Services - Sarah K Psychology

Services

Individual Therapy

Private Paying

Private paying clients cover the full cost of their therapy sessions and are not eligible for Medicare rebates. However, you may be able to claim a partial rebate through your private health insurance, depending on your level of cover. Please contact your health fund directly to check your eligibility for psychological services.

You do not need a referral to see a psychologist as a private paying client. To book an appointment, please use the Book Online button located at the top right of this page.

Mental Health Care Plan

Under the current Medicare rebate scheme, clients are currently eligible to receive a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year of psychological therapy. The number of sessions you are eligible for is determined by your referring practitioner.

Clients wishing to utilise the Medicare rebate scheme will need to have a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and have a written referral from a GP or Psychiatrist.

Once Sarah K Psychology has received a copy of your referral and MHCP via fax or email, please use the Book Online button in the top right of this page to book an appointment.

Please note that if you have seen a Psychologist at another practice in the same calendar year, these sessions will count towards your yearly limit through Medicare.

Concession

Bulk Billing is offered to those with a Mental Health care Plan who hold an eligible Concession or Health Care Card. Valid Mental Health Care plans provide 10 rebated sessions of Psychological therapy per Calendar year.

NDIS

At Sarah K Psychology we are happy to work with you, your support workers, case managers, support co-ordinators or plan managers to ensure you are easily able to access our service. Please be aware however, that some NDIS presentations are not suitable for Telehealth Services. If you are uncertain about your suitability, please contact Sarah K Psychology and someone will be happy to assess your needs.

Self Managed Clients

Self managed clients will be invoiced directly. Sarah K Psychology will need a copy of NDIS goals and plan dates before commencement of first appointment.

Plan Managed Clients

If you are plan managed Sarah K Psychology will need a copy of current NDIS goals, plan dates, plan manager details and a signed service agreement before your first appointment.

NDIS managed Clients

We are currently unable to accept NDIA managed clients.

Work Cover

Sarah K Psychology is a registered provider for WorkCover Queensland, Safe Work NSW, and Worksafe Victoria.

WorkCover Queensland

WorkCover Queensland is a government-funded organisation that supports workers who have been injured on the job. One of the ways they do this is by offering access to psychological services to help workers cope with the emotional and mental effects of their injuries.

WorkSafe Victoria

WorkSafe Victoria is an organisation that provides services for injured workers in Victoria who have worker’s compensation claims. Among the services offered by WorkSafe Victoria are assistance with medical treatment, financial assistance, help with returning to work, and psychological treatment.

SafeWork NSW

Sarah K Psychology is a SIRA registered provider. Safework NSW provides compensation to support people injured at work. This includes assistance with lost wage, psychological and physical injury.

Referral Process for WorkCover clients

To be referred to Sarah K Psychology under funding from an existing worker’s compensation claim with WorkSafe Victoria or WorkCover Queensland, you will need to:

Consult with your treating doctor or other relevant allied health professional, who will assess your needs and determine whether psychological services are appropriate.
If your doctor or specialist determines that psychological services are needed, they will refer you to a psychologist. This referral will need to be approved by your workers’ compensation insurer.
Once your referral is approved, you can book an appointment by clicking the online booking button in the top right of this web page, or by contacting Sarah K Psychology through the contacts tab.
Before your appointment, you must provide Sarah K Psychology with your referral and any relevant medical information, such as your WorkCover claim number and the insurer’s name.

Other Services

Reports

If you require a psychological report, please contact Sarah K Psychology to discuss your individual needs and the purpose of the report. All report requests are considered on a case-by-case basis and must align with the psychologist’s clinical role and ethical obligations.

Please note:

Reports are billed at $190 per hour, which includes time spent reviewing records, preparing, and finalising documentation.
Reports are not covered by Medicare and are separate from standard therapy sessions.
We do not provide reports for court proceedings, including divorce, child custody arrangements, or Child Safety matters. These assessments must be conducted by an independent forensic specialist.

Letters

Letters to support individual needs (e.g. housing, NDIS reviews, academic accommodations) may be provided at the discretion of your treating psychologist, based on clinical relevance and therapeutic engagement.

Please note the following:

Letters are charged at $190 per hour, as they are not covered by Medicare.
Fees apply to time spent reviewing records, drafting, and finalising documentation.
Letters for Centrelink purposes will not be provided for new clients, as doing so without an established therapeutic relationship raises ethical concerns.
Requests for documentation should be discussed in session. Provision is not guaranteed and will depend on the psychologist’s clinical judgement and ethical obligations.

If you require documentation for legal proceedings (e.g. Family Court or Child Safety matters), please be aware that Sarah K Psychology does not provide reports for court. These matters should be addressed by an independent forensic specialist.

Assessments

Adult Autism assessment $850

Adult ADHD Assessment $850

Sarah K Psychology does not provide assessments for children or suspected intellectual disability. For enquiries regarding assessments please contact Sarah K Psychology.

Pricing

Service	Price (50 min session)	Rebate	Out of Pocket
Standard Consultation	$140	N/A	$140
Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP)	$140	$98.85	$41.15
MHCP Concession/Healthcare care Card	Bulk Billed	Bulk Billed	$0
Work Cover/ CTP Insurance	State-Based Fees Apply	Insurance Funded	$0
NDIS	$190	NDIS Funded	$0
Letters and Reports	$190 p/h	N/A	$190 p/h

You will be invoiced for your appointment after

your consultation. There is no up front costs.

Medicare benefits will be processed by Sarah K

Psychology, for eligible clients, once invoice is paid

in full.

Bulk billed clients will not be invoiced. Payments

can be made by credit card or direct deposit.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are currently set at 50 percent of the scheduled fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled appointment time. The full fee is payable if you fail to attend an appointment without prior notice or cancel on the day of the appointment.