Fees
General Counselling
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Individuals/couples/families with issues relating to:
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Counselling as an individual, couple or family. Sessions are approx. 55 min |
$160 -$200(GST exempt) * Medicare rebates may apply, A referral would be required from your GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician |
Basic IQ Assessment (Adult/Children)
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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People who may have suspected deficit in intelligence or specific learning disability, or who may be considered gifted. |
Clinical interview and individual testing, using standardised assessment tools. Usually takes 1-2 hours |
$350-$450 Including clinical report (GST exempt) |
Comprehensive Academic/Learning Assessment (Child)
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Parents who are interested in determining academic and social development of the child; parents who suspect that the child may be showing gifted tendencies or alternatively may be having some learning and/or behavioural difficulties. |
Clinical interview involving parents. Individual testing with the child using standardized assessment tools. Usually takes 4-5 hours, includes assessment of IQ, Memory and achievement. Written report provided to parents approx. 2 weeks after assessment |
$1500 Including initial consultation and clinical report (GST exempt) |
Medico-Legal Assessment (Clinical)
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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People who have suffered an accident or injury and require a clinical evaluation. The case may involve insurance claims and/or court related matters. |
Clinical interview and individual assessment using standardized assessment tools. Usually takes 4 -5 hours. |
Please enquire. 10% GST |
Forensic or Court Assessment and Report
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Individuals facing criminal charges who require assessment for Pre-Sentence Reports or assessment of issues regarding capacity to respond to criminal charges. |
Letter of instruction from Lawyer involved. Visits to Correctional facilities can be arranged. |
Please enquire. 10% GST. Legal Aid cases accepted |
Neuropsychological Assessment
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Clients with history of brain impairment, suspected dementia, competency issues, return to work or driving, memory issues. |
Clinical interview and neuropsychological assessment. Usually takes 3-6 hours |
$1000-$1500 ** |
Personal Support Program
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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People who are receiving a benefit from Centrelink and are identified as having a range of barriers to employment. Clients must meet relevant criteria determined by Job Capacity Assessment advisor. |
Individual counselling for approximately 6 sessions to help address difficulties in obtaining and maintaining work |
This is a free service to clients who are eligible. JCAC providers please enquire. |
Employee Assistance Programs
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Employers who would like to provide their employees with counselling services |
Services can be contracted to an organization. Individual counselling is then provided as per service contract |
Sessions are $200 incl. GST |
Clinical Supervision
| Who would benefit? | What is involved? | The cost |
|---|---|---|
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Provisionally registered Psychologists who require supervision through the STAP program for full registration. Registered Psychologists who require supervision for membership of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists, and College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. |
Supervision sessions as an individual or in a group | $150 per hour |
* To be GST exempt the purpose of counselling must fulfil the Australian Taxation Office definition as "being necessary for the treatment of the patient".
** Prices may vary depending on the total length of time to complete the assessment and/or details required in the report.
Full payment is required for each session at the time of the appointment. You may then submit the invoice for a rebate from Medicare or your private health insurer if applicable. You cannot claim a rebate from both Medicare and your Private Health Fund.
We have arrangements with most third party insurers to bill them directly, to minimize out of pocket expenses. In order to do this we must have approval from the organization first. Please discuss this at the time of scheduling your appointment.
Please note that a cancellation policy applies to all appointments. Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will attract the full consultation fee.