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Medicare and Fees

Fees

Therapy appointments are 50 minutes in duration and a standard consultation fee is $260 per session. Clients are required to secure an appointment with a credit card and pay the full fee the day prior to their appointment. If clients do not wish to pay for their appointment with a credit card, it must be prepaid 72 hours prior to their appointment. Failure to do so may result in the appointment being cancelled and offered to another client on our waiting list. For Monday appointments, this must be received by the previous Friday.

Additional Fees

  • After Hours

After 5.00pm consultation fee incurs an additional $30, that is, $290 per session

  • NDIS Reports and Administrative Fees

Additional fees may apply for request for letters, NDIS reports, administrative matters or extended consultation with approved allied health providers. The pricing will vary depending on the complexity and scope of the request, please speak with Catherine or reception to obtain a quote.

Cancellation Policy

Appointment times are reserved specifically for you. For this reason, 48 hours notice is required if you need to cancel or reschedule. Appointments cancelled or changed within 48 hours incur a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellation fees are not Medicare rebatable. For  Monday appointments, please notify the administration team by midday on Friday, as reception is not monitored over the weekend.

Private Health Insurance

Private health insurance rebates may be available depending on your level of extras cover. Please check directly with your insurer.



Medicare Information

How does a Mental Health Care Plan work?

Under the Better Access Initiative, referred to as a Mental Health Treatment Plan,  your GP prepares a plan that allows you to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions. A Mental Health Treatment Plan prepared by your GP allows eligible clients to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions under the Better Access initiative. If you are unsure whether you are eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan or Medicare rebate, your GP can advise you, or you are welcome to contact the practice for general information.


For further information see:  

Better Access Initiative 


How to obtain a Mental Health Treatment Plan

  • See your GP or psychiatrist: They will complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan after an assessment of your mental health and wellbeing.
  • Referral to a Psychologist:
 Your GP will provide a referral letter addressed to Catherine Knott, Catherine Knott Psychology.
  • Access to Medicare Rebates:
 With a valid plan and referral, you may be eligible to receive Medicare rebates for a set number of psychology sessions per calendar year, in line with current Medicare guidelines. Eligible clients can currently access up to 10 individual Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions per calendar year, subject to Medicare guidelines.
  • Review:
 Your GP may review your progress and update your plan partway through treatment if additional sessions are required.


  • Medicare rebates are set by the Australian Government and may change from time to time.
  • The rebate is paid by Medicare after your appointment and reduces your out-of-pocket cost.
  • Your session fee is paid in full at the time of your appointment, then your Medicare rebate is processed and returned to you by Medicare.
  • The current Medicare rebate for a standard 50+ minute consultation with a registered psychologist is $98.95 per session.
  • Medicare rebates are processed electronically after your appointment where Medicare details are provided.

Rebates apply to:

  • 
In-person consultations
  • 
Telehealth (video) consultations
  • 
Phone consultations (where eligible under Medicare rules)

Rebates do not apply to:


  • Cognitive or diagnostic assessments

  • Report writing

  • Non-Medicare funded services

To claim a Medicare rebate you will need:

  • A valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP
  • A referral letter addressed to Catherine Knott
  • A valid Medicare card

Your referral and plan must be current at the time of your appointment.

Up to $98.95 per session for a registered psychologist


These amounts apply to sessions that are 50 minutes or longer and are claimed under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.


For example (illustrative only):

  • Your session fee: $260
  • Medicare rebate (example): $98.95 – $145.25
  • Your out-of-pocket cost: roughly $115–$160 after rebate


Exact rebate amounts are set by Medicare and can change each financial year. The above figures are based on the most recent publicly available Medicare rebate ranges.

Pay the full consultation fee at the 24 hours before your appointment.

The rebate is then processed through Medicare by the practice on your behalf.

Medicare deposits the rebate amount into your nominated bank account once approved.

Medicare currently allows up to 10 rebated individual psychology sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

After an initial set (often 6), a GP may review progress and extend for additional sessions up to the annual limit.

Individual therapy rebate - Registered Psychologist $98.95 per session