Fees and rebates
Our published fees from 1 July 2026, how Medicare rebates work, and other ways to pay. Please confirm your fee when you book, as fees can change.
Therapy fees
| Service | Fee | Medicare rebate | Gap you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist session | $285 | $149.05 | $135.95 |
| Psychologist session (general or senior psychologist) | $240–$270 | $101.55 | $138.45–$168.45 |
| Provisional psychologist session | $130 | No rebate | $130 |
| Couples or relationship counselling | $300 first session (90 min); $270 after (60 min) | No rebate | Full fee |
| Speech therapy session | $200 | $61.80 | $138.20 |
| Clinical supervision | $300 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Psychological therapy report (1–2 pages) | $260 + GST ($286) | Not applicable | $286 |
Medicare rebates for psychology need a valid referral and mental health care plan. Speech therapy rebates need a chronic condition management plan from your GP. Read more about individual therapy, couples therapy and speech therapy.
Assessment fees
Assessments are charged at an hourly rate ($230 per hour as of July 2026). The amounts below are a guide; the actual cost depends on what is needed, and your psychologist confirms the estimate with you before starting.
| Assessment | Usually includes | Guide fee |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive assessment | 2-hour intake, 3 hours of testing (for example WISC or WAIS), scoring and report, 1-hour feedback | $2,100 |
| ADHD assessment | Intake, diagnostic interview (DIVA-5), information from school or family, testing, report, feedback | $2,500 |
| Autism (ASD) assessment | Intake, diagnostic interview, information from others, ADOS-2 and other testing, report, feedback | $2,700 |
| Functional capacity assessment | Initial consultation, assessment (for example ABAS-3), report, feedback | $1,600 |
| PTSD assessment | Screening, full CAPS-5 interview, report, feedback | $1,500 |
Medicare doesn't cover assessments at Psych Connect. Learning assessments are quoted at intake. See psychological assessments.
Medicare rebates for psychology
Medicare rebates need a referral and mental health care plan, prepared by your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. You can claim for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. After the first six sessions your psychologist sends a progress report to your GP, who can refer you for the remaining four. Having a plan doesn't make sessions bulk billed; a gap fee still applies. We can process your Medicare claim on the day through HICAPS, so please make sure Medicare has your current bank details.
Other ways sessions can be funded
- Private health insurance: many extras policies include psychology. Rebates depend on your fund and level of cover, so check with your insurer. We give you a receipt to claim.
- WorkCover: for an accepted work-related injury or illness. You need a claim number and referral.
- NDIS: psychology and other therapy supports for eligible self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants, charged in line with NDIS pricing.
- DVA: Gold and White Card holders may be eligible for psychological treatment with a GP referral. Check your entitlements with DVA.
Payment and cancellations
Payment is due on the day of your appointment, by EFTPOS or credit card. Flexible payment plans are available through MediPay (eligibility applies).
Payment plans are provided by MediPay Holdings Pty Ltd (Australian Credit Licence 474336), not Psych Connect. Applications are subject to MediPay's credit assessment criteria. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. If you can't attend, please give at least 48 hours' notice. Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice incur a $50 fee, and the full fee applies if an appointment is missed without notice. We send a text message reminder before your appointment; please confirm within the time given, or the appointment may be offered to someone else.
Questions about fees? Call 0410 029 886 or contact us.