PSYCHOLOGY FEES & REBATES

Fees

Clinical Psychologist

$260 total | 50 min

$141.85 rebate

General Psychologist

$240 total | 50 min

$96.65 rebate

Couples Therapy

$270 | 50 min

Couples therapy is not eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Session times vary. Please see an overview on our Couples Therapy page.

Clinical Supervision

$240 + GST | 50 min

Jessie McDonald is a Board-Approved Supervisor who is able to provide primary supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and General Psychologists.

After Hour Sessions

Sessions outside standard office hours have been made available to assist with access to services for those with other commitments. Saturday sessions are available with Josh Shalevski.

These sessions incur an ‘out of hours’ surcharge of $20, which is applied in addition to above standard session rates.

Reports

Written reports (including school and work-related letters) are typically invoiced at the sessional rate (as above outlined). Please note, we are unable to complete medico-legal, family court or forensic reports.

Cancellation Policy

We respect that your time is valuable and appreciate that you understand ours is too. With session times in high demand, we require a minimum of 24 business hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, or the full fee may be incurred. 

We welcome Telehealth sessions as an alternative should you be unable to attend in person.

Rebates

Medicare Rebates

For Australian clients, Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions each year with a General Practitioner (GP) or Psychiatrist referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). Medicare rebates are also available for Telehealth consultations.

Further information about Medicare services can be found on the Australian Psychological Society website. Please note, you do not require a GP referral to attend psychology sessions.

Private Health Rebates

You may be eligible for a partial reimbursement for psychology fees through your private health fund. Please contact your health fund directly for further information.

Please note that you are not able to claim for private health insurance rebates if you are already accessing Medicare rebates for your session.

Third-Party Insurance

You may be referred to JCM Psychology by a third party provider, such as:

In such cases, payments are typically paid for directly by the third party.

FAQ

  • The easiest way to book an appointment is via email at admin@jcmpsychology.com or by calling the clinic on (07) 5605 7122 (Monday to Friday).

  • No, you do not need a referral to attend psychology sessions. Feel free to contact us to discuss your suitability for treatment and schedule an appointment. Private clients may be eligible for rebates through their private health fund.

  • We have limited after hours appointments. Please let us know if you require a before or after hour booking when you contact us so we can determine whether there are currently any available appointment times that will suit your request.

  • You may be eligible for a MHTP if you meet criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition. The easiest way to explore this option is by booking in an extended appointment with your GP and discussing your current concerns.