Fees & Rebates
- Individual Counselling Sessions$155
- Couples Counselling Sessions$155
- Hypnotherapy Sessions$155
- Group Therapy Sessions$80
Training Sessions
The cost of training sessions varies depending on the nature of the training provided. Please contact Cairns Psychologists to discuss your requirements
and obtain a quote for these services.
Assessment & Reports
The cost of assessment and/or report varies depending on the nature of the assessment / report. Please contact Cairns Psychologists to discuss your requirements and obtain a quote for these services. Assessments and reports do not meet the necessary criteria for rebate, as they are not considered a necessary component of psychological treatment.
Fee Payment
Fees are payable at the end of the session by cash or EFTPOS, and in some cases Direct Deposit.
You may be able to access a rebate for services if you are a member of a Private Health Care Fund or have been issued with a current Mental Health Care Plan from your treating General Practitioner (GP) or Psychiatrist. Medicare Rebates can be claimed directly at Cairns Psychologists’ office at time of payment.
Medicare Rebate
The MHCP will enable you to receive a significant rebate off your fee. To be eligible for a Medicare rebate, you will need to be issued with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), by your treating practitioner. Your GP will assess your eligibility prior to your initial consultation with a treating psychologist. If eligible, your GP will prepare a MHCP referral. A MHCP permits individuals to access rebates for a maximum of ten sessions of both individual and group therapy sessions, per calendar year. Please Note: It is not necessary to obtain a referral from your treating practitioner to access psychological services.
Private Health Fund Rebate
Each Private Health Care Fund differs in terms of accessible rebates for psychological treatment. Please contact your provider to discuss what entitlements, if any, are available to you.
Other Programs
Cairns Psychologists provide services to a range of corporate and government agencies.
- Some of these agencies include:
- Queensland Health
- NSW Victims' of Crime
- WorkCover Queensland
- Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA)
- Veterans and Veteran’s Families Counselling Service (VVCS)
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
If you work for a large corporation, you may be eligible to access counselling at Cairns Psychologists through your employer’s EAP service. Please contact your employer’s Human Resources (HR) department to determine if this mode of access applies to you and your family members.
Cairns Psychologists have engagement with the following EAP providers:
Cancellation Policy
If, for some reason an appointment needs to be cancelled or postponed, it is requested at least 24 hours notice of intent be provided. If no notification is received, the consultation fee will be charged.