Appointments
& Fees
Appointments
& Fees
Private practice
Taylored Psychology is a private practice – the costs associated with running our practice are not covered by the government.
Bulk billing is not available. Fees are payable per consult and must be paid at the time of the consult.
Taylored Psychology cannot offer payment plans and will not book further appointments until all fees are paid. We do not like to action debt collection services and wish to avoid any of our clients experiencing any financial distress by accumulating an unpayable debt.
Face to face and telehealth consults are available (fees do not differ).
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards. Amex is not accepted.
Concessions are available for Aged Pensioners.
The fees associated with non-standard consults/other services may vary to those stated below – please speak with our staff.
We ask that you monitor rebate/funding claiming (Medicare, Private Health etc) to ensure you do not exceed the total rebates/funding to which you are entitled. Taylored Psychology will do its best to assist in monitoring rebate/funding claiming but accepts no responsibility for declined claims.
Consults
Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
Adults
Clinical Psychologist $275 / Psychologist $228.50
Children
Clinical Psychologist $315 / Psychologist $268.50
After-hours
(5pm weekdays/weekends)
Adults
Clinical Psychologist $295 / Psychologist $248.50
Children
Clinical Psychologist $335 / Psychologist $288.50
Couples Counselling
(Medicare rebates cannot be claimed)
$310 (after-hours $320)
Medicare Rebates
You may be able to claim a Medicare rebate if you have a valid referral from your GP. The most common GP referral is a Mental Health Care Plan.
Other Medicare rebates may be available for other GP referrals including Eating Disorder Plans, Pregnancy Support Plans, Chronic Disease Management Plans and Complex Neuro-developmental Disorders and Eligible Disabilities – please speak with our staff.
At the time of your payment, we will submit your Medicare claim, and the rebate will be deposited to the account you have registered with Medicare.
You can learn how to set up a deposit account with Medicare here.
If you’ve reached your Medicare safety net threshold for the calendar year, your out-of-pocket costs will be less than those stated above.
You can learn more about Medicare safety net thresholds here.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS!
Taylored Psychology is a private practice – the costs associated with running our practice are not covered by the government.
Bulk billing is not available. Fees are payable per consult and must be paid at the time of the consult.
Taylored Psychology cannot offer payment plans and will not book further appointments until all fees are paid. We do not like to action debt collection services and wish to avoid any of our clients experiencing any financial distress by accumulating an unpayable debt.
Face to face and telehealth consults are available (fees do not differ).
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards. Amex is not accepted.
Concessions are available for Aged Pensioners.
The fees associated with non-standard consults/other services may vary to those stated below – please speak with our staff.
It is your responsibility to monitor rebate/funding claiming (Medicare, Private Health etc) to ensure you do not exceed the total rebates/funding to which you are entitled. Taylored Psychology will do its best to assist in monitoring rebate/funding claiming but accepts no responsibility for declined claims.
Consults
Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
Adults
Clinical Psychologist $275 / Psychologist $228.50 / Provisional* Psychologist $100
Children
Clinical Psychologist $315 / Psychologist $268.50 / Provisional* Psychologist $130
After-hours
(5pm weekdays/weekends)
Adults
Clinical Psychologist $295 / Psychologist $248.50 / Provisional* Psychologist $120
Children
Clinical Psychologist $335 / Psychologist $288.50 / Provisional* Psychologist $150
*Medicare rebates cannot be claimed for services provided by a Provisional Psychologist.
Couples Counselling
(Medicare rebates cannot be claimed)
$310 (after-hours $320)
Executive Coaching
(costs may be tax deductible)
$310 +GST (after-hours $320 +GST)
Costs may be tax deductible.
Medicare Rebates
You may be able to claim a Medicare rebate if you have a valid referral from your GP. The most common GP referral is a Mental Health Care Plan.
Other Medicare rebates may be available for other GP referrals including Eating Disorder Plans, Pregnancy Support Plans, Chronic Disease Management Plans and Helping Children with Autism/Better Start for Children with a Disability – please speak with our staff.
At the time of your payment, we will submit your Medicare claim, and the rebate will be deposited to the account you have registered with Medicare.
You can learn how to set up a deposit account with Medicare here.
If you’ve reached your Medicare safety net threshold for the calendar year, your out-of-pocket costs will be less than those stated above.
You can learn more about Medicare safety net thresholds here.
Assessment Fees – Autism, ADHD and cognitive and learning assessments
Below are the assessment packages available and their corresponding fees. The assessment process will start by having an initial 1 hour appointment ($260), the cost of which is included in the below fees. After this appointment you can choose whether you would like to continue with an assessment. If you do choose to proceed, the remaining cost can either be paid up front in a lump sum, or split across the remaining appointments. How the fee is split is outlined below.
Autism and ADHD Assessment Packages
Autism $2000
Autism levels assessments $700
ADHD $1300
Autism & ADHD combined $2500
Add a cognitive and/or learning assessment to your Autism or ADHD assessment package:
Cognitive + $900
Learning + $900
Cognitive and Learning Assessment Packages
Cognitive $1400
Learning $1400
Cognitive & Learning combined $2300
All assessment packages include an initial assessment appointment, the time and cost of completing all relevant diagnostic and developmental clinical interviews, review of all relevant documents, the time and cost of administering standardised tests, the cost of psychometric questionnaires, a feedback session and the provision of a comprehensive assessment report. On occasion an assessment may require additional services that are not included in the standard package. If this occurs, the assessing psychologist will discuss the additional cost of this with you.
The final report will not be provided until total payment is received in full.
Tailored Assessment Packages
Taylored Psychology conducts comprehensive assessments and provides thorough diagnostic reports that can be used as evidence of a diagnosis to enable access to funding and support services. If you do not require access to funding and support services, but would still like to undergo an assessment for your own self-knowledge and understanding, please contact us. A tailored assessment package and reduced fees can be negotiated where access to funding and support services are not required.
Payment Options and Splitting Fees
You may choose to pay for the assessment upfront in one lump sum, or you may wish to split the payment. If you wish to split the fees, please refer to the below table which outlines how split fees are managed. Sometimes the third and fourth fees are invoiced at the same time. This depends on the number of appointments you have for the assessment.
Autism $2000 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $580, 3rd fee: $580, 4th fee: $580)
ADHD $1700 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $347, 3rd fee: $347, 4th fee: $346)
Autism Levels: Split payment for a Levels Assessment is not typically provided. However, if you do require a split payment plan for a Levels Assessment, please enquire.
Autism & ADHD combined $2500 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $747, 3rd fee: $747, 4th fee: $746)
Adding a cognitive or learning assessment? The additional $900 will be paid at this appointment.
Cognitive $1400 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $380, 3rd fee: $380, 4th fee: $380)
Learning $1400 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $380, 3rd fee: $380, 4th fee: $380)
Cognitive & Learning combined $2300 (1st fee: $260, 2nd fee: $680, 3rd fee: $680, 4th fee: $680)
See below for assessment funding options.
Special Fees
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
There are no out of pocket fees if you hold a gold card or white card with a DVA pre-approved existing condition.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Fees for Self and Plan Managed NDIS participants are as set in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Pricing Limits Guide.
Private Health Insurance
You will need to contact your insurer to determine what private health rebates you may be able to claim as these vary depending on the level of cover.
Other Funding
In the event you have been granted funding by another body (i.e., RTWSA, CTP), we will discuss with you invoicing them directly for your treatment.
You cannot ‘double dip’ by using two funding streams, such as using private health insurance to pay the gap for a consult for which you have claimed a Medicare rebate.
Cancellations
We understand that you may need to cancel an appointment occasionally.
If you need to make a cancellation, please advise us at least 48 business hours/2 working days before your appointment time. This will allow patients on the cancellation list a chance to be treated – one day that may be you.
If you do not confirm the appointment after receiving the SMS reminder it will still be assumed that you will attend.
A fee will apply if you cancel with less than 48 business hours’ notice or don’t show up at all, including if you have not confirmed.
Please note, you will be personally responsible for cancellation fees even if your treatment is funded by another body (i.e., DVA, RTWSA, CTP). You cannot claim Medicare rebates to cover the cost of a cancellation fee.
If multiple cancellations occur during your treatment, even if those cancellations occur with the provision of more than 48 business hours’ notice, we may not allow you to book further appointments. Cancellations disrupt the therapeutic process, slow treatment gains, and make it difficult for psychologists to meet their duty of care requirements.
If a replacement service can be delivered, you will not be charged.
We will not tolerate abuse or threats over the cancellation policy. Such behaviour may result in us discharging you from our care.
Special Fees
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA)
There are no out of pocket fees if you hold a gold card or white card with a DVA pre-approved existing condition.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Fees for Self and Plan Managed NDIS participants are as set in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Pricing Limits Guide.
Private Health Insurance
You will need to contact your insurer to determine what private health rebates you may be able to claim as these vary depending on the level of cover.
Other Funding
In the event you have been granted funding by another body (i.e., RTWSA, CTP), we will discuss with you invoicing them directly for your treatment.
You cannot ‘double dip’ by using two funding streams, such as using private health insurance to pay the gap for a consult for which you have claimed a Medicare rebate.
Cancellations
We understand that you may need to cancel an appointment occasionally.
If you need to make a cancellation, please advise us at least 48 hours before your appointment time. This will allow patients on the cancellation list a chance to be treated – one day that may be you.
If you do not confirm the appointment after receiving the SMS reminder it will still be assumed that you will attend.
A fee will apply if you cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice or don’t show up at all, including if you have not confirmed.
Please note, you will be personally responsible for cancellation fees even if your treatment is funded by another body (i.e., DVA, RTWSA, CTP). You cannot claim Medicare rebates to cover the cost of a cancellation fee.
If multiple cancellations occur during your treatment, even if those cancellations occur with the provision of more than 48 hours’ notice, we may not allow you to book further appointments. Cancellations disrupt the therapeutic process, slow treatment gains, and make it difficult for psychologists to meet their duty of care requirements.
If a replacement service can be delivered you will not be charged.
We will not tolerate abuse or threats over the cancellation policy. Such behaviour may result in us discharging you from our care.
Assessment Funding options
Click on the funding option you would like information about.
Medicare rebates are available for the assessment and diagnosis of complex neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism and intellectual disability. Access to Medicare rebates for the assessment of Autism or intellectual disability requires a referral from either a paediatrician or psychiatrist under Medicare’s complex neurodevelopmental disorders scheme.
The NDIS do not fund diagnostic assessments. As such, TP Assessments does not accept NDIS funding for diagnostic assessments.
NDIS funding can be approved for assessments that are gathering updated information of an existing condition already accepted under someone’s NDIS plan.
If you wish to pay for an assessment using NDIS funding, TP Assessments will require written confirmation from the individual, their support co-ordinator or their plan manager that the NDIS has approved funding for the assessment.
No Interest Loans – or NILs – provide a way for people on low incomes to access credit for essential goods and services – with no interest or fees.
NILs are delivered by Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand in partnership with local community organisations.
NILs provide access to safe, fair and affordable credit to people on low incomes to purchase essential goods and services.
There is no interest or fees charged on a No Interest Loan. You only pay back what you borrowed.
You can borrow up to $2,000 for the cost of essential goods and services, including health and wellbeing services such as psychological assessments.
Repayments are set at an affordable amount over a period of up to 24 months.
No credit check is required for this loan.
No Interest Loans are NOT for cash – the funds are paid directly to the service provider on production of an invoice. There is a cap of how many loans are provided each week, and once this cap is reached no further will be approved for that week. If this is the case, you can re-apply the following week.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for NILs if you:
- are 17 years or over (parents can apply on behalf of their child);
- are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa that expires after the loan term;
- meet one of the low-income eligibility criteria below;
- have a Centrelink healthcare or pension card; or
- earn less than $70,000 a year (before tax) for singles; or
- earn less than $100,000 a year (before tax) for couples or people with dependents; or
- there is a no upper income threshold if you have experienced family and domestic violence (within the last 10 years).
- you have lived at your current address for at least 3 months (however, this criteria can be waived under exceptional circumstances); and
- you can, and are willing to, repay the loan within the timeframe required.
For more information and to find your local NILs provider click here. Your local NILs provider will help you with your application and work out what you can afford to repay. It’s helpful if you have proof of ID and documents showing your finances. Please note that it can take a number of weeks between the time you apply and the time you receive approval.
We are happy to provide an invoice for the services you require.
Variety SA provide grants to fund medical/psychological assessments for children aged up to 18 years who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability. No income limits apply.
To apply for a grant, you must be able to demonstrate a genuine need and information on how the assessment will meet this need. You will also need to provide two supporting letters from relevant professionals (e.g. specialists, therapists, teachers) and two quotes. TP Assessments can provide a support letter and quote.
The Variety SA Grants Committee oversees all applications for assistance to ensure that requests are considered in a fair and equitable way and given priority in relation to urgency of need and availability of funds.
The Variety SA Grants Committee meets once a month and applications are considered against set guidelines, including but not limited to:
- Variety SA does not give cash donations; Variety SA will pay the supplier of the equipment directly
- Funding will only be approved prior to purchase of equipment or services (not retrospectively).
- Variety SA will consider gap funding, once you have proof of successful funding.
- Variety SA will not approve grant applications where alternative funding sources are available. Proof of any unsuccessful alternate funding should be included in the application.
- Each applicant must complete the application form. All questions must be answered, and additional paperwork submitted as requested – if this does not occur, it will delay the decision process as grants will not be reviewed until all information is received.
- There is a limit of one grant per recipient per year, except in special circumstances.
The entire process normally takes up to several months for an outcome to be advised. Once the Board has endorsed the Grant Committee’s recommendations, the applicant will be notified in writing whether their application has been approved or declined.
For more information click here. To apply follow the link ‘INDIVIDUAL OR SCHOLARSHIP GRANT APPLY HERE’.