145.25 per standard consultation with a Clinical Psychologist
• $98.95 per standard consultation with a Clinical Psychology Registrar/General Psychologist 

Rebates may also be available from your Private health insurance. The amount of rebate available varies across different health insurance providers and levels of cover. If you would like to know the amount of rebate prior to your first session you will need to contact your health fund.

If circumstances occur and you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please provide 48 hours notice. Cancellations without adequate notice will attract a cancellation fee.

• If you provide less than 24 hours notice to cancel your appointment you will be charged the full session fee.
• If you provide less than 48 hours notice to cancel your appointment (but more than 24 hours) you will be charged a cancellation fee of $150.
• Please note, you are not able to obtain a Medicare rebate for cancellation fees.

Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Accident and Medico-legal Insurance services are available at Neira Psychology. Fees for these sessions are based on Insurance recommendations. It is important that all psychology insurance services are approved before attending, otherwise the account is the client’s responsibility on the day.

Formal reports are available and will incur additional fees.

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