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What to expect.
How to arrange a visit
You can visit your General Practitioner (GP) and be referred to Clover Psychology under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) which is funded by Medicare. A MHCP allows you to access 20 sessions with a psychologist per calendar year. Medicare provides a rebate per session (see fees and rebate section below). Once we receive the referral from your GP, we will contact you to organise an appointment. You can also make an online booking.
Alternatively, you can arrange an appointment without a referral as a private client. Should you wish to see us, please provide your details through our online booking system.
Initial consultation
The first session typically starts with the psychologist going through consent and confidentiality. In this session, your psychologist will ask for information about what brought you to the appointment, your current situation, difficulties, strengths, coping strategies and personal history. This is a chance to get to know you and find out all the factors that are impacting your wellbeing.
It is important to remember that the initial session is not like a normal session. The focus is on gathering information so your psychologist gains insight into your experiences and is able to plan your treatment with what they think will work best for YOU.
Subsequent consultations
Following the initial consultation, the psychologist will work with you to develop a plan that best meets your needs and helps you to achieve your goals for therapy. You’ll be encouraged to guide the sessions, process concerns and reflect on what is important.
Your psychologist may suggest weekly, fortnightly, or in some cases, monthly sessions. Initially, sessions will be booked more regularly and once your difficulties ease, the frequency of sessions will decrease.
Fees and Rebates.
Telehealth and In-Person Appointments
Registered Psychologist Fee
Our standard appointment costs $160.00 per session. Clients who come to our practice with a MHCP will only incur an out-of-pocket fee of $66.65.
For clients with a MHCP and concession card, the fee is $150.00, with the gap being $56.65.
You are entitled to a rebate of $93.35 when you have a MHCP and see a Registered Psychologist.
Alternatively, private clients can access a standard 50-minute appointment for $160.00 per session.
Clinical Psychologist Fee
Our standard appointment costs $200.00 per session. Clients who come to our practice with a MHCP will only incur an out-of-pocket fee of $62.95.
You are entitled to a rebate of $137.05 when you have a MHCP and see a Clinical Psychologist.
Alternatively, private clients can access a standard 50-minute appointment for $200.00 per session.
Payments Accepted:
Visa
Mastercard
Direct Deposit
Private Health Insurance via HICAPS
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel or postpone the appointment, please provide at least 24 hours notice, otherwise you will be charged $80.00. For cancellations on the day of the appointment, the full fee will be charged.