Individual Therapy

In-person or via Telehealth

 

With a referral from your GP, your out-of-pocket cost for a session is generally only $112. However, you do not need a referral to book a session and access support.

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Individual Therapy Session Costs

Each 50-minute session is charged at $250. This is below the Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended fee rate of $280, and you may be eligible for a Medicare Rebate, as described below. Payment is required on the day of your appointment.

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The fee for an out-of-hours session (from 17:00 or weekends) is $265 for a 50-minute session. The payment requirements and Medicare processing rate remain the same.

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Medicare Rebates

The Medicare rebate you will receive for each session is $137.05 (this means there is only a gap payment of $112.95 for weekday sessions). In order to access this rebate, you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP (or psychiatrist). A Mental Health Treatment Plan will entitle you to claim up to 10 Medicare rebates per calendar year (January 1st until December 31st, not a year from the referral). Your referral may entitle you to up to 6 Medicare rebated sessions; following review from your referrer, you may be provided additional rebates. Please contact me if you have any questions about this process.

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If you are interested in obtaining a Mental Health Treatment Plan, please talk to your GP (or psychiatrist). If you wish to utilise a Medicare rebate for your session with me, you will need a written referral to Psychologist Dr Kaitlin Harkess. You can obtain this rebate for both in-person sessions or Telehealth sessions.

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Private Health Insurance

Depending on your insurer and your level of coverage, it may be possible for you to claim a partial rebate from your extras cover. Please speak directly to your insurer about seeing a Clinical Psychologist. 

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Cancellations

At least 48 hours’ notice is required if you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment. This gives me a chance to contact other clients who would like that time.

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If you do not attend your appointment, or give less than 48 hours’ notice of cancellation, you will be charged an $80 cancellation fee. You are responsible for the payment of cancellation fees, as it is not claimable through Medicare or private health funds.

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If you have any further questions about fees or appointments, please contact me.

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Adult ADHD Assessment

ADHD Assessments typically take 3 sessions which are charged at $300 to account for the additional time used to collate information and compile it into a comprehensive report. Medicare rebates can be applied, meaning the out of pocket expense for each assessment session would be $162.95.

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If you have any further questions or would like to book your ADHD Assessment, please contact me.

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