Fees
As recommended by the Australian Psychological Society our fees are aligned with the 2023-2024 recommended schedule of fees, which recommends a fee of up to $300 for a 50 - 60 minute consultation with a Clinical Psychologist. Please note at Origin Psychology you will pay $290 a session which is within Australian Psychological Society guidelines. Also, note that you may be charged an additional fee for report writing and support letters depending on the duration of time that may be devoted to the task.
Rebates
If you were referred by your GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), you are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate. The current Medicare rebate for an appointment with a clinical psychologist for sessions lasting at least 50-60 minutes is $141.85. You must provide a copy of your referral and MHTP by fax or email prior to your initial appointment. These must be emailed or faxed directly to Origin Psychology.
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to access rebates for psychology. Please contact your insurance provider to check your eligibility.
Payments
Fees for face-to-face sessions are payable directly at the end of your appointment. Payment for appointments can be made via an Efpos machine via debit/credit card. Please note that there is a Efpos processing fee for the use of both debit and credit card payments of (1.1%). No cash is accepted.
If eligible, Medicare claims will be processed automatically for you following the processing of payment.
Telehealth Appointments:
Payments for Telehealth appointments are made through Origin Psychology’s practice management software and are payable directly after the session. Please note these payments are made through the STRIPE system and are charged with a processing fee of (1.1%)
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend a scheduled appointment you must provide as much notice as possible. Your appointment time is booked in for you and is there to ensure the continuity and efficacy of your treatment plan.
If you cancel 1 business day (24 hours) before your appointment you will be charged the full consultation fee. If you cancel within 2 business days (less than 48 hours) before your appointment you will be charged half the consultation fee. In certain circumstances the cancellation policy can be waived if a medical certificate can be provided for the missed appointment. If you wish to cancel or reschedule your booking moving forward please do so on the online portal at least 2 full business days (48 hours) or more before the appointment.
Please note that appointments must be cancelled directly on the client portal or you can email us at info@originpsychology.com.au
Please note Medicare rebates cannot be claimed for cancelled appointments. No shows are considered as late cancellations.
Please note that your credit card details will be collected and stored on a secure system called STRIPE and this card will be charged for late cancellations and no shows. As mentioned above there is a processing fee of (1.1%) for STRIPE transactions.