Payment

Payment is required at the time of the appointment.
Payment methods available include:

• Cash
• EFTPOS - credit and debit cards

Rebates for Counselling Services

Medicare rebates are available for patients referred and managed by a GP under a GP Mental Health Care Plan or for those on a direct referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician (for treatment of a child).

A limit of 12 individual sessions per person per calendar year applies with a review by the referring doctor required after the first 6 sessions.

For more information visit:
www.psychology.org.au/Medicare_Fact_Sheet

Most Private Health Insurers offer rebates on psychological services.  To claim a rebate:

• patients need to be covered by ancillary benefits insurance
• the psychologist needs to be approved by the health insurance fund
• some health funds also require a medical certificate from your GP.

Rebates vary depending on your level of cover. Contact your fund to determine if you are eligible and what rebates may apply.

Cancellation Policy

Ahead Psychology has an Appointment Cancellation Policy.

A minimum of 48 hours notice is required if you wish to cancel your appointment.

A cancellation fee may apply if an appointment is cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, or you fail to attend your booked appointment.