Fees & Rebates
Rest in Essence is a cash-free practice. Please provide card details and payments will be deducted as appropriate at the time of or after your appointment(s) or EFTPOS facility available.
If you have a valid GP Referral and Mental Health Care Plan you may be entitled to a Medicare rebate.
Psychologist
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Psychological Assessment (Autism, ADHD, Specific Learning Disorder)
Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant
Couple sessions
Private Report Writing and Case Consultation Fees
Medicare
If you have been referred by your GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician, Medicare rebates are available for some services.
For appointments with a psychologist, you can access up to 10 therapy sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), or an Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) and may be entitled to a Medicare rebate. Your GP can either email the plan through to Rest in Essence, or you can bring a copy to your first appointment.
Full payment is made at the end of each appointment, and (if eligible) we can process your Medicare rebate on the spot. Please ensure that you have your Medicare card with you. Any paid gap fees count towards your families Medicare Safety Net.
Private Referring Clients
You can access our service without a referral as a private client and pay the full fee without a rebate. Contact us via email or phone to book your first appointment.
Private Health Insurance
If you have a private health fund, full payment of session costs will need to be made at the end of each appointment and you will be provided with a receipt which you can use to claim through your private health insurance. Any eligible rebate from your Health Fund will be subject to your personal cover and fund entitlements. Contact your Health fund for further information.
Workers Compensation & CTP
At Rest in Essence, we are accredited Workers Compensation providers. Referrals for treatment under workers compensation can come from either the rehabilitation provider, nominated treating doctor, insurer or employer. Once the claim has been approved, the number of sessions are determined on a case-by-case basis and the cost is payable by your Workers Compensation Insurer.
DVA and Australian Defence Force Members
Our psychologists provide dedicated care for current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families under DVA, BUPA Defence and Open Arms. Services are fully covered under eligible health plans.
Self- & plan-managed NDIS
If you are self-managed or plan-managed under the NDIS, you can use your Capacity Building funding (Improved Daily Living) to access our psychology services. This gives you the flexibility to choose the supports that best suit your goals, without being limited to registered providers only.
Cancellation Policy
You will receive a reminder text message 2 days prior to your appointment. We ask for at least 24hrs notice of any cancelled appointments or a fee may be charged.