Fees

Our fees depend on the time needed and complexity, generally being billed by the time taken, with Medicare rebates based on the MBS item codes. Our reception team is always available to discuss this further.

To obtain any rebate, you will need a valid referral from your General Practitioner (lasts 12 months) or another Medical Specialist (lasts three months).

For those without access to Medicare benefits, such as international students, please contact our reception team to discuss this further.

Please note: If you are eligible for Medicare, your private health insurance will not contribute to the appointment fee. Please contact your insurer directly if you would like more information.

Initial Assessments

These typically last 45 minutes to one hour. Fees start at $750 and you will receive a Medicare rebate of approximately $262.

You will be asked to complete various assessments prior to coming, and if you have had recent blood tests, it would be appreciated if you could bring them to these appointments, along with a list of current medications.

ADHD Assessments

We are happy to provide ADHD assessments. These are booked over multiple sessions — both for assessment and to allow space for treatment planning if needed. This means that once we begin working together, you won’t experience long gaps between appointments.

Fees for these sessions are the same as any other follow-up appointment and are based on the time required.

If you have previously seen a psychiatrist for ADHD treatment, please contact the clinic by email or phone before booking. We will need copies of previous specialist letters.

Although we are fortunate to work closely with many Clinical Psychologists and Occupational Therapists, a neuropsychology assessment is not required to make an appointment, and it does not speed up the process.

As part of the assessment, we may need to speak with people who know you well — such as a partner, parent, or sibling — to help build a complete picture.

We take a holistic approach to mental health. This means we may need to stabilise other conditions before completing an ADHD assessment or starting treatment, to ensure your care is safe and effective.

Stimulant prescribing is highly regulated. A urine drug screen is required before commencing medication and at intervals throughout treatment.
Please note that having multiple prescribers involved in your stimulant medication will result in discharge from our service, as this breaches prescribing regulations and compromises safe care.

Please note: We do not provide one-off assessments or 291 assessments. Our service focuses on ongoing care, working alongside your GP once your condition is stable.

Follow Up appointments

Follow-up appointment fees vary depending on the length of the appointment, ranging from $228 (short appointments) to $600 (1 hour). These currently attract a Medicare rebate of $87.05 (shorter) or $184.90 (longer).

To claim your Medicare rebate, you are required to pay the full appointment fee upfront, after which you will receive your rebate from Medicare.

Please ensure you have a valid referral in place prior to your appointment. It is your responsibility to organise and maintain an up-to-date referral in order to be eligible for Medicare rebates.

Kindly note that our fees are subject to occasional adjustments in line with the AMA fee schedule.

Detailed Management Plan Assessments

Occasionally, your GP may request that I prepare a detailed one-off assessment, commonly referred to as a “291 assessment.” This service can be provided for a range of purposes, including general mental health conditions, ADHD reviews, or to support applications for further eating disorder interventions. The Medicare rebate for this service is $444.90, and it can only be claimed once every 12 months. The total fee for this service is $840.

If a revision of these plans is required (referred to as a “291 assessment”), the total fee is $980, with a Medicare rebate of $455. These fees are in accordance with the Australian Medical Association (AMA) recommended guidelines and are subject to change.

Workers Compensation Appointments

Please note that we do not provide treatment under Workers’ Compensation billing arrangements.