Medicare - Unfortunately we cannot accept medicare referrals at this time

Under the Federal Government's Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, you may be able to access 'low cost' psychological support and counselling.  In 2020, this would mean that you could access Focussed Health Psychology for $70 per 50 minute session. This is the 'gap' fee you would be paying (the fee is $156.15, and Medicare will give you back $86.15).
 
We see clients for 6-10 sessions. Generally fortnightly, sometimes monthly. In Blackburn.
 
What to do next-

• Talk to your GP and let them know that you are interested in seeing a psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan. They will assess you (ask you what's going on) to determine whether they can refer you to a psychologist under this initiative. You should request a longer time with your GP when you book your appointment (ask for a double appointment), to allow sufficient time to do this.
• Info your GP might want from me:
  • Sally Shaw - Psychologist
  • Practice address - 54 Railway Rd, Blackburn 3130
  • Fax #  9845 2777. (they can fax the referral letter to me, or you can just bring it with you to our first session)
• You can then text me or call me to arrange an appointment.  There may be a short waiting list period, but I will do my best to see you asap.

 Unfortunately we cannot accept medicare referrals at this time.

If you would like to see me without a Mental Health Care Plan, you can contact me straight away. Your out of pocket fee would be $130, but private health insurance policies may pay some of this cost back to you. Private clients might also experience a short waiting period.

​If you would like to access Focussed Health Psychology through the NDIS, please read about that here.