Fees
Fees for clinical consultation vary on the clinician you see and the consultation provided. As a general guide, standard 50 minute sessional fees vary from $190 to $300. Individual clinicians will advise you of their fee schedule when you book your initial consultation.
Couples Therapy Fees: Couples therapy is not funded by Medicare and does not attract a government rebate. However, clients are encouraged to contact their private health fund as some will cover a portion, or all of the cost of therapy, depending on the individual coverage taken out.
If you are a current health care card holder, please share this with your clinician when discussing consultation fees Please note Inner North is not a bulk billing practice.
The Australian Psychological Society sets a recommended schedule of fees for psychologists. The 2019-2020 standard 45 to 60 minute consultation fee is $260.
Cancellation fees apply for late notice. Your clinician will detail this at registration.
Medicare Funding
The Federal Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care “ Program or Mental Health Care Plan program provides support for eligible people to access funding for up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions per year from registered psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists.
Inner North is not a bulk-billing clinic and clients will be required to pay a gap.
Private Health Care Funding
Clients are encouraged to understand their private health care funding eligibility prior to commencing treatment, and communicate any private health insurance claiming requirements to their clinician via email prior to commencement.