Fees

    

payment information and cancellation policy

Payment

All fees can be paid by debit or credit card, direct bank deposit, or cash. Fees are to be paid at the end of the appointment or direct debit prior to the session. My fees reflect my levels of training, experience and abilities to work with a range of clients and issues. They also reflect my strong commitment to ongoing professional development to ensure I am providing the best service for you. Nonetheless, my fees remain considerably lower than the Australian Psychological Society recommended fees of $390 for an initial 80-minute session and $300 for a standard 50-minute psychology session.

Secure, Encrypted Card Information

Your appointment time is reserved just for you. To secure your appointment I will require a valid debit or credit card number (EFTPOS cards not accepted). Your appointment is not fully booked in our system until we have a debit or credit card on file. Your card number will be stored in our secure card vault hosted by Halaxy (encrypted practice management system).

Cancellation Policy

Your credit card will not be charged until after your appointment, unless there is a breach of the cancellation policy. Miguel typically has a full calendar and every appointment is important. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a space in Miguel’s day which could have been filled by another client. When an appointment is cancelled the following cancellation fees apply: 0–24 hours notice or missed appointment: Full session fee.* 24–48 hours notice: 50% of the session fee.* *If you can schedule a telehealth consultation on the same week the cancellation fee will not apply.

Medicare Rebates

You don’t need a referral from a General Practitioner to see a psychologist. However, a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician is needed to be able to claim the Medicare rebate for individual sessions of focused psychological counselling. Medicare subsidises 10 sessions per calendar year. Relationship and family therapy sessions are not eligible for the rebate. To access a Medicare rebate, you will need to make an appointment with your GP and complete a Mental Health Care Plan. It is important to tell the doctor’s receptionist that you will want a referral to a psychologist as the GP needs approximately 30 minutes to discuss the plan with you. You must obtain your GP referral prior to your first appointment in order to receive Medicare rebates as your GP cannot backdate the Mental Health Care Plan.

Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy

All individual consultations with the exception of Hypnotherapy consultations (further details below).

Standard Consultation

A standard consultation is a 50-minute therapy appointment.

Relationship Counselling

Couples only, for family therapy, please see below.

Standard Consultation

A standard consultation is a 50-minute therapy appointment.

Family Therapy

Applies to 3+ individuals.

Initial Consultation

An initial consultation of 90 minutes duration is required in order to gather sufficient information regarding the family’s needs.

Standard Consultation

A standard consultation is a 70-minute therapy appointment.

Individual Hypnotherapy

Some aspects of Hypnotherapy such as relaxation training, guided imagery training, and psycho-education can be offset by Medicare’s Mental Health Care Plan.

Initial Consultation

An initial consultation of 80 minutes duration is required. This fee covers the first session, In addition to a full explanation of the hypnotherapy processes, and writing of a program targeting your specific needs.

Standard Consultation

A standard hypnotherapy consultation has a 35 minute duration.

Long Consultation

A long hypnotherapy consultation has a 55 minute duration.