Fees
Individual Therapy
60 minutes session
Katherina Doherty
Clinical Director / Psychologist $215
We hope this short no-obligation discussion will help you feel at ease with your chosen therapist, give you an opportunity to discuss your goals and concerns in a confidential space, explore our approach and answer any questions you may have before you commence therapy.
Just book an available 15-min appointment slot with the psychologist of your choice. You will find a link to your session in your confirmation email (no need to download any software!).
You don’t have to face challenges alone.
Reach out for professional support
Medicare rebates are for a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates are available for individuals who have a Mental Health Care Plan from a GP. If you do have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, make sure to either bring it to the first session or have your GP clinic email / fax it in advance to BEACON Psychology, to claim the rebate.
Rebates are:
$96.65 per session for a Psychologist
(Gap payment Katherina Doherty $118.35)
Couples Therapy
Initial Session 90 minutes (must be booked by contacting the practice)
Subsequent Sessions 60 mins (may be booked online)
$310 initial session
$260 follow-up sessions
Note: Medicare do not provide rebates for couples counselling.
Payment
Fees are payable at the end of each session. Payment is by Debit Card via EFTPOS.
HICAPS terminals are available to process your Medicare or private health fund claims at the end of your session.
Private Health Cover
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to access rebates depending on your policy and type of cover. You will have to check your policy or contact your health fund. You cannot use Medicare and private health rebates together.
Cancelations / Non-Arrival
50% of the practitioner fee will be charged if appointment is cancelled or rescheduled less than one business day before appointment time or if you don’t turn up for the appointment.
What’s the difference between a psychologist with general registration and a clinical psychologist?
Psychologists with general registration (over 60% of Australia’s psychologists) have a minimum of six years of university training and supervised experience and build on that with ongoing education. Psychologist with an area of practice endorsement, such as a Clinical Psychologist, usually has additional university qualifications and supervised training in that specific area. In practice, the type of psychologist who is right for you depends on a range of factors including the area you may need help with, the specific skills and experience of your psychologist and feeling comfortable with your therapist. Whichever type of psychologist, you should expect the same quality of care, ethical behaviour and standards of practice.