Psychology - TeleHealth bulk billing

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Psychological therapies focus on exploring individuals thought patterns, emotional responses and behavioural patterns to assess the underlying problems they are experiencing.

  
When you look for a psychologist on the Gold Coast, you want to find the one that provides clients a safe, secure and caring environment in which people can explore their current life situation. At Allied Osteopathy, our psychologists are passionate about assisting clients identify and implement positive changes, enabling to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Our aim for clients is to achieve the following:

• Increased self-awareness and insight
• Develop new skills in dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings
• Develop healthy fulfilling behaviours and reduce unhelpful risky behaviours
• Develop enhanced communication and relationship skills
• Set future life goals 

Our team is proud to provide psychology services at affordable rates to all gold coast community members.

The fees associated with visiting our psychologists depends on several factors:

• if you see a Clinical Psychologist or a Generalist Psychologist
• if you have a Centrelink benefit card (Concession Card, Health Card or Pension Card)
• if you are entitled to Medicare benefits or have private health insurance
• If you are with DVA or Work-Cover or NDIS.

General Psychology session - Consultation price: $135 - Medicare offers a rebate of $86.15 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

Relationship Counseling - Consultation price: $150 per hour - Medicare claims are not available.

Clinical psychology and forensic psychology session - Consultation price: $175 - Medicare offers a rebate of $126.50 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year . 

Clients who wish to access the Medicare rebate system must obtain a Mental Health Care Plan from their medical practitioner (GP).

Telehealth available - $135 or bulk billing if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan.

To book your session, please contact the practitioner directly:

Sharen Curtis: sharencurtis2@bigpond.com or ph:  0408294434 

Jill Harding-Clark: eastcoastclinicalneuropsych@gmail.com

Katarina Fritzon: kfritzon@bond.edu.au

Neuropsychology - it depends on the nature of the service (e.g., assessment, rehabilitation etc.).  

DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs): 
Approved referrals from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs are accepted for both clinical psychology treatment and neuropsychological assessment and treatment. It is also accepted for Relationship Counselling.

WorkCover: available for both General Psychology and Clinical Psychology.

Private Health Insurance 
A number of Private Health Insurers offer rebates for Psychological Services. It is important to contact your insurer to discuss your level of cover and applicable rebates prior to accessing services.