We understand that seeing your psychologist is important. Hence we have enabled options to allow you to continue to see your psychologist.
Medicare funded sessions
Select Book Online, and select either of the below options:
- Psychologist – Telephone consultation (20 minutes) – Medicare funded (91183) / Covid-19
- Psychologist – Telephone consultation (50 minutes) – Medicare funded (91184) / Covid-19
Both of these sessions are fully funded by Medicare but there are conditions for this.
Note the conditions below and book the appropriate option online.
Telehealth services will be available to:
- people isolating themselves at home on the advice of a medical practitioner, in accordance with homeisolation guidance issued by the AHPPC, and people who meet the current national triage protocolcriteria for suspected COVID-19 infection after consultation with either the national COVID-19 hotline,state COVID-19 hotlines, registered medical or nursing practitioner or COVID-19 trained health clinictriage staff
- people aged over 70
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 50
- people with chronic health conditions or who are immunocompromised
- parents with new babies and people who are pregnant
People in isolation or quarantine for COVID-19 can see any eligible health provider through new telehealth
items. Patients in vulnerable groups can additionally see a health provider via telehealth for a non-COVID-19
matter if they have seen that provider face-to-face at least once in the previous 12 months.
Private funded sessions – eligible for Private health Insurance
Select Book Online, and select either of the below options:
- Psychologist – Telephone consultation (50-60 minutes)
- Psychologist – Telephone consultation (Less than 30 minutes)
Notes:
- Telephone consultation with a Psychologist;
- May be able to claim from your insurance company if you have private health insurance;
How do I get a Mental Health Care Plan?
Visit your GP and ask them for a referral to our clinic. Describe the issues and they’ll give you a referral to see us.
What happens if I don't want to see my GP?
If you don’t want to see a GP, you can visit us without a Medicare Care Plan. You can discuss fees when you call us.
How many sessions do I get by obtaining a Medicare Care Plan?
Medicare provides you with 6 sessions initially. In the event you need additional sessions, visit your GP and they can refer you back to us for more sessions.
Have any questions? Call us now!
Book online or call 0416 254 189 for an appointment now