Frequently Asked Questions
Individuals – $170
Couples – $250
Families – $280
2. Does My Private Health Cover Me?
Private Health Insurance
- ahm
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- HCF
- ARHG (Australian Regional Health Group funds) (including St Luke’s Health, Phoenix health, CUA, Police Health, and Emergency Services Health)
May offer a rebate depending on your level of cover.
Please direct your receipt to your insurer for any applicable rebates.
No referral is required.
4. What Is The Difference Between a Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Counsellor and a Psychotherapist?
A psychologist diagnoses mental health disorders and illnesses. Whereas a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who prescribes medication.
A counsellor is a person trained to give guidance and typically deals with present issues that can be resolved on a conscious level, this is generally a short-term consultation.
A psychotherapist is a practitioner who recognises and treats mental health disorders with attention to the cause of symptoms whilst intensively and extensively examines a person’s psychological history. This is a longer term, more in-depth treatment.
This is not to say these are completely different from one another, there is overlap and extensive similarities, these are just the nuanced differences between each.
5. How Long Does Each Therapy Session Take?
Each session is 50 minutes long, although this can extend to an hour depending on the state of the client during this time.
6. Can I Use a Mental Health Care Plan and Claim Medicare Rebate Through Your Services?
Unfortunately, this is not possible. It’s something that is sadly out of our control due to our governing bodies. But we can utilise certain private health insurances.