Clinical psychologists have eight years of psychological training including a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Clinical psychologists specialise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders. They are regarded as having a high level of focussed mental health training amongst Medicare and Australia’s health and mental health industries. More information about clinical psychologists can be found here.

It is possible to access services without a referral however if you would like to access a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your GP. Department of vet affairs can get a referral for free sessions through calling Open Arms. If you do not have a valid referral on the day of your appointment, you will not be able to receive a rebate. Information on Medicare can be found here.

A Mental Health Care Plan entitles you to ten, rebated sessions per calendar year. All sessions attract a gap fee. For 2022 an additional ten sessions have been funded under the federal governments Covid-19 initiative totalling 20 sessions for 2022 only.

The Medicare initiative covers a number of conditions including: psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, specific phobias, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, depression, sexual disorders, bereavement (grief) disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, panic disorder, alcohol use disorder, drug use disorder, sleep disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Sessions are fifty minutes in duration.

Please bring your referral (if you have one) and a completed client information form.

Yes, Telehealth options are available to all clients.

Cancellations within 24 hours attract a fee.