Our Pricing
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The standard rate for a psychology session is $260.00 - this is a substantial discount compared to the $330.00 per session which is the Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended rate for a 46-60 minute Psychology session.
https://psychology.org.au/psychology/about-psychology/what-it-costs
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MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLAN (MHTP or MHCP)
$245 per 50 minute session
Medicare Rebate $101.55
Out-of-pocket expense $143.45
If you are struggling with a mental health concern such as depression or anxiety and many other conditions you may be entitled to a mental health care plan.
If you have a mental health plan from your GP (arranged prior to the session) you will be entitled to 10 sessions per year.
The price is $245 for a 50 minute session with a Medicare rebate of $101.55 - that means your out of pocket expense is $143.45 per session.
The standard fee at Lisa Joseph Psychology ($260) is substantially less than the recommended fee of $330.
Please note the recommended fee of $330 will be charged for report writing, and MHCP sessions where the client has reached the Medicare Safety Net (in which case Medicare will cover 80% of the gap, leaving an out-of-pocket expense of less than $50 for most clients).
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Sessions are charged at $245.00 per 50-minute session.
Most private health care providers will reimburse you for psychology sessions with a registered psychologist. Please contact your health provider directly for further details.
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If a third party is paying for your session we normally invoice them directly. We will need financial and contract information from you about your third-party provider to set up the payment process.
Third-party providers may include;
NDIS - $252.99 per 50-minute session (recommended rate)
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) - please inquire directly
Department of Veterans Affairs
Work-cover $277.00 per 50 min session
Other Insurance organisations standard rate of $277.00 per hour
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Pricing for private sessions is $230.00
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Adult ADHD & Autism Assessment Fees
ADHD Assessment
Clinical assessment and diagnostic letter: $1,100
Comprehensive assessment and written report: $1,600
Autism Assessment
Clinical assessment and diagnostic letter: $1,100
Clinical assessment, comprehensive report and feedback session: $1,600
Combined ADHD + Autism Assessment
Clinical assessment and diagnostic letter: $1,500
Clinical Assessment, comprehensive written report & Feedback session: $2,500
The comprehensive report option includes a detailed written report and feedback session.
Fees cover the assessment process and do not guarantee a particular diagnostic outcome.
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We understand that at times you may need to cancel or change your appointment, however, please be aware that cancellations within a 48hr period incur a $100 cancellation fee unless we can find a replacement for the session in which case there is no fee.
Cancellations within a 24hr period will incur the full fee for the session and rebates can not be provided.
NDIS cancellation policy requires 7 days notice as per NDIS service agreements.
Please give as much notice as possible for cancellations as it prevents someone else taking that session.