I CURRENTLY HAVE AVAILABILITY AND AM TAKING NEW CLIENTS ~ January 2025

Fees

Appointments are $220 for 55-60 minutes per session in Leichhardt. This fee will increase to $240 in 2026 due to increased practice running costs.
Appointments are $260 for 55-60 minutes per session in Balmain. This fee will increase to $280 in 2026 due to increased practice running costs.

  • The APS (Australian Psychological Society) National Schedule of Recommended Fees 2024-2025 for a standard 46 to 60-minute consultation fee is $318; my fees are well below this recommended standard.

  • If you are eligible to get a MHCP (Mental Health Care Plan) from your GP, you will receive a rebate of $98.95 per session for up to 10 sessions per year.

  • A GP referral with a MHCP is not compulsory to see me.

How many sessions will I need?

It is difficult to say exactly how many sessions you will need; however, transformational work can be done in 4-6 sessions. These can be spaced out weekly, fortnightly, or monthly, whichever works best for you. Some people return for a ‘tune-up’ every 6 months or so, once the initial work is done.

You may be eligible to receive a refund or rebate (please see below) as claims can be made for registered psychologists through Medicare or your health fund if you are eligible. 

Fees can be paid by cash, eftpos or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only).

Health Fund Rebates

If you belong to a private health fund, you may be able to claim a rebate for your appointments. 

Call your health fund to determine your level of extras cover and whether they cover 'psychological visits'. The rebate amount varies between health funds. 

If you are entitled to a rebate, you will be able to claim directly when you attend your appointment through our HICAPS machine if paying in the clinic. Otherwise all invoices will be emailed.

Medicare Rebates

Under the Medicare-funded Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) you can receive a $98.95 rebate per session for up to 6 -10 sessions over a calendar year with an appropriate referral from your GP.

  • You will need to bring this referral letter and assessment to your first session if you wish to claim the rebate.  

  • Payment is taken in full at the time of your appointment.

  • You claim your MHCP rebate through Medicare. For Telehealth appointments, payment is required in full before your appointment.

  • The easiest way to claim your rebate is through the Medicare app, which you can download to your smartphone/device.

  • Simply photograph your receipt (containing all relevant provider details and item numbers), upload it to the app and the rebate is processed within 24-28 hours.

Appointments and Cancellations

Bookings are essential, and appointments typically last 55 minutes. 

 The standard cancellation policy is as follows:

  • Cancellations within 0 - 24 hours notice: full fee is payable

    Cancellations between 24 - 48 hours notice: depending on circumstances, an admin fee or 50% of the full fee is payable

  • Cancellations over 48 hours notice: no cancellation fee

Please give as much notice as possible to cancel or reschedule your appointment, so that it can be offered to others in need on the waiting list.

How do I make an appointment?

For booking options, please go to my home page: https://www.jacquimanning.com.au/