Fees + Rebates

PRIVATE REFERRAL

A referral from a GP or any other health care specialist is not required to engage with a psychologist. You can refer yourself by emailing Jessica Barrett Psychology. Private psychology services (attending without a Mental Health Care Plan) do not attract a rebate under Medicare and the full standard consultation fee is payable.

BETTER ACCESS INITIATIVE: MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN (MHCP)

To be eligible for a partial fee rebate through the Medicare Better Access scheme under a Mental Health Care Plan, you will require a referral from a general practitioner (GP) or psychiatrist. A MHCP allows you to receive a rebate of $131.65 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

The referring practitioner should provide you with:
(a) a referral letter addressed to Jessica Barrett or Jessica Barrett Psychology; and
(b) a copy of the Mental Health Care Plan.

Please provide Jessica with a copy of the GP referral letter and Mental Health Care Plan via email prior to your initial consultation.

PRIVATE HEALTH FUND

If you do not have a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be able to claim rebates through your Private Health Fund. Please check with your health fund.

CONSULTATION FEES

The full consultation fee of $250.00 is required to be paid via direct deposit at least 24 hours prior to your session. An invoice will be emailed to you two days before your session. As per Jessica Barrett Psychology policy, if payment is not received, your session will be cancelled.

With a valid Mental Health Care Plan, a 50-minute consultation fee is $250.00. The Medicare rebate is $136.35 (this amount increases annually in July). This equates to an out-of-pocket cost of $113.65. Following payment and session attendance, the Medicare rebate is deposited into your nominated bank account by Medicare within 24-48 hours.

Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice provided are subject to a 50% cancellation fee, equating to $125.00.

Jessica Barrett Psychology does not offer bulk billing.

Please note: The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended 46 to 60-minute consultation fee is $300.00.