Medicare & Private Health Rebates
Eligible clients may be able to access a Medicare rebate for psychology sessions under the Better Access Initiative.
To access Medicare rebates for individual therapy sessions, you will generally need a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP, or a referral from an eligible psychiatrist or paediatrician.
Eligible clients can currently access Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year, with a rebate of $98.95 per session for sessions with a registered psychologist.
Medicare rebates may also be available for up to 10 eligible group therapy sessions per calendar year, with a current rebate of $36.85 per session.
Please note that Medicare eligibility and rebate amounts are determined by Medicare and may change over time.
If you have Private Health cover, you may also be eligible to claim a rebate for psychology services depending on your level of cover. As this varies between providers and policies, we recommend contacting your health fund directly to confirm your eligibility.
Self Referrals
At Feel Good Psychology, you are welcome to reach out directly to book an appointment — no referral is required. While a Mental Health Treatment Plan may be needed if you would like to access Medicare rebates, it is not necessary to begin therapy.