Fees & Rebates

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The Australian Psychological Society recommended fee for a consultation is $267. However Peacemaker Psychology supports improving accessibility to psychological services and the cost of a consultation (50-60 minutes) is $170. A concession rate of $120 is available for federal concession card holders (Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card). 

The cost to you could be reduced through a Medicare rebate. You are able to claim a Medicare rebate if you have a referral from:

• your GP with a mental health plan,
• a medical practitioner under a shared care plan,
• a medical practitioner under a referred psychiatrist assessment and management plan, or
• a referral by a psychiatrist or pediatrician from an eligible service.

At the 14 July 2021 the Medicare rebate was $88.25*. 

• For full paying clients, the gap you need to pay is $81.75.
• For approved concession clients, the gap you need to pay is $31.75. 

*Rebates are subject to change by Medicare.

We are equipped to process your Medicare claim on the day of your appointment. Medicare payments are usually paid into your account within 1-3 days. 

• The first step in receiving the support you need is to get a referral and mental health plan from you treating doctor. This will allow you to claim Medicare benefits for 6 sessions. 
• After 6 sessions, you can return to your GP for a review of your plan and a further 4 sessions can be approved. 
• After completion of your first 10 sessions, you can return to your GP for a second review of your plan and receive another 10 sessions. 
• This means a mental health treatment plan lets you claim up to 20 sessions each calendar year.    

You are not able to claim a rebate from Medicare and your private health fund. You must choose which rebate you will claim. You do not need a referral to claim a rebate from your private health fund. Please check with your private health fund for further rebate information.  

You do not need a referral to make an appointment. Some clients prefer not to involve anyone else. This is fine, it just means you are not eligible for a Medicare rebate, however you may still be eligible for a rebate if you have private health cover.  

If you already have a referral and mental health plan:

• ask your GP to email them through to peacemakerpsych@bigpond.com, OR
• scan or take a clear photo of each page and email, THEN
• choose the first appointment type on out booking site.