Information for Referrers
Breathe-n-Smile Psychology welcomes referrals from General Practitioners, Psychiatrists, NDIS Support Coordinators, and rehabilitation consultants. To ensure compliance with health privacy standards, please transmit the Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) or referral letter via the secure channels below.
- Secure Messaging: HealthLink EDI – “breathen”
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (03) 7018 2525
Clinical Scope & Modalities
Therapy is provided in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin for adults and older adolescents via in-person or telehealth consultations.
Primary Presentations
- Complex Trauma and PTSD
- Neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD assessment & support)
- Severe Anxiety and Mood Disorders
- Behavioral Addictions
- Adjustment to workplace injury, medical trauma, or migration
Core Modalities
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 基模療法
- Emotion-Focused interventions
Funding Pathways & Fee Structure
Medicare (Better Access)
- Standard Gap Fee: ~$105
- Concession Gap Fee: ~$40*
*Limited concession or bulk-billing places are available for clients experiencing financial hardship upon the referring GP’s recommendation.
Third-Party (No Gap Fees)
- WorkSafe / TAC (prior approval required)
- 國家殘障保險計劃 (NDIS) (self-managed & plan-managed)
- 犯罪受害者援助方案 (FAS) (Financial Assistance Scheme)
Approved sessions under these pathways incur zero out-of-pocket expenses for the client.
Communication & Risk Protocol
Collaborative care is a clinical priority. Referrers will receive a brief written acknowledgement upon commencement of treatment, followed by comprehensive clinical reports at the cessation of the designated referral block (e.g., post-session 6 and 10).
Risk Management: Immediate contact will be initiated with the referring practitioner should significant clinical risk, acute deterioration, or immediate safety concerns emerge during the course of psychological intervention.