SESSION FEES

The APS (Australian Psychological Society) National Schedule of Suggested Fees 2024-2025 has the standard 46 to 60-minute consultation fee at $311. At ACPC, our sessions are typically based on a 50+ minute consult (with 10 minutes note taking time allocated post session) and range between $320- $260 per session.

The following lists a summary of when Fees are charged for:

• Any Professional Services Delivered by our clinic
• Face to Face consultation or Online Consultation
• Off Site visits including visits to schools and preschools (to be paid in advance)
• Teleconferencing with teachers/ third parties
• Report Preparation including assessment/ summary letters
• Preparation of therapy materials as requested by a client (with sought approval)
• Requests of Photocopies of notes and file when subpoenaed by court
• Fees are payable before the session via our booking program or stored credit card payments. You may be entitled to government rebates and benefits under Medicare or your private health fund. 

ASSESSMENT FEES

Assessment costs will vary depending on what assessments are administered and on the selected assessment package cost. This can be discussed with the assessing psychologist. 

What is involved in the Assessment cost? 

• Duration of Testing sessions conducted with the child
• Materials used for Testing (assessment tools, measures, questionnaires etc.)
• Data Analysis and collating information to include in the Assessment Report
• Comprehensive Report displaying gathered results & recommendations
• Feedback session to discuss outcomes & provide direction
• Overall the total amount of time can take up to 15 hours or more at times depending on how many and what types of assessments are conducted, as well as the time and cost that goes into the report process (professional development, administration staff, insurance etc.). 

REBATES

MEDICARE

For a young person or a family member with a recognised mental health issue, Medicare provides rebates for psychology services. Eligible clients can claim a maximum of ten (10) sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Care Plan for both face to face or telehealth sessions. This is best discussed with the referring doctor or medical professional.

PRIVATE HEALTH

Some private health funds do provide rebates for clients, should they have 'psychology' as one of their services listed. This is best checked with the nominated health fund. 

NDIS SERVICES

ACPC Psychology can only provide services to clients who are Self Managing their funds or have a Plan Nominee or Management Provider. 

Clients who are existing participants of NDIS may be able to have assessments covered under their NDIS funding, given that clients are self managed or plan managed. This is best discussed with your NDIS coordinator.

CANCELLATION FEES

Our clinic's booking system is set to send an email reminder 3 days prior to your appointment. The psychologist has set aside time specifically to see you, therefore please consider it a matter of courtesy that if for any reason you can't make your appointment or are running late to contact us as soon as possible so we may offer your appointment time to someone else and find a time for you that works. 

As set out in the Professional Services Policy, the cancellation policy applies to all late cancellations:

• 100% of consultation fee if less than 24 hours' notice or NO SHOW
• 50% of consultation fee is less than 48 hours

We reserve the right to charge you the FULL FEE for your appointment if you fail to attend an appointment, or if you cancel your appointment with less than 48 hours (business days only) notice.

We also reserve the right to charge you a RESCHEDULING FEE if you reschedule your appointment with less than 48 hours (business days only) notice.