How our Fees Work...
The Australian Psychological Society’s 2023-24 recommended price for a standard 46 to 60-minute session is $300. ProActive Psychology’s fees are significantly lower and more affordable. Depending on the type of services required, you may be eligible for Medicare Better Access, NDIS, and Private Health Insurance. The ProActive Psychology Practice is NOT a bulk-billing service; however, you might be eligible for our FREE services under Star4-Kids, and You In Mind programs.
Please note our Appointment Confirmations and Cancellations Policy that applies for all services.
Better Access (Medicare): $Rebate applies per session
To see a Psychologist at ProActive Psychology and access up to 10 therapy sessions a year, you’ll need a Mental Health Care Plan and a referral from your GP, Psychiatrist, or Pediatrician. When seeing a:
- Psychologist, you can claim back $93.35 per 50-minute session.
- Clinical Psychologist, you can claim back $137.05 per 50-minute session.
Private Health Insurance: $Private claim per session
You may be able to claim for psychological services through your private health fund. In many cases, this will significantly reduce the costs of therapy. Please check with your private health insurer for eligibility criteria.
Private: $20-210 per session
No referrals are required if you wish to arrange a session with ProActive Psychology privately. Fees vary based on the experience and qualifications of the Psychologist you want to see. We have several Intern Psychologists who can provide very affordable and low-cost therapy services for clients who might not be able to afford the cost of seeing a registered or clinical psychologist:
Intern Psychologist (Clinical Masters) $20 | Provisional Psychologist $120 | Registered Psychologist $165 | Clinical Registrar $170 | Clinical Psychologist $210
NDIS: $Plan managed, agency, third-party and self-managed plans
The ProActive Psychology Practice is a fully registered NDIS provider of psychological services (therapeutic supports). We accept plans managed by the NDIS, agency, third-party support providers, or self-managed plans.
STAR4-KIDS: $FREE
The STAR4-Kids program provides free psychological therapies to children aged 3-12 years with, or at risk of, developing mild to moderate mental illness, including depressive, anxiety or stress disorders, with barriers to accessing Better Access (Medicare).
You In Mind: $FREE
The You in Mind program provides free and confidential psychological therapies, both individual and group-based, for those aged 13+ years who have, or are at risk of, a diagnosed mental illness and are part of one of the eligible population groups.
Assessments: $400 to $2,500
ProActive Psychology offers a wide of assessment options. Examples include: Cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS) and academic assessments (WIATT). Behaviour assessments, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Oppositional Defiance Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders. Comprehensive psychological assessments, Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System (ABAS), Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS), Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL), Connors 3, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS).
Please contact us on 02 9727 7752 to discuss your particular circumstances.
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Consultation fees are payable at the beginning of each session and depend on which Psychologist you wish to see and the duration of your therapy session. Payments by credit card, EFTPOS, direct deposit or cash are accepted. We do not accept personal cheques.
We charge fees for all psychological services delivered | Face-to-Face consultations | Online therapy and telehealth sessions | Home or school visits | Teleconferences with teachers, carers, parents, community support workers and third parties | Assessments and reports | Cognitive testing and reports | Support letters for University or Centrelink | Requests of photocopies for files notes by clients, third parties or when subpoenaed by the court | Cancellations and non-attendances.
