Frequently Asked Questions

Fees

Clinical Psychologist – $220 per 50 minute session
Medicare Rebate – $136.35 (83.65 Out of pocket)

Private Fee Paying – $220 per 50 minute session
Pastoral Supervision – $220 per 50 minute session

*Please note: This is not a bulk-billing practice.

Do you offer Cognitive Assessments?

Steven does not offer Cognitive Assessments for neurological conditions at this time.

What is a Mental Health Care Plan?

A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) can be done with your doctor to allow up to 10 sessions in total to help cover the cost of therapy.

This is done in two parts: an initial MHCP of 6 sessions, after which if therapy is needed further, another 4 sessions can be given if the General Practitioner/Psychiatrist provides a re-referral letter for a further 4 sessions.

As Steven is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist, the relevant Medicare rebate of can be reduced from the full rate and only a gap payment will be required as the difference between these amounts.

Cancellation Policy

In order to meet the increasing demand for psychology services and ensure adequate support for mental health, we kindly request that you provide us with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Failure to do so will result in a late cancellation fee. This policy allows us to offer the session to another client who is in need of our assistance. If you cancel on the day of your session or fail to attend without prior notice, including cases where you simply forgot about the scheduled appointment, the full session fee will be charged.

Consistent late cancellations not only hinder your progress in therapy but also affect the therapist who has invested time in preparing for your session, as well as other clients who are awaiting their sessions. Hence, we strongly encourage you to inform us as soon as possible via phone call, SMS, or email if you need to make any changes to your upcoming appointments.
Please note that if there are two consecutive cancellations and you have an outstanding balance on your account, future appointments will be canceled.