Fees and Rebates

Individual Therapy

The fee for one standard 50-minute clinical psychology consultation with Dr Reza Nejad is $265. This amount is payable in full on the day of your consult. Please make sure you have sufficient funds in your account the day of your appointment. If you have a current, eligible Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare will refund your rebate, $141.80, back into your nominated bank account. Alternatively, you can claim your rebate online or at a Medicare office.

Group Therapy

Group therapy is not just clinically effective, it is cost effective as well. The cost of the online group for all 6 sessions is approximately $55 per session.

They are small groups with 6 – 10 people and they are usually held in the evenings. Medicare rebates may be available if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.

Groups run by a clinical psychologist cost $55 and a Medicare rebate of $34.60.

Psychological Assessments & Reports

Letters and reports are not a standard part of psychological treatment. This service also does not form part of treatment and will be charged separate to your treatment sessions.

Minimum cost is $300, for writing a one-page letter providing a brief non-comprehensive opinion on symptoms, likely causes, and treatment required.

However, please note most reports produced by our team are 2-3 pages in length and four sessions are required to be able to form an accurate support letter or report.

Please be advised we do not provide any forensic or court related reports.

Supervision

Our supervision fees for 4+2, 5+1 and clinical Registrar programs are $160 for a 60-minute session.

Our supervision fees for all other professionals including endorsed psychologists or registered psychologists are $200 for a 60-minute session.

Couple Therapy

The Gottman Method assessment phase typically involves 3 sessions to thoroughly evaluate the couple’s relationship history, current issues, and potential areas for growth. The Assessment phase consists of an appointment together as a couple, then each person individually then together again.

Initial Assessment: First Assessment Appointment (80 minutes) includes Gottman assessment – $500

Individual Sessions: Individual Assessment appointments $280 (50 minutes)

Joint Session: Subsequent Assessment Session (couple) $420 (80 minutes)

Subsequent Appointments – $280 (50 minutes)

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel or postpone an appointment, we require at least 48 business hours notice. Cancellations less than 48 business hours notice will incur a fee of $220. Appointments that were cancelled within 24 business hours, or unattended without prior notice (DNA) will incur full fee $265. These cancellation fees are not claimable through Medicare or your private health fund. This amount will be automatically debited from your nominated debit/credit card stored on our system or an invoice will be sent via post/email if this has not been provided. In the unlikely event that this fee is not paid, we reserve the right to utilize a debit collection service to recoup the funds. Your cancellation notice would be much appreciated, as this can enable us to provide services to other clients who may be in need of an urgent appointment.

PLEASE NOTE:

A late cancelled appointment is a loss to three people:

The client who is delaying their therapy progress
Another client who has been sitting on the waiting list to see the psychologist urgently
The psychologist who spent the morning preparing the session

Funding For Therapy

Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)

You require a referral from your GP to access clinical psychology treatment services
The total number of services provided depends on the specifics of your claim
No gap fee is charged for these services
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

Employer Assistance Programs (EAP)

You will need to discuss with your employer to ascertain if you are eligible for EAP services for personal or work-related issues
Up to five sessions are typically funded by employers
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

Medicare – Better Access to Mental Health Care

You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year for psychological services with a clinical psychologist. Please note this applies to individual counselling only, not couple therapy.
All sessions at Sehat Psychology will incur a gap fee, we do not offer bulk billing
Please speak to your GP regarding obtaining a referral with a mental health care plan
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.
Individuals with Eating Disorder can access up to 40 psychological services per calendar year under the Eating Disorder Plan. Referrals must come from a medical practitioner (GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician) who has developed the Eating Disorder Plan.

Private Fees / Self-Funded

You may attend Sehat Psychology as a private patient which means that you do not require a referral.

Private Health Fund Insurance

You will most likely need Extras cover on your Insurance Policy in order to claim rebates for individual, couple or group, clinical/general psychology services. The amount reimbursed will vary as this depends upon your Private Health Fund and your level of cover.
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

Transport Accident Commission (TAC)

A referral from your GP is required to access Psychology services to help treat transport or vehicle-related injuries or illnesses
Individual, Family or Group Counselling services can be provided
The total number of services provided will depend on the specifics of your claim
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

Work Safe (Workers Compensation)

You will need a referral from your GP to access Psychology services for work-related injuries or illnesses
Individual, family or group counselling services can be provided
The total number of services provided will depend on the specifics of your claim
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

NDIS

At Sehat Psychology, we can provide psychological services to self-managed clients, or plan-managed clients. As our psychologists are not registered providers, we cannot provide services for NDIA-managed clients.
If you are covered by NDIS there is generally no out of pocket cost.
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

WorkCover

If you’ve experienced a work-related injury or stress that has led to psychological issues, you may be eligible for fully funded or partially funded therapy sessions under WorkCover
We sometimes can handle the billing directly with WorkCover, meaning you can focus on your healing journey.
To find out more about eligibility and how to initiate this process, please reach out to WorkCover and then get in contact with us.
To access funded services, you must provide approved claim details 48 hours before your first session. If, for any reason, approval is not provided, you will be responsible for full payment, or appointments may be cancelled.

Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance

We are able to offer services to clients that have suffered psychological harm as a result of an accident covered by Compulsory Third Party (or CTP) insurance.
Please contact your doctor or rehabilitation provider to learn if you may be eligible for this service.