Fees
At Solana Psychology, consultation fees vary depending on which clinician/therapist you see. Below is a rough guide, however you can confirm your exact fee with your intake officer and it will also be outlined in your appointment details. Please note The Australian Psychological Society’s recommended fee is $300.00 per 50 minute consultation.
| Clinician / Therapist | Fee Range | Medicare Rebate | Out of pocket cost after Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | $250-$270 | $137.05 | $126-$146 |
| Psychologist | $220-$260 | $93.35 | $131-$171 |
| Mental Health Social Worker | $220-240 | $82.30 | $140.95-$160.95 |
| Mental Health Occupational Therapist | $220-240 | $82.30 | $140.95-$160.95 |
| Counsellor | $125-$155 | Nil | $125-$155 |
| EMDR Practitioner | $220-$270 | Subject to practitioner: Confirm with your intake officer | $220-$270 |
| Counselling Intern/provisional psychologist | $115-$135 | Nil | $115-$135 |
| Couples Counselling | $250-$300 | Nil | $250-$300 |
| Medicare rebates only apply in the case of a valid Mental health Care Plan AND Referral. You are eligible for up to 10 rebates per calendar year, at the discretion of your GP. |
Please note:-
- All fees are paid on the day of the consultation.
- We do not do medico-legal reports or Workcover/ TAC/ NDIS assessments or consultations.
- Although there are no Medicare rebates associated with seeing a counsellor, you may be eligible through private health care to receive some remuneration. Please contact your private health insurance provider for further information.
You can request any service listed above here:-
Medicare Rebates
Medicare provides you access to a rebate for up to 10 consultations per calendar year, however you will require a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP which must be bought to the initial session to claim the rebate.
You can receive a Medicare rebate direct to your bank account, and private health insurance rebates can be accessed if you have the appropriate cover (this is to be discussed with your provider).
When going to get a referral and MHCP, GPs prefer you to schedule a double appointment to better understand your concerns and complete a MHCP. More information about Mental Health Treatment Plans can be found here.
Psychiatrists and Paediatricians can refer to psychologists for Medicare services. In such cases a Mental Health Care Plan is not required; however, you do require a referral letter.
Private Insurance
For all of the services listed above, you may be eligible for a rate from your private health fund. Please contact your insurance provider for terms and conditions.
Cancellations
Solana Psychology has a 48-hour cancellation policy. If you need cancel your appointment, please contact us no later than 48 hours prior to your appointment. This is to ensure that we have sufficient notice to offer this time to other clients who are in need of support.
If you do not attend and do not inform us of your non-attendance prior to the session you will be changed the full fee.
If you cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours, you will be charged the 75% of the full fee for this session. Please also note that rebates through Medicare or private health insurance are not available for unattended or cancelled appointments.