Our Psychologists are registered for Medicare. GP Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP) accepted.
Fee Schedule
$210 Standard Consultation session
Full fees are required upfront. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) you will receive the rebate from Medicare automatically paid into your nominated bank account the following day. If you do not have a MHCP or Private Health cover, full private consultation applies.
Mental Health Care Plan
The Medicare Rebates are available to clients who obtain a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from either their GP (General Practitioner), or Psychiatrist. This entitles you to a total of 10 sessions per calendar year. Please see your GP for a referral if you wish to claim the Medicare benefit for sessions.
Please provide your current MHCP to our psychologist at your first appointment.
Medicare Rebate $89.65 (Mental Health Care Plan required)
The number of sessions is stated on the GP referral as a ‘course of treatment’. The maximum number of sessions you can include on a referral is 6 using the initial MBS items. You may be eligible for a further 4 sessions.
Please see Services Australia website for more information or enquire within via email to admin@cipherpsychology.com.au
Consultation/ Session Length: 50 minutes
Cancellation Policy: 24 hour notice is required. No-show or late cancellations incurs a fee.
Various Session Modalities available: Bookings available for Face to face In-person and telehealth video appointments. Telehealth is open for Perth residents, rural and nation wide.
Private Health Insurance
Rebates are available via your private health insurer – please check your Policy to see if you are covered for Psychology.
Psychologists at Cipher Psychology are Members of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Depending on your level of cover and benefit, you may be eligible to claim your Psychology sessions with your Health Provider. It’s important to note that a benefit cannot be paid when the consultation has been subsidised by Medicare (either in full or in part).
Other Service Fees
Workshop, Group and Seminar
Please enquire within for workshop and seminar Fees
Report Fees
Please speak with our Psychologist if you require a report. Reports are $210 per hour and are not covered under the Mental Health Care Plan.
Should I see a Psychologist
You might need to see a psychologist if:
- you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stressful life events or any other mental health difficulty
- you feel like life is more difficult and need support to cope
- you would like an assessment of your mental health
If you have any questions please see our FAQ’s
- How can you help me?
- How many sessions do I need?
- How often do I need to see you?
- How much do you charge?
Emergency
Mental health phone lines
If you’re in crisis and need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. They’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline website also has helpful information on crisis support and suicide prevention.
If you’re between the ages of 5 and 25, you can call the kidshelpline on 1800 551 800. They’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They offer a phone counselling service. The kidshelpline website also has helpful information for kids, teenagers, young adults and parents.
You can find other mental health helplines on the healthdirect website.