A Private Paying client pays the full cost of their therapy session and is not entitled to any rebates under Medicare. However, your Private Health care Fund may cover a portion of your Psychology service. You will need to contact your Health Fund provider to see if this is available to you.

You do not need a referral to see a psychologist if you are a private paying client. To book an appointment,  send us a message via the contact page and someone will be in contact with you to organise a suitable time.

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, someone will be in contact with you to book a suitable appointment time. 

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.

Bulk Billing is offered to those with a Mental Health care Plan who hold an eligible Concession or Health Care Card. Please see below for concession rates without a MHCP.

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.

Pricing

NDIS pricing is based on client needs :

Level 1: clients who are self managed, have limited cognitive difficulties, are low risk and have limited stakeholder engagement needs.

Level 2: High risk participants, plan managed, have low cognitive capacity and require continuous stakeholder engagement.

Sarah K Psychology is a registered provider for  WorkCover Queensland 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:

1. Consult with your treating doctor or other relevant allied health professional, who will assess your needs and determine whether psychological services are appropriate.
2. 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.
3. 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. 
4. 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.