Referrals
You don't need a referral to make an appointment. I welcome self-referred clients, as well as referrals from medical specialists (GP, neurologist, geriatrician, psychiatrist etc), allied health professionals (speech therapist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, psychologist/counsellor/therapist, social worker, dietitian, audiologist, and NDIS (support coordinator, parent/guardian/carer, and support worker).
Please note that I do not provide forensic, medicolegal, or court-related assessments, reports, or treatment. This includes services related to family law proceedings, WorkCover, CTP, TPD, or other insurance claims, fitness-for-duty assessments, or matters commissioned by Legal Aid Queensland or Child Safety. This practice also does not provide services funded through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).
Fees
Treatment & cognitive health sessions
All therapy sessions are charged at an hourly rate of $250.
Assessments
Assessments are charged at an hourly rate of $250, with the total cost depending on the type of assessment and the time taken for testing. Generally, billable assessment time includes: an initial intake session, initial document review (if applicable), testing session(s), scoring and interpretation, preparation of your written report, and feedback. Total time generally ranges from 7-14 hours, with a total cost of approximately $1,750-$3,500. After the initial intake session and before committing to a full assessment, I will provide a quote for the type of assessment required and total expected cost, allowing you to know what to expect up front and as much time as you need to decide if you would like to proceed.
Cancellations
I ask for at least 48 hours' notice to change or cancel an appointment. Cancellations with less notice may incur a fee.
Funding options
Private clients
No referral is required to see me privately. You pay the session fee directly, and I'll provide an invoice after each appointment. Private payment is the most straightforward funding pathway and is available for all services — assessment, treatment, and preventative cognitive health. Payment is processed securely on the appointment day through card or Halaxy. Some sessions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate (treatment only) or private health cover.
National disability insurance scheme (NDIS)
I work with NDIS participants who are either self-managed or plan-managed. Psychology services are typically funded under Improved Daily Living (Support Category 15) in your NDIS plan. If you're unsure whether your plan includes funding for psychology, check with your plan manager or support coordinator before booking. I can provide an invoice in the format required for NDIS claims, and for plan-managed participants your plan manager handles payment directly.
Medicare rebates
Rebates available only where treatment is for a diagnosed mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Cognitive assessments, and in general the cognitive health and rehabilitation work I provide, aren't covered by Medicare. Medicare's psychology rebates (through the Better Access scheme) are designed for the treatment of diagnosed mental health conditions. However, if part of what you're dealing with is a diagnosed mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, treatment for that may be eligible for a Medicare rebate, and I can provide it under a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. As a registered psychologist, the current Medicare rebate is $101.55 per session, claimable for up to 10 individual sessions a year. My fee is $250, therefore with a Medicare rebate you would only pay the gap fee of $148.45. If you think this might apply to you, please mention it in your enquiry or speak with your GP.
Private health cover
If you have extras cover that includes psychology, you may be able to claim a partial rebate for treatment sessions. No referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is needed to claim through private health. Rebate amounts and annual limits vary considerably between funds and levels of cover. I'd recommend calling your fund before booking to ask specifically whether psychology (assessment or treatment) is covered, how much the rebate is per session, and what your annual limit is. Major funds including Medibank, BUPA, AHM, HCF, NIB and Australian Unity generally cover registered psychology under their extras policies. One important rule: for treatment you can't claim both Medicare and private health for the same session; you choose one or the other. If you're eligible for a Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, it's usually worth comparing both options to see which gives you the better return.