Fees and Rebates

In an effort to keep costs reasonable for families, our charge below the scheduled fee for standard psychological consultations recommended by the Australian Psychological Society:

• Standard Psychological Consultation (50+ minutes)
• Dr Rachael Macdonald – $220
• Kate Ward - $190
• Gillian Ash - $170

• NDIS Psychological Therapy Consultation (50+ minutes)
• Standard NDIS rates apply (currently $214.41)

• Psychoeducational Assessment or Neuropsychological Assessment or Developmental Assessment – Cost for assessment will vary with the length of time and complexity of assessment required.

• Brain Mapping – Costs vary between basic and complex Brain Mapping.

• Neurotherapy treatment – $200 per 60 minute session.

• Cancellation Fees for Late Cancellation and Fail to Attend an appointments will apply.

*Medicare rebates apply to eligible clients*

Medicare:

• Medicare rebates are available with referral ($92.90 per session) from General Practitioners (GP's), Paediatricians or Psychiatrists for clients with a current Mental Health Care Plan.
• Up to 10 sessions are available under a Mental Health Care Plan.
• For more information, refer to the Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (Better Access) initiative.
• If Medicare rebates are not required, then no Doctor's referral is necessary.
• Medicare rebates are not available for assessment services or neuroscience services.

• Rebates from various Private Health Insurers may apply. (Please contact your health insurer to discuss any issues regarding rebates that may apply).
• Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance rebates can be processed at UNIQUE BRAINS through HICAPS at the time of the appointment.

• TAC generally covers the cost of reasonable and necessary treatment, with no out of pocket expenses for clients.