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Postal Address: PO Box 108 BULIMBA QLD
Clinic Address: Central Minds, 10/152 Musgrave Road, RED HILL, QLD 4059
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Fees & Rebates (Dr Dawn Proctor)
Initial Consultation (fees reflect an increase effective 1 Sept 2023)
$285 Individuals – 50 mins
$385 Couples – 80 mins
Standard Consultation (50 minutes)
With Medicare
$123.65
For clients referred by their GP under a Mental Health Plan or by their Psychiatrist.
See your GP to find out if you are eligible.
With Private Health
Varies according to your fund and level of cover.
No GP or Doctor ‘s referral required.
Private Clients
$260
No GP or Doctor’s referral required.
Out-of-pocket expenses to see a Clinical Psychologist
Schedule of Fees
| Description | Rate |
|---|---|
| Individuals – Standard Consultation
50 minutes
Couples & EMDR – Extended Consultation 80 minutes |
$260
$360 |
| Clinical supervision session
(55 minutes, incl GST) |
$242 |
Dr Dawn Proctor believes in providing an affordable service for clients by offering competitive fees. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended standard fee is $300 per session. Dawn’s fee schedule is outlined above.
The full cost of a session is payable at the time of the appointment and Medicare or private health fund rebates can then be processed. Please note the rebate can take 24 – 48 hours to credit your account.
N.B. Medicare does not currently provide rebates for couples therapy.
Medicare
Clients who are referred by their GP under a Mental Health Care Plan or who are referred by their Psychiatrist or Paediatrician can access Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychology sessions per calendar year (January to December).
To access Medicare rebates you will need a current Mental Health Care Plan and this will need to be obtained prior to your first appointment. The Medicare rebate under a Mental Health Care Plan from the GP is currently $136.35 (at 01 July 2023).
Private Health Insurance
Clients can also access rebates from their private health provider. We are a registered provider with most major private health funds. If you have private health insurance you may be eligible to receive a rebate but this depends on your level of extras cover. It is advisable to contact your private health provider to discuss your level of cover and the rebates you will be eligible to receive, prior to attending the appointment. Please note that you are unable to access a Medicare rebate and a private health rebate for the same session
Cancellation Policy
We require 48 hours notice to reschedule or cancel any session without incurring extra fees. This policy is to ensure the appointment can be offered to clients on the waiting list. The following fees will be charged for non-attendance or cancellation with less than 48 hours notice:
| Notice Period | Fee |
|---|---|
| 24 – 48 hours notice | 50% of the session fee |
| Less than 24 hours notice | Full session fee |
Please note that you cannot claim Medicare or private health fund rebates on sessions that you have not attended. You are responsible for paying the fees outlined above for non-attendance or late cancellation.
We understand that occasionally an unexpected emergency or sickness may prevent you from attending your appointment. In these circumstances please call us as soon as possible to explain what has happened.
GP Referrals
Central Minds value the collaborative working relationship they share with the General Practitioners that routinely refer clients through the Medicare Better Access initiative. They aim to provide professional and timely communications regarding the progress of their clients in treatment. Clinicians will make themselves available to respond to specific requests from General Practitioners. We look forward to working with you.
What information do I need to provide to Central Minds to refer under a Mental Health Plan for individual services?
Referrals made by General Practitioners under a Mental Health Care Plan may consist of a signed and dated letter or note to the eligible psychologist, indicating that the referral is being made under the initiative. Referring General Practitioners are not required to use a specific form and/or provide the Mental Health Care Plan to the psychologist to refer patients for these services but this information is preferred.
How many individual services through Medicare can I refer a patient for in a calendar year (Jan – Dec)?
The maximum is 10 sessions, depending on individual circumstances.
How do I refer a patient for up to 10 individual services?
A psychologist referral for up to 6 treatment sessions can be made under a GP Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare Item 2715 or 2717) for General Practitioners who have completed mental health skills training accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) or a GP Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare Item 2700 or 2701) for General Practitioners who have not completed mental health skills training accredited by the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC).
Approval for up to 4 further treatment sessions can be made under Medicare Item 2712.