Pricing & Payment
Get 5 Free Therapy Sessions with one of our Student Placement Clinicians
As part of our commitment to providing accessible mental health support, we’re introducing a special promotion that can be accessed by any new clients to welcome our new counselling and provisional psychologist students to our team.
Consultation Fees*
The Australian Psychological Association recommended rate for Psychology in 2024 – 2025 is $311 for a 50-minute psychology session with an initial assessment fee of $451 for an 80-minute session. To support accessibility to mental health services, Dune Health and Wellbeing charges less than the recommended APA rates.
See below for our fees and potential rebates.
Initial psychology / counselling consultation fees
An initial consultation is 80 minutes long. A longer session is required to do a comprehensive initial assessment and to determine the best course of therapy for your specific needs.
Initial Session Fees
An initial appointment with a Provisional Psychologist / Counsellor costs $165 and can be paid by the client by debit or credit card. There is no additional gap fee or Medicare rebate for services provided by provisional psychologists.
An initial appointment with a Mental Health Social Worker costs $240*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $85.20
An initial appointment with a Registered Psychologist costs $265*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $96.65
An initial appointment with a Clinical Psychologist costs $315*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $141.85
An initial appointment with a Senior Psychologist costs $365*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $141.85
Subsequent psychology / counselling consultation Fees
A subsequent consultation is 50 minutes long. During these appointments, you will be guided and engaged through evidence-based therapeutic approaches designed to help you achieve your mental health and life goals.
Subsequent Session Fees
A subsequent appointment with a Provisional Psychologist / Counsellor costs $140 and can be paid by the client by debit or credit card.
A subsequent appointment with a Mental Health Social Worker costs $215*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $85.20
A subsequent appointment with a Registered Psychologist costs $240*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $96.65
A subsequent appointment with a Clinical Psychologist costs $290*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $141.85
A subsequent appointment with a Senior Clinical Psychologist costs $340*. Clients with a Mental Health Care Plan can receive a Medicare rebate of $141.85
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is not subsidised by Australia's Better Access Scheme and therefore does not attract a Medicare rebate.
To support accessibility and affordability DHW charges each partner the standard 80-minute out-of-pocket fee for joint sessions.
For instance, to see a Provisional Psychologist or Counsellor couples therapy would cost $145 x 2 = $290.
For a Mental Health Social Worker the cost would be $155.00 x 2 = $310.
For a registered Psychologist the cost would be $160 x 2 = $320.
For a Clinical Psychologist the cost would be $170 x 2 = $340.
Because we bill each individual, it may be possible for clients to claim their portion of the couples therapy session (e.g., $145 / $155/ $160 / $170 )with their private health insurer.
Individual sessions that you may have with the psychologist as part of your overall wellbeing journey are eligible for Medicare rebates with Registered or Clinical psychologists. For individual sessions, our standard individual 50-minute session rates apply (see table above) (minus any Medicare rebates applied).
*Please consult with your private health insurer to determine if you may be eligible for any rebates or coverage.
Psychological Assessment and Reporting
The cost of psychometric assessment varies depending on the time required for assessment and report preparation. For example, the assessment of ADHD usually requires 1 psychometric assessment and take-home questionnaires. The assessment of ASD or intellectual concerns often requires 2 or more psychometric assessments and take-home questionnaires.
A $500 deposit is required at the time of booking.
The full balance must be paid before the first session begins.
Any additional charges incurred during the first session must be paid before the second session begins.
Once full payment is received report(s) will be released.
Learn More about our Psychological Assessment & Reports
As a guide, in general, our prices are as follows:
1 psychometric assessment (e.g., WISC) + take-home questionnaires + comprehensive report = $2,145 (Including GST)
2 psychometric assessments (e.g., WISC & WIAT) + take-home questionnaires + comprehensive report = $2,860 (Including GST)
3 psychometrics assessments (e.g., WISC & WIAT & ADOS) + take-home questionnaires + comprehensive report = $3,575 (Including GST)
4 psychometrics assessments (e.g., WISC & WIAT & ADOS & WMS) + take-home questionnaires + comprehensive report = $4,290 (Including GST)
Medicare Rebates
This rebate is for up to 10 therapy sessions in each calendar year. To be eligible to receive the rebate you must visit your GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician and obtain a referral for psychological services under a Mental Health Care Plan as part of your overall treatment plan.
Under the Medicare ‘Better Access to Mental Health’ scheme, clients with a diagnosable mental health condition can obtain a rebate of:
$60.35 for each session with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
$85.20 for each session with a Mental Health Social Worker.
$96.65 for each session with a Registered Psychologist.
$141.85 for each session with a Clinical Psychologist.
Private Health Funds
You may also choose to attend privately without a referral or Mental Health Plan. In this case, most private health funds provide rebates for psychological services depending upon your level of cover. Please check with your Health Fund about cover for psychology prior to your appointment. Private Health Fund rebates can be processed with our Practice Manager during typical office hours and HICAPS Go for online processing. You will need to download the HICAPS Go app for online claiming.
Worker’s Compensation and Motor Vehicle CTP Insurance (WCP & CTP)
If you have a claim number and prior approval from your insurer your fees will be covered by your insurer. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive and psychosocial disability. Early intervention supports can also be provided for eligible people with disability or children with developmental delay.
To access NDIS services and become a participant, you must:
Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or a Protected Special Category visa
Reside in Australia
Be aged less than 65 years old when initially entering NDIS
Have a permanent disability that significantly impacts your ability to participate in everyday activities
To check if you are eligible, click here or go to www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis/am-i-eligible
If you meet the criteria and you would like to become an NDIS participant, call 1800 800 110 and ask to make an Access Request.
What is the cost of NDIS our psychology services?
At Dune Health and Wellbeing we seek to provide affordable and accessible psychology services to NDIS clients
$156.16 per 50 minutes of psychological therapy with a counsellor
$222.99 per 50 minutes with a provisional or registered psychologist.
We provide psychological services, including individual therapy (via telehealth or face-to-face), and conduct psychological assessment and reporting. Paying for services is also easy. We simply invoice you via email for easy payment, OR we can invoice your plan manager directly so you don't have to.
Who provides psychological services to NDIS clients?
Our NDIS services are typically provided by highly skilled provisional psychologists with skills and expertise registered with AHPRA. This level of worker screening ensures that you have access to high-quality, evidence-based mental health care at an accessible price. This ensures that you get the most out of your plan and can see a psychologist more frequently, allowing you to maintain momentum towards your mental health goals and to sustain your mental health and wellbeing.
Cancellation Policy
Last-minute cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice attract a full fee. If exceptional circumstances lead to an unexpected cancellation, please contact the practice.
24 – 48 hours’ notice, 50% of the full fee is charged. If exceptional circumstances lead to an unexpected cancellation, please contact the practice.
A cancellation fee will not be charged if you provide more than 48 hours' notice when cancelling or changing an appointment.
*All fees and rebates are subject to change.
**This is only an example, not a final indication of all or the final cost. Contact us to discuss your assessment and reporting needs.
After hours and Weekend Appointments Administration Fee
When booking for an initial or subsequent consultation after 5 pm (Evening) or weekends (Saturday) an additional $20 Administration Fee is charged.