Fees & rebates

Fees, Medicare rebates & referrals

Simple, transparent pricing for psychology and nutrition at our Bowen Hills clinic and by telehealth. Each consultation runs 50 to 60 minutes, and our psychologists are registered with Ahpra, so eligible clients can claim a Medicare rebate under the Better Access Initiative.

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Psychology sessions

Psychology fees

PsychologistSessionFeeMedicare rebate (with MHCP)Out of pocket
General PsychologistInitial consult$255$101.55$153.45
Weekday subsequent session$235$101.55$133.45
Saturday session$250$101.55$148.45
Director & Principal Psychologist (Christophe Cosson)Initial consult$285$101.55$183.45
Weekday subsequent session$265$101.55$163.45
Clinical Psychologist (Jeffrey Wong)Initial consult$295$149.05$145.95
Weekday subsequent session$280$149.05$130.95

With a Mental Health Care Plan you’ll receive a Medicare rebate of $101.55 per session, or $149.05 with our clinical psychologist, for up to 10 sessions a year.

Rebates & cover

Ways to reduce your out-of-pocket cost

Mental Health Care Plan

See your GP for an assessment. If you meet the criteria they'll create a Mental Health Care Plan covering up to 10 psychology sessions a year, and we'll send updated reports back to your GP throughout your treatment.

Private health cover

We accept all private health providers. Cover varies, with an average rebate of around $50 per consultation. Check with your provider to see what you're eligible for.

WorkCover

We provide psychological services for people referred through WorkCover. Contact us directly about costs for these services.

ADHD assessment

Adult ADHD assessment fees

Comprehensive Adult ADHD Diagnostic Assessment: $2,500 to $2,975. With Shaista Saheed ($2,500: five 1-hour sessions at $250/hr plus a $1,250 report fee) or Jeffrey Wong ($2,975: five 1-hour sessions at $295/hr plus a $1,500 report fee).

ADHD + Autism (ASD) Assessment: $3,500 to $4,065.

Four assessment sessions are Medicare rebateable with a valid Mental Health Care Plan ($101.55 per session with Shaista, $149.05 with Jeffrey). Report writing is not Medicare rebateable. Jeffrey Wong offers ADHD assessments via telehealth on Tuesdays.

Learn about our ADHD assessment process →

Nutrition

Naturopathy fees

Naturopathy & nutritionLengthFee
Initial assessment60 minutes$180
Follow-up consultation45 minutes$120
Short review20 minutes$70
Discovery call10 minutesFree

Naturopathy and nutrition consultations are not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds offer a rebate, so it is worth checking with your provider. Learn about our nutrition services →

Good to know

Cancellations & missed appointments

Your appointment time is set aside just for you, so fees apply to late cancellations and missed appointments. To avoid them, please give us as much notice as you can.

Cancellations made within 24 to 48 hours’ notice: 50% of the usual session fee. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice: the full session fee. Notice periods exclude weekends and public holidays.

Cancellation fees are only billed if we’re unable to fill the appointment with another client.

Good to know

Fees and rebates, answered

How do Medicare rebates work?+

See your GP for an assessment. If you meet the criteria they will create a Mental Health Care Plan covering up to 10 psychology sessions a year, and we will send updated reports back to your GP throughout your treatment. Our psychologists are registered with Ahpra, so eligible clients can claim a Medicare rebate under the Better Access Initiative.

Do I need a referral to book?+

No. You can book and pay privately without a referral. A referral and a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP are only needed if you would like to claim a Medicare rebate.

Can I claim through my private health fund?+

We accept all private health providers. Cover varies, with an average rebate of around $50 per consultation, so it is worth checking with your provider to see what you are eligible for.

Are nutrition and naturopathy appointments covered by Medicare?+

No. Naturopathy and nutrition consultations are not covered by Medicare. Some private health funds offer a rebate, so it is worth checking with your provider. Esther also offers a free 10 minute discovery call if you would like to talk things through first.

What is your cancellation policy?+

Your appointment time is set aside just for you, so fees apply to late cancellations and missed appointments. Cancellations made within 24 to 48 hours' notice are charged 50% of the usual session fee, and cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged the full session fee. Notice periods exclude weekends and public holidays, and cancellation fees are only billed if we are unable to fill the appointment with another client.

Do you accept WorkCover?+

Yes. We provide psychological services for people referred through WorkCover. Please contact us directly about costs for these services.

Fees are reviewed periodically. If anything here is unclear, please call us on (07) 3520 2209 before you book.

What to expect

What working with us actually looks like

Your first session

Fifty minutes, and mostly listening. We want to understand what has been happening and what you are hoping for before anyone talks about a plan. If we are not the right fit, we will say so.

The approaches we use

Our psychologists draw on EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy. Which approach fits depends on you, and your psychologist will talk it through rather than apply a formula.

Who you will see

Every psychologist here is registered with AHPRA, and the team includes members of the Australian Psychological Society. You can read each practitioner's background and areas of practice before you book.

Ready when you are.

Book an appointment, or send us a message if you’d rather ask something first. We’ll help you understand your options, including rebates.

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