Fees

At The Psychology Talk, we prioritise your mental wellbeing with a modern, personalised, and kind approach. Our commitment to community support is reflected in fees that are below the recommended industry standard.

Appointments are regularly scheduled at 50 to 60 minutes based on your treatment goals and needs, Long Appointments are also available.

Medicare rebate 2024/2025 financial year = $96.65
*To claim the Medicare rebate, you need to have a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from your GP.

Our Services

1:1 Psychology

• Appointments (50 to 60 minutes): $235 ($138.35 after Medicare rebate)
• Long appointment (80 to 90 mins): $352.50 ($255.35 after Medicare rebate)

Couples Therapy

• Couples Appointments (90 minutes): $352.50
• Single Appointment before or after Couples Counselling sessions: $235

Private Patients

(no mental health treatment plan)

• Appointments (50 to 60 minutes): $235 (no Medicare rebate)
• Long appointment (80 to 90 mins): $352.50 (no Medicare rebate)

Providers

Medicare Rebates

Under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access), Medicare rebates are available. Rebates are accessed with a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your General Practitioner, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician. The rebate is 10 Psychology sessions per calendar year for most clients and only available with a valid referral. The referral must be received by us prior to your first appointment.

WorkCover Queensland

Psychology sessions may be covered by WorkCover. Our Psychologists are registered with WorkCover Queensland. To see us please obtain a referral from your General Practitioner with the Allied Health Referral box ticked and The Psychology Talk entered as the Psychologist and we will take care of the rest. Or you can ask your WorkCover Case Manager to send us an email approving Psychology appointments.

Private Health Insurance

Some health insurance policies cover Psychologist appointments depending on the policy. Please check with your insurance company regarding your cover and how to process any rebate.

NDIS

Give us a call or send us an email and we can begin the process with you. We will need a copy of the NDIS plan, the plan manager and the funding category. We will take care of the rest with you.

Important Information

Referral Process

1. Medicare – you will need a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan referral to be eligible for a Medicare rebate before your first appointment. 2. Self- referral – you can refer yourself and book via our website, however you won't be eligible for a Medicare rebate without a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from your GP.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and non-attendances within less than 48 business hours' notice will be charged at the full fee. We appreciate your understanding as there is a high demand for our services, and providing notice allows us to accommodate those on the waitlist.