Appointments, Fees & Rebates
Appointments
Appointments:
To make an appointment, contact Joanne via email, call, or text.
Monday-Friday – 1 hour appointments.
You do not need a referral to see Joanne, however Joanne is a Medicare Provider and will access a Medicare claim for you if you have a GP referral. Health funds may also offer rebates.
Fees:
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended fee for psychotherapy and counselling is currently set at $311/ hour.
A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP affords you a Medicare Rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Fees at Bourne Psychology are as below. It may also be helpful to check with your health fund if you are covered for psychological therapy.
| Referral Type | Full Fee | Medicare Rebate for Clinical Psychologists | Out of Pocket Expense |
| Psychological therapy & counselling
(Mon-Fri) Subsequent sessions |
$250
$230 |
$141.85
($212.40 when reached the Medicare threshold) |
$108.15
($37.60) $88.15 |
| Prenatal Consultation
(Weekends) |
$395 | Medicare Rebates vary with GP referrals.
Health fund rebates vary. |
Varies |
| Psychological therapy & Counselling with a
DVA card |
$234.20 | DVA fee bulk billed | Nil |
Unfortunately, fees are not bulk billed at Bourne Psychology.
Payments:
Payments by credit card are made on the day when you are here for your appointment. Direct deposit is also possible.
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