Psychology, counselling and assessments across southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu
Psychology, counselling and assessments across southern Adelaide and the Fleurieu
Everything you need before your first appointment: whether you need a referral, how Medicare works, what you will pay, and how to get in touch.
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist at Fleurieu Psychology Services. A referral from your GP, along with a Mental Health Care Plan, is what allows you to claim a Medicare rebate on the cost of your sessions.
Under the Better Access to Mental Health scheme, clients referred by their GP on a Mental Health Care Plan can access up to ten visits per calendar year, with a maximum of six sessions per GP referral.
Once the sessions on your referral are used, you will need a new referral from your GP before your next appointment if you wish to continue. If a new referral is not in place, the session is not covered by Medicare and will be billed at the usual full or concession fee with no rebate.
The full fee is payable at the end of each session. We can process the rebate electronically so that it is refunded to your bank account, or issue an invoice so you can claim through myGov yourself.
GP referral with a Mental Health Care Plan.
No referral needed. Part of the fee may be claimable through private health cover — check with your fund first.
Clients holding a current Health Care Card or other government concession card are offered a reduced rate.
Workcover, the Motor Accident Commission, Return to Work SA and similar agencies. Accounts are sent directly to the agency where a claim is approved — please provide your case manager’s name and claim number before your first appointment.
Your GP can send your referral and Mental Health Care Plan directly to the practice you will be attending.
Christies Beach and Goolwa appointments are booked on (08) 8326 4354. Hallett Cove appointments are booked on (08) 7228 5426.
Bring your Medicare card and, if you hold one, your Health Care Card or government concession card so the correct fee can be applied.
We understand that circumstances change. Please give us as much notice as possible so that we can offer the appointment to another client. A $50 non-attendance fee may be charged where an appointment is missed without 24 hours’ notice, and this fee is the client’s responsibility rather than a paying agency’s.
Fleurieu Psychology Services does not provide an emergency service. In an emergency call 000. For acute mental health problems, call the ACIS team on 13 14 65 in the metropolitan area or 1800 182 232 outside the metropolitan area. Other support: Lifeline 13 11 14, Crisis Care 13 16 11, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800.
