fees and rebates
Initial consultation
Your initial session at Melissa Kent Psychology is 60-75 minutes long.
Our clinicians dedicate additional time in the initial session for assessment, and following the initial session for treatment planning (including collaboration with other practitioners/specialists where appropriate).
clinical psychologist initial consultation fee $220
With a GP or psychiatrist referral/Mental Health Care Plan, your Medicare rebate of $124.50 can be processed on your behalf on the spot. Your out of pocket cost for your initial session is $95.50.
psychologist initial consultation fee $200
With a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician referral/Mental Health Care Plan, your Medicare rebate of $84.80 can be processed on your behalf on the spot. Your out of pocket cost for your initial session is $115.20.
accredited mental health social worker initial consultation fee $190
With a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician referral/Mental Health Care Plan, your Medicare rebate of $74.80 can be processed on your behalf on the spot. Your out of pocket cost for your initial session is $115.20.
subsequent sessions
Subsequent sessions with our clinicians are 50-60 minutes long.
clinical psychologist session fee $190
With a GP referral/Mental Health Treatment Plan, your Medicare rebate of $124.50 can be processed on your behalf on the spot.
Your out of pocket cost is $65.50.
psychologist session fee $180
With a GP referral/Mental Health Treatment Plan, your Medicare rebate of $84.80 can be processed on your behalf on the spot.
Your out of pocket cost is $95.20.
accredited mental health social worker session fee $160
With a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician referral/Mental Health Care Plan, your Medicare rebate of $74.80 can be processed on your behalf on the spot. Your out of pocket cost is $85.20.
family and couples therapy sessions
For clients who are booking family based treatment (e.g., Family Based Treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa), initial and subsequent sessions are $240, as the whole family attends each session. Please note that Medicare rebates do not apply to family sessions.
For couples therapy sessions, initial sessions are $190 and subsequent sessions are $160. Please note that Medicare rebates do not apply to couples therapy sessions.
private health fund rebates
Private health fund rebates may apply to your sessions with our clinicians. You will need to check with your fund regarding your level of cover and inclusions. Most private health funds require you to pay for your session upfront, and they reimburse you upon production of the receipt from your session.
DVA white and gold card holders
Melissa sees DVA White and Gold Card holders. If you hold a DVA White or GoldCard, please inform our Client Relations Team when you make your booking.
bulk billing and reduced rates
Bulk billing or reduced rates may be offered upon production of an Australian Government Health Care Card. This is at the discretion of the clinician. If you require consideration for reduced rates, please discuss with our Client Relations Team.
cancellation and non-attendance policy
When appointments are booked, the clinician reserves the whole hour especially for you, therefore the following cancellation policy is in place:
- We require 48 hours notice to reschedule or cancel a session without incurring any extra fees. This policy is in place to allow us to offer the allocated time to another client who many be on a cancellation or waiting list for an appointment
- A $50 fee will be charged for non-attendance, or less than 24 hours notice of cancellation of a session
- We understand that sometimes you may be unable to keep an appointment because of sudden illness or an unexpected personal emergency. If this happens to you, please contact us as soon as possible to explain the situation
- A late cancelled appointment or non-attendance is a loss to three people - the client who is delaying their therapy process, another client who has been sitting on the waiting list to see the clinician urgently, and the clinician who spent the morning preparing for the session.
