You do not need a referral from a General Practitioner (GP) to access psychological services and assessment. However, if you have a mental health condition, or co-occurring physical health issues, it is recommended that you see a GP because they can assist by coordinating your treatment.
Wide Bay Psychology does not Bulk Bill. Free and low-cost mental health services may be available through Head to Health.
Payment will be required at the time of session.
Mental Health Care Plan
Mental Health Care Plan
Please note to receive a Medicare rebate when seeing an eligible practitioner, you must have a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. Mental Health Care Plans entitle you to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year. A referral is required from your GP to access the MHCP rebate. Medicare claims are processed electronically at the time of payment. There will be an out of pocket expense. The full fee needs to be paid prior to making a Medicare claim. The Medicare rebate is approximately $96.
Standard rates: $220.00 per 50-60 minute session.
Payment will be required at the time of session.
On completion of the initial course of treatment, the psychologist will provide a written letter to the referring GP or medical practitioner, which includes information on:
- completed screeners;
- treatment provided; and
- recommendations on future management.
Wide Bay Psychology does not Bulk Bill.
Free and low-cost mental health services may be available through Head to Health.
Private Sessions
Private Paying Client
Clients not covered by a MHCP.
Standard rates: $220.00 per 50-60 minute session.
Payment will be required at the time of session.
Please Note: You are unable to claim private health and MBS rebate for the same session.
- Initial Consultation $220
- Subsequent Consultation $220
- Report Preparation $220 per hour
- Telephone Consultation $220 per hour
- Case Conference $220 per hour
- File review for subpoena or other reasonable purposes
- Photocopying or records for subpoena or other reasonable purposes 35 cents per page for printed pages / photocopies
- Letters $220
Free and low-cost mental health services may be available through Head to Health.
NDIS
NDIS Self and Plan Managed Participants
We are unable to see NDIS Agency Managed (NDIA).
Cost: As per NDIS price guide.
For Self-Managed are payable at the time of your appointment.
Plan Managed Clients - invoices to be paid within 7 days. Please note, if your NDIS plan does not have the required funds to pay for the service you agree that you will then be personally liable for the charges.
Assessments, Letters and Reports
Assessments
Costs of Assessments, letters and reports to be discussed with psychologist.
NDIS will not pay for diagnostic assessments.
Please note: ADOS is currently not available
Recommended Fees
The recommended fee* for an AAPi Psychologist is www.aapi.org.au $315 For a standard 40-60 minute consultation * Recommendation only. Individual fees may vary. Valid until 30 June 2025.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide services to:
- Walk-in, crisis or emergency services.
- Medico-legal, worker’s compensation, family court, or other legal matters.
- Clients currently in court proceedings or about to go to court
- Criminal-related behaviours or concerns.
- High risk of suicidality or self-harm.
- High risk of violence to self or others.
- Current psychotic behaviours.
- Serious and chronic substance abuse, addiction or gambling difficulties.
- Bulk Billing and NDIA clients
In case of a crisis or emergency, please call 000 and attend your nearest hospital. We are not a crisis service and we do not provide after office hours contact.