Fees & Appts

FEES:

Individual consultation for psychological assessment and treatment: $250 per session. You will be eligible to receive an immediate rebate sent directly to your preferred account ($137.05 through Medicare) with a valid GP referral/Mental Health Care/Treatment Plan. 

With a Medicare/Mental Health Care/Treatment Plan your sessions will accrue an ‘out -of-pocket’ expense of $112.95 (the gap amount). You can receive a maximum of 10-sessions per calendar year under Medicare (6 with an initial referral and 4 with a review of your Mental Health Care/Treatment Plan). 

Private Health fund rebates vary depending on your cover (ask your private health fund about items Y100/A070 Psychological Assessment, and Y200/A071/SCY5 Psychological Treatment). 

Please note: the current fee remains a substantial discount from the Australian Psychological Society’s recommended rate for Clinical Psychologists, currently set at $300 per 45-60 minute session.

This is a Non-Bulk Billing Practice. 

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APPOINTMENTS: 

Clinic Hours are by appointment only.

Payment is required in full on the day of service via Eftpos, cash or personal cheque. Easyclaim services are available for Medicare referrals and private health rebates are available using HICAPS.

If you believe you need to be seen urgently, please contact 000, see your GP or attend an Emergency Department. Dr Hughes does not provide emergency services. 

If you would like to book an appointment or have any questions, please contact Dr Simone Hughes on 0433 500 606 or email: simone@creativefocus.net.au

For GP or Psychiatrist referrers please direct to HealthLink EDI: simpsych