Question 1

What are the consultation fees?

Accepted Answer

​Psychologist Appointments - Weekdays
$250 per session (Medicare Rebate $101.55 available for up to 10 sessions per year with GP referral)
 Provisional Psychologist Appointments - Reduced Fee Appointments 
$140 per session​​​
 Report Writing & Letters
$280 per hour
 NDIS Appointments
As per NDIS guidelines
 Psychology Director Dr. Louise Steel Appointments
$280 per session​​​​​​​WorkCover/TAC/FAS Appointments 
Gap Fee $50 per session
 Psychologist Appointments - Weekends
$270 per session (Medicare Rebate $101.55 available for up to 10 sessions per year with GP referral)
Family Appointments
$300 per session (Note, there are no Medicare rebates available for Family appointments)​Assessment Fees​​ADHD Assessment
$1,200
 Autism Assessment
$1,750
 OCD Assessment
$550
 Psychological Assessment PAI 
$700
 Cognitive Assessment WISC/WAIS
$1,200​​​Note, Medicare rebates are not available for assessments or family consultations. ​Psychology in the Park does accept WorkCover, Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) or TAC clients. ​​​​Prices are excluding any applicable taxes.

Question 2

What age groups do you provide psychological services to?

Accepted Answer

Psychology in the Park practitioners work with with adults and adolescents aged 13 years and above.

Question 3

Do you accept WorkCover, DVA or TAC patients?

Accepted Answer

Psychology in the Park does currently take on WorkCover or TAC patients.

Currently we don't accept DVA patients.

Question 4

Do you offer Telehealth consultations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Psychology in the Park offers consultations via video conferencing. A telehealth service is a psychological therapy service that is delivered via video conference where both a visual and audio link has been established between a patient and their treating allied health professional.

Question 5

How long do appointments usually go for?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are approximately 50 minutes in duration.

Question 6

Do I need a referral or can I just book an appointment?

Accepted Answer

If clients wish to obtain rebates for their sessions we do not book an appointment until you have obtained a referral and mental health care plan from your GP or medical specialist. This ensures rebates can be claimed from medicare successfully. Clients can choose to book an appointment without any referral paperwork and pay the full fees themselves.

Question 7

Am I eligible for a Medicare rebate on your services?

Accepted Answer

Your GP or medical specialist will determine if your treatment is eligible for Medicare rebates. Please bring any referral paperwork to your initial session.

Patients  with a GP referral / Mental Healthcare Plan can receive a rebate of  $101.55 for up to 10 sessions per year with a Psychologist. Note, rebates  are not available for Provisional Psychologist appointments and these have a reduced rate to allow for this.

Question 8

Do you offer bulk billing services under a Mental Health Care Plan?

Accepted Answer

At this time no bulk billing services are offered.

Patients  with a GP referral / Mental Healthcare Plan can receive a rebate of  $98.95 for up to 10 sessions per year with a Psychologist. Note, rebates  are not available for Provisional Psychologist appointments and these have a reduced rate to allow for this.

Question 9

Do you offer a concession rate for health card holders?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately at this time Psychology in the Park does not offer concession rates for health card holders.

Question 10

What if I require a report or letter be prepared?

Accepted Answer

Reports or letters can be prepared and fees are $280 per hour. Please discuss  requirements as part of your consultation.

Question 11

How do I claim the Medicare rebate?

Accepted Answer

Tax receipts will be provided for each session which can be claimed via the Medicare claims process.

Question 12

What is your cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance will not incur any fee. If you are unable to attend your appointment please contact us as soon as possible. Non-attendance or cancellation at short notice will incur a cancellation fee. 
 
Cancellation fees are as follows:
 
- Cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice will incur a fee equal to 50% of the consultation fee.
 
- Cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice or non-attendance of a booked appointment will incur a fee equal to 100% of the consultation fee.
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Cancellation fees are not eligible for a Medicare rebate.

Question 13

At which parks are Psychology in the Park sessions conducted?

Accepted Answer

Currently Psychology in the Park sessions are offered at:
Wilson Botanic Park, Berwick, Vic, 3806
Pioneers Park, Berwick, Vic, 3806
Beaconsfield Park, Beaconsfield, Vic 3807
 
If you are interested in alternative locations please contact info@psychologyinthepark.com.au.

Question 14

What do I need to bring to Psychology in the Park sessions?

Accepted Answer

Please bring comfortable shoes and a bottle of water to your session.

Question 15

How does confidentiality work in Psychology in the Park sessions?

Accepted Answer

The same confidentiality rules apply during a Psychology in the Park session as in a session in a consulting room. However, there are some limitations with the session occuring in a public area which will be discussed with you prior to starting.

Question 16

Where are clinic consultations offered?

Accepted Answer

Clinic consultations are offered at 2 George Street Beaconsfield.

Question 17

Which practitioners are currently accepting new clients?

Accepted Answer

Ms. Dina Abdul Salam (Senior Psychologist),  Ms. Shirley Robert (Psychologist), Ms. Molly Brown (Provisional Psychologist) and Ms. Lauren Tai (Provisional Psychologist) are currently accepting new clients. Ms. Alisha Gambhir (Psychologist), Ms. Rosanna Giosserano (Psychologist), Ms. Emma Beckwith (Psychologist) and Dr. Louise Steel (Psychologist) are not currently accepting new clients. Please feel free to make a booking online at a time that works best for you. https://www.psychologyinthepark.com.au/book-online

Question 18

Are there Medicare rebates available with a Provisional Psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Medicare rebates are available for fully registered psychologists under the Better Access initiative.

Unfortunately, they are not  available for provisional psychologists. However, we offer reduced rates for these sessions to allow for the difference in Medicare rebates.

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