How many psychology sessions will I need?

At Still Moving, most people see us for 6 to 10 sessions. We clarify goals early and review progress as we go. If it becomes clear that you would benefit from support beyond this timeframe, your psychologist will discuss this with you openly. Our aim is not to extend therapy unnecessarily, but to ensure you receive the right support.

How many psychology sessions does Medicare cover?

With a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, Medicare currently provides rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. Medicare rebates range from approximately $100 to $145 under mental health care plans.

What type of therapy do you use?

Evidence-based psychological practice. A range of treatment modalities are drawn upon and individualised to the patient. These may include: CBT, solution-focused therapy, IFS, Schema, EMDR. We work collaboratively and adapt therapy flexibly to support focused shorter term work.

Standard 50-minute individual therapy sessions are usually between $280 and $300, depending on the therapist. Our fees are guided by the Australian Psychology Society (APS) guidelines. Medicare rebates are available with a valid GP referral.

What conditions do you specialise in?

Common conditions we see: ADHD in adulthood, Anxiety and overthinking, Low mood and depression, Burnout and stress, Parenthood and life transitions, Attachment and relational issues, and Perfectionism. Conditions currently outside the scope of our practice include: Personality disorders, Complex Trauma and PTSD, Anorexia, Schizophrenia & Psychoses, Substance use & addiction, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Crisis or acute risk, Family violence, Forensic or legal matters, and Workplace or third-party claims.

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Fees

This schedule is a guide for a typical 50-minute session (both in-person and via Telehealth) during standard business hours.

Psychologist	Fee	Medicare Rebate	Out of pocket
Provisional Psychologist	$150	-	$150
General Psychologist	$250	$98.95	$151.05
Clinical Psychologist Registrar	$250	$98.95	$151.05
Clinical Psychologist	$280	$145.25	$134.75
Clinical Director	$310	$145.25	$164.75
Couples Therapy	$310	-	$310

Exact fees are shown when booking and can vary slightly between clinicians.

About our fees

If you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you may be eligible for a rebate.
- Rebate for General Psychologist: $98.95 per session
- Rebate for Clinical Psychologist: $145.25 per session
- Available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year
- Rebates are processed after payment and returned to your nominated bank account
You do not need a referral to book, but a referral must be in place before your session to claim a rebate.
Once you reach the Medicare Safety Net threshold, you may be eligible to receive:
- The standard rebate plus
- Up to 80% of your out-of-pocket cost
This can significantly reduce the cost of ongoing sessions.
Eligibility depends on your individual or family threshold.
More information is available via Medicare, or we can talk you through it.
A $30 surcharge applies to appointments:
- Before 9:00am or after 5:00pm
- On weekends or public holidays
Some private health funds provide rebates for psychological services.
- Rebate amounts vary depending on your provider and level of cover
- Please check directly with your insurer
Your appointment time is reserved for you. Please give us at least 48 hours notice to avoid cancellation fees.
- Less than 24 business hours’ notice (or non-attendance): 100% of the consultation fee
- Less than 48 business hours’ notice: 50% of the consultation fee
Cancellations made outside of business hours are processed from the next business day.
Payment is required at the time of your appointment. All payments are processed automatically through the healthcare software system, Halaxy.
For your security, neither your practitioner nor Halaxy staff have access to your card details. Your information is encrypted, tokenised, and securely stored by Braintree (a subsidiary of PayPal).
Medicare rebates can be processed on the day where possible.