Please note that, fees for some psychological services attract a rebate from Medicare. To qualify for the Medicare rebate, a referral is required from a General Practitioner, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician. If the services do not attract a rebate from Medicare, then part of the fees may be covered by Private Health Insurance - extras cover. Please check with your private health insurance company for eligibility.

Standard fees for Counselling/Therapy Sessions - $135 (per one hour consultation)

Psychological Assessment
A Psychological Assessment includes an initial session with the child’s parent(s) to determine relevant background information. The parent may need to complete a questionnaire or checklist about their child. The assessment of the child usually takes 1-2 sessions, depending on the issues. Feedback about the child’s presentation occurs with parents at a later session. Treatment options are discussed, with counselling/therapy sessions recommended if appropriate.

Intellectual Assessment
Intellectual assessment involves an initial meeting with the child’s parent(s) where background information is collected. The assessment with the child may be conducted over 1-2 sessions. A follow-up session with the parents provides feedback on the child’s performance, their strengths and weaknesses, and specific recommendations to support their child. A comprehensive written report is also provided.

Academic Assessment
An Academic Assessment usually involves an initial meeting with the child’s parent(s) where background information is collected. The assessment with the child may take 1-2 sessions depending on the assessments administered. A follow-up session with the parents provides feedback on the child’s performance, their strengths and weaknesses, and specific recommendations to support their child. A brief written report is also provided.

Psycho-Educational Assessment
A Psycho-Educational Assessment involves an initial consultation to determine appropriate background information from the child’s parents. The assessment with the child may take 2-3 sessions. A follow-up session with the parents provides feedback on the child’s performance, their strengths and weaknesses, and specific recommendations to support their child. A comprehensive written report is also provided. If necessary, a meeting with the school can be arranged to ensure the school is aware of the child’s needs.

Scholarship Preparation
In the initial session information about the relevant scholarship test is given and an achievement test is administered. In the follow up session, feedback on performance is provided to the student and his/her parent(s) and strategies for sitting a scholarship examination are provided.

Pre-School or School Observation - (Depending on location of school)
This involves arranging a time with the teacher to observe and discuss the progress of the child.