Fees:

A standard consultation at Nourish Heal & Grow Psychology is $260. This is below the standard consult fee set for Clinical Psychologists by the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (see here). A Mental Health Care Plan or Private Health Insurance can be used to offset this cost (see below).

Services:

There are several ways you can access Nourish Heal & Grow Psychology:

Mental Health Care Plan - Medicare

If eligible, you can access a Mental Health Care Plan through your GP. This currently allows you to access a Medicare rebate of $141.85 for ten sessions each calendar year, making the gap $118.15. This equates to approximately $40 a week if you’re attending appointments once every 3 weeks. Medicare requires that the full session fee is paid upfront, and we then process your rebate online for you. Please note, while this typically happens on the same day, in some circumstances it can take 1-2 days to return into your bank account.

When accessing your Mental Health Care Plan, it is important to check that the referral letter includes the following:

• Date of the referral

• Your name, DOB, and address

• A request for psychological services

• A diagnosis

• Your GP’s name, Medicare provider number, and signature

Without these details, the referral is not valid. Please contact your GP prior to your appointment if any of these aspects are missing.

Private Health Insurance

If you have Private Health Insurance with extras that cover you for counselling or psychological services, you may be eligible for a rebate. It is recommended that you check with your provider prior to your consultation to determine your eligibility as this will differ for each individual. At each session, a full payment is made and an invoice is then provided that can be submitted to your private health provider to claim your rebate. Please note that you cannot claim for both Medicare and Private Health Insurance on the same consultation.

Self-funded

Some people prefer to access a psychologist by self-referring and self-funding. You can do this by simply contacting Nourish Heal & Grow Psychology and asking for an appointment.

Telehealth

We offer therapy in the form of telehealth services to make life easier and bring psychology to you. Nourish Heal & Grow Psychology use a program called Coviu (similar to Skype or Zoom), which is compliant with the Australian standards for online encryption and security. To access telehealth consultations, you will need:

• A quiet, comfortable, private space where you won't be interrupted

• An appropriate device (i.e. smartphone, laptop, iPad or computer that has a camera, microphone and speakers)

• A fast, reliable and secure internet connection

Prior to your appointment, we will provide you with a simple link to access your session. There is no need to download or upgrade any apps - we’re all about making it as simple and easy as possible for you.

Please note that we do not offer Medico-Legal Assessments and Reports or engage in Work Cover claims, and we are not registered for NDIA participants or plan-managed NDIS participants.