Question 1

What is my out-of-pocket fee if I have a MHCP/referral?

Accepted Answer

Your out-of-pocket fee will be $100.95 due to clinical psychologists receiving a higher rebate ($149.05) than general psychologists.

Question 2

How long is each session, and how often should I attend?

Accepted Answer

Standard sessions are approximately 50 minutes.How often you attend will depend on what is happening for you, what you would like support with, and what feels manageable around work, family, finances, and everyday life.Many people begin with weekly or fortnightly sessions, particularly when they are wanting some consistency and momentum. There is no set schedule that works for everyone, though, and we can talk together about what feels most helpful for you.The frequency of sessions can also change over time. You may want more regular support during a particularly difficult period, and then choose to space sessions out as things begin to feel more manageable.Ultimately, therapy should work with your life, not add more pressure to it.

Question 3

What happens if I feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed during a session?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes therapy can bring up feelings, memories, or conversations that feel uncomfortable or overwhelming. If that happens, you can always let me know.We can slow things down, pause, take a breath, have a drink of water, take a break, change direction, or move away from the conversation completely. You never have to keep talking about something just because we have started.You are also allowed to say, “I don’t want to talk about that,” “I’m not ready,” or even, “I don’t know what I need right now.” We can work it out together.Therapy is collaborative, and I want you to feel able to be honest about what is and is not working for you. You can also let me know if I have misunderstood you, if something does not feel right, or if you need something different from me.Feeling emotional in therapy does not mean you are doing anything wrong. At the same time, therapy should not feel like something you simply have to endure. We will work together at a pace that feels supportive and manageable for you.

Question 4

How will I know if therapy is working for me?

Accepted Answer

I know it sounds a little cliché to say that progress in therapy is not always linear, but it truly isn’t.Sometimes therapy creates noticeable change, and other times progress shows up in much smaller ways. You might understand yourself a little better, recognise a pattern earlier, recover more quickly after a difficult day, or respond differently in a situation that would usually overwhelm you.You may become more confident setting boundaries, expressing what you need, making decisions, or being a little kinder to yourself. Sometimes progress is simply being able to talk about something that once felt impossible.There may also be weeks where things feel harder, messier, or like you have gone backwards. That does not automatically mean therapy is not working.We will regularly talk about how things are feeling, what has been helpful, what has not, and whether we need to change direction. You are always welcome to tell me if you feel stuck, unsure, or like therapy is not quite meeting your needs. Those conversations are part of therapy too.

Question 5

Is what I say confidential?

Accepted Answer

What you share in therapy is treated as private and confidential. Your personal information will not ordinarily be shared with anyone without your consent.There are, however, some limits to confidentiality. Information may need to be disclosed when:there is a serious or immediate concern for your safety or the safety of another persondisclosure is required or authorised by law, such as through a valid court subpoenathere are legal mandatory-reporting obligationsyou have provided consent for information to be shared with another person or organisation, such as your GP, insurer, solicitor or another treating professionalPsychologists also participate in professional supervision and consultation to support safe and ethical practice. At times, aspects of your therapy may be discussed with another appropriately qualified psychologist. Only information relevant to the consultation is shared, and identifying details are avoided wherever possible.Where it is safe and practical to do so, I will aim to speak with you before sharing your information and explain what needs to be disclosed and why.The limits of confidentiality will also be discussed with you before therapy begins, and you are always welcome to ask questions if you are unsure about how your information may be used or shared.

Question 6

What happens if I'm running late to an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes life happens and you end up running a little late.Please let me know as soon as you can by replying to your appointment reminder or sending me an email.We can usually still go ahead with the session, but we will need to finish at the original appointment time so the next person is not kept waiting. This might just mean the session is a little shorter than usual.If you are running quite late, we can work out whether there is still enough time for the session to be useful. Please keep in mind that the usual cancellation fee may still apply if there is not enough time for the appointment to go ahead.

Question 7

What do I do besides psychologist life?

Accepted Answer

You’ll usually find me at the beach, having a picnic, spending time with family and friends, finding somewhere good to eat, or unwinding with some HBO shows, though reality TV does come a close second.My latest repeat watch has been The Pitt - apparently once was not enough.Basically: good people, good food, sunshine, a decent show, and probably another attempt at keeping a plant happy.

MINDHEALTH
PSYCHOLOGY

Fees

$250

Individual Counselling
50-min therapy session

$149.05*

Medicare Rebate
*Available with valid referral/MHCP

$100.95

Out of Pocket Cost

MindHealth aim to keep their session fee below what is recommended by the Australian Psychological Society ($318 per session).

After Hours / Saturday

$275

Individual Counselling
50-min therapy session

$149.05*

Medicare Rebate
*Available with valid referral/MHCP

$125.95

Out of Pocket Cost

$350

Family Counselling
80-min therapy session

FAQs

New Client Bookings

Referrals

Medicare Rebate Assistance

Private Health

After Hours & Weekend Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Still Not Sure About Therapy?

What is my out-of-pocket fee if I have a MHCP/referral?

How long is each session, and how often should I attend?

What happens if I feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed during a session?

How will I know if therapy is working for me?

Is what I say confidential?

What happens if I'm running late to an appointment?

What do I do besides psychologist life?

Fees

$250 Individual Counselling 50-min therapy session

$149.05* Medicare Rebate *Available with valid referral/MHCP

$100.95 Out of Pocket Cost

MindHealth aim to keep their session fee below what is recommended by the Australian Psychological Society ($318 per session).

After Hours / Saturday

$275 Individual Counselling 50-min therapy session

$149.05* Medicare Rebate *Available with valid referral/MHCP

$125.95 Out of Pocket Cost

$350 Family Counselling 80-min therapy session

FAQs

New Client Bookings

Referrals

Medicare Rebate Assistance

Private Health

After Hours & Weekend Sessions

Cancellation Policy

Still Not Sure About Therapy?

What is my out-of-pocket fee if I have a MHCP/referral?

How long is each session, and how often should I attend?

What happens if I feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed during a session?

How will I know if therapy is working for me?

Is what I say confidential?

What happens if I'm running late to an appointment?

What do I do besides psychologist life?

$250

Individual Counselling
50-min therapy session

$149.05*

Medicare Rebate
*Available with valid referral/MHCP

$100.95

Out of Pocket Cost

$275

Individual Counselling
50-min therapy session

$149.05*

Medicare Rebate
*Available with valid referral/MHCP

$125.95

Out of Pocket Cost

$350

Family Counselling
80-min therapy session