Appointments & Fees
Standard Fees
Standard 50-55 minute consultations cost $217.
The full consultation fee is payable at the time of your appointment by direct debit/direct bank transfer/cash.
Weekly appointments are recommended initially. Appointments after this will be scheduled according to individual needs.
Private clients
No referral is required
Some private health providers can be billed directly. Otherwise receipts for service will be provided.
WorkCover
We will bill directly to WorkCover
DVA
You will need a referral from your GP
We will bill directly to DVA
Medicare Rebates
Clients with a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) will receive a rebate of $137.05 (out of pocket $79.50).
Your rebate may be higher toward the end of the year if the Medicare safety net has been reached.
Medicare rebates will be reimbursed to your nominated bank account within 24-48hrs.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not currently accepting Bulk Billing clients.
FAQ’s
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To get a mental health treatment plan you need to book a longer appointment with your GP. Advise your GP that you would like to talk about your mental health concerns and would like to get a mental health treatment plan. They will ask you some personal questions about your thoughts and feelings and may get you to complete a questionnaire or a simple psychological checklist. It is important to be as open and honest as possible with your GP when answering these questions. Your GP will then fill in the plan and set some mental health goals with you.
Once completed, your GP will send your mental health treatment plan along with a referral letter to our team at Highfields Psychology, or they may give it to you, to present at your first appointment with us. You must have this paperwork at the time of your first appointment with your psychologist in order to receive a Medicare rebate.
Your initial referral and mental health treatment plan will prescribe six therapy sessions. After this, you will need to have a review with your GP where you’ll discuss how you are progressing against the goals set out in your plan. If you and your GP agree that further therapy is required, your plan can be extended to 10 sessions for the year.
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Please check with your health fund to see if you are covered.
Receipts can be emailed if needed for third party claims. Please advise your clinician if this is needed.
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Yes – These services will incur a fee as they can be time consuming and extensive. Please discuss this with your psychologist.
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People often feel an assortment of emotions leading up to their first consultation, and a great relief once they get things off their chest. You don’t need to have your thoughts in order, or a coherent story to present to your session. Just show up as you are.
The first appointment is where your psychologist will start to dive into your world and start to figure out what kind of therapy will resonate best with you. You can expect them to gently guide you through and carefully listen to your concerns and experiences. A trauma focused approach will guide these appointments, ensuring you leave you appointment feeling heard and safe, not retraumatised.
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Yes – Highfields Psychology provides telehealth for rural and remote clients.
Since 30 March 2020, Medicare subsidised telehealth with a Psychologist has been broadened to include everyone. This was announced to be an ongoing feature of health care in Australia in December 2021.