Helpful Info

Medicare

In order to claim a rebate under the Better Access Initiative (Medicare) you will need a referral from your GP or Psychiatrist. If you meet criteria your doctor will complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) under the Better Access Initiative. This can provide access of up to ten subsidised Psychology sessions in one calendar year.

A report is be provided to your GP or Psychiatrist following session number six and then following session ten. This report contains general information about treatment, diagnostic considerations, as well as recommendations for your future care. You are required to revisit your referring doctor after session six.

In order to claim the Medicare rebate for your sessions you will need to bring a copy of your MHTP or doctors’ referral to your first appointment. If you are unable to provide your referral, you will unfortunately not receive a Medicare rebate.

  • If you would prefer not to visit your GP or Psychiatrist for a referral under a MHTP or are not eligible under Medicare, you can simply make an appointment as a private client.

  • If you have private health insurance you may be eligible to claim partial costs of the consultation fee. Please seek advice from your private health insurer.

    Please note: You are unable to claim both Medicare and Private Health Insurance for each session.

  • Each session is a space held just for you - your time, health, and well-being. When this session is set aside, we prepare and protect it with care.

    Due to limited availability, if you are unable to attend, please provide at least 48 hours’ notice in advance.

    If you cancel within this time period, you will be charged a session fee of 50% of the total fee. If you fail to arrive for your session (or cancel on the same day) you will be charged the full session fee.

    We understand life happens and this session fee policy is in place, not as a penalty for you, but to honour your space and respect our time and efforts.

    This policy also allows us to have adequate time to rebook your appointment and offer available times to other clients.

    *Please note, fees paid as part of this policy are not eligible for Medicare.

    Thank you for your understanding.

  • At this time, Akin Psychology is not offering the following:

    Bulk-billing psychological treatment.

    Therapy for children and adolescents, couples therapy, family-based therapy or neurological conditions (e.g. brain injury).

    Psychological assessments of competency, neuropsychological or cognitive functioning, or learning ability.

    Medico-legal reports or reports for the family court, compensation purposes, or employers.

    Written treatment summaries requested by the patient (or a third party with written informed consent) will be considered on a case by case basis, and subject to pro rata fees.