Psychologist Fees, Medicare Rebates & Assessment Costs in Melbourne
Breathe-n-Smile Psychology offers transparent pricing, comprehensive NDIS support, and multiple funding options.
Affordable mental health care for everyone.
Psychology Sessions in Melbourne: Standard & Concession Rates
50-minute clinical therapy sessions with flexible pricing. Whether you are seeking neuro-affirming ADHD support, EMDR trauma therapy, or general counselling, we offer clear fees designed to maximize your Medicare and private health benefits.
Standard Session
Full fee
- 50-minute clinical consultation
- Eligible for Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
- Estimated out-of-pocket balance: $111
- Medicare rebate processed directly: $149.05
*Requires valid MHTP from your general practitioner. How to get an MHTP
Concession Session
With valid concession card
- 50-minute clinical consultation
- Eligible for Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
- Estimated out-of-pocket balance: $46
- Medicare rebate processed directly: $149.05
*Requires valid concession card verification. Apply for a reduced-fee slot
What’s Included in Every Therapy Session?
- Clinical assessment — Documenting explicit therapeutic targets and recovery goals.
- Evidence-based therapy — Custom EMDR, CBT, ACT, or schema integrations.
- Clinical progress notes — Complete historical logging aligned for continuity of health care.
- Personalized recommendations — Inter-session tracking blueprints and adaptive coping exercises.
Neurodivergent Assessment Pricing
Choose the level of clinical detail matched to your needs. Fixed processing rates cover face-to-face evaluation time, psychometric testing, comprehensive report writing, and dedicated feedback sessions. Click a category below to view pricing.
Diagnostic Summary
$1,350
Direct confirmation of presenting ADHD variants highlighting key objective findings and basic neuro-affirming recommendations.
- All intake and structural testing blocks
- Formal summary confirmation document
- Primary functional indicators overview
- Dedicated feedback validation appointment
Comprehensive Report
$1,800
Thorough individual clinical workup mapping exact behavioral accommodations across occupation, learning, and home environments.
- All intake and structural testing blocks
- Diagnostic report documentation
- Complete analysis of adaptive strengths
- Workplace, academic, and NDIS adjustment frameworks
- Feedback validation + secondary consultation support
Diagnostic Summary
$1,350
Formal clinical validation tracking autism spectrum presentation with clear developmental adjustments.
- All evaluation and clinical interview sessions
- Formal confirmation summary letter
- Core baseline traits mapping profile
- Dedicated feedback validation appointment
Comprehensive Report
$1,800
Deep-dive spectrum evaluation documenting individual sensory parameters, masking behaviors, and specific support needs.
- All evaluation and clinical interview sessions
- Detailed analytical diagnostic document
- Sensory processing and masking profile tracking
- Interpersonal and systemic support guidelines
- Feedback validation appointment
Diagnostic Summary
$1,650
Dual diagnostic tracking mapping internal features across overlapping neurodivergent spectra efficiently.
- All dual-intersection evaluation sessions
- Dual spectrum confirmation document
- Cross-condition functional data highlights
- Comprehensive feedback interview
Comprehensive Report
$2,100
Full-scope intertwined intersection report establishing the formal evidence required for extensive agency (NDIS, university) adjustments.
- All dual-intersection evaluation sessions
- Detailed analytical diagnostic document (AuDHD)
- Differential tracking and overlap breakdown
- Comprehensive feedback interview
Experiencing financial hardship? We reserve dedicated clinic slots to deliver reduced-fee alternatives. Submit an administration request here. We evaluate eligibility criteria discreetly within 5 operating days.
Funding Your Psychology Care: Rebates & Pathways
Breathe-n-Smile Psychology coordinates directly with Medicare, NDIS frameworks, third-party compensation plans (WorkSafe/TAC), and private health funds to ensure your claims are processed seamlessly.
Medicare Rebates
Out-of-pocket: $40–$105 per session
Obtain an official Mental Health Treatment Plan via your local GP. Our software interfaces directly to trigger automated Medicare rebate claims back to your nominated bank account.
- Allows up to 10 subsidized sessions per calendar year
- Current Medicare rebate: ~$145 per standard session
- Final cost margin: $105 (standard tier) or $40 (concession)
NDIS Psychology Support
$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
We welcome self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants under Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living) budgets. Explicit therapeutic targets are verified prior to commencing therapy.
- Zero out-of-pocket expense for eligible participants
- Flexible session intervals matched to NDIS plan goals
- Neuro-affirming support parameters coordination
WorkSafe & TAC
$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
Open for clients possessing active compensation pipelines stemming from workplace injuries (WorkCover) or transport incidents (TAC). Invoices are sent directly to your insurer.
- WorkSafe/WorkCover insurer automated account setup
- TAC transport physical pathway funding claims
- Requires prior written liability admission and claim number
Private Health Insurance
Check Your Policy Allowances
If your extras cover maintains explicit provisions for clinical psychology, rebates apply. We provide immediate itemized invoices for easy manual claiming.
- Verify psychology allocations with your health fund
- Clear digital receipts issued for direct portal upload
- Rebate ratio fluctuates based on your specific policy limits
Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)
$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
Eligible clients dealing with systemic impacts or qualifying victim-of-crime circumstances receive complete support backing under explicit state programmatic FAS slots.
- Comprehensive account adjustments covering validation needs
- Highly secure, protected administrative file processing
Reduced-Fee Hardship Tracks
Sliding Scales Allocated Daily
Our core clinical principle is accessible mental health delivery. Dedicated sliding-scale structures are systematically preserved to maintain continuous care lines for those who need it most.
- Zero-judgment evaluation based strictly on current capacity
- Simplified administrative validation paths
- Stable pricing certainty throughout your therapy track
How to Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
An MHTP is structured by a medical doctor to grant direct authorization access for Medicare rebates. The pathway takes 4 key steps:
Schedule a GP Appointment
Request an extended consultation window with your primary physician to allow sufficient plan preparation time.
Functional Evaluation
Your clinician reviews emotional landscapes, diagnostic indicators, and determines formal authorization suitability.
Plan Generation
The physician issues an official MHTP log accompanied by a specialized psychology referral letter.
Coordinate With Us
Secure your session date online. Transmit your documentation to our triage desk to process claims cleanly.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Select your appropriate intake pathway above, then finalize your setup timing. Our clinical intake team stands ready to align your care safely and effectively.