Question 1

Do I need a referral?

Accepted Answer

No, you don’t need a referral to come to us. We work mostly with Provisional Psychologists who are not eligible for a Medicare Rebate.

What is a Provisional Psychologist?

A Provisional Psychologist is someone who is registered with AHPRA and is required to work under supervision of a board approved supervisor for a period of time.

The advantages of a Provisional Psychologist is that they are cheaper than Registered Psychologists. They will support you on your therapeutic journey and seek support via their supervisors to assist in the best therapeutic outcomes.

Provisional Psychologists also have shorter wait times in general.

*The exception to the Medicare rebate rule is any of our Registered Psychologists. When you book with them you can receive a Medicare rebate.

A GP referral based on a Mental Health Care Plan, generally makes you eligible for a Medicare rebate of $96.35 per session for up to 10 sessions annually. If you don’t have a Mental Health Care Plan, our standard fees apply.

Question 2

What is a Provisional Psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A Provisional Psychologist is someone who is registered with AHPRA and is required to work under supervision of a board approved supervisor for a period of time.

The advantages of a Provisional Psychologist is that they are cheaper than Registered Psychologists. They will support you on your therapeutic journey and seek support via their supervisors to assist in the best therapeutic outcomes.

Provisional Psychologists also have shorter wait times in general.

Question 3

Can I get a Medicare or private health insurance rebate?

Accepted Answer

If your GP or a psychiatrist has given you a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referred you to us, you’re eligible to receive a Medicare rebate.
This rebate is $96.35 per individual session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

We can process your rebate online when you pay for your session. Medicare estimates that rebates appear in your bank account within two to three business days.
NOTE: You can either ask your GP to send us an electronic or faxed copy of your Mental Health Plan or bring a paper copy to your first session to confirm your eligibility.
Private Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance that includes psychological counselling as extras cover, you may be eligible for a partial rebate. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm your level of cover with a registered psychologist.
NOTE: You can only use one form of rebate per session.
If you are eligible for both types of rebates, you’ll need to choose either your private health insurance or Medicare to help cover the costs of each session.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Eligible students will need to send our invoice to OSHC to claim a rebate.

Question 4

Do you have after-hours appointments?

Accepted Answer

No, our clinic is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Question 5

What are your fees?

Accepted Answer

Therapy

Our fees for 50-minute Counselling sessions reflect the experience of our team.

Comprehensive Assessment 
$3,280 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment
$1830 TOTAL, including the assessment and the report.

ADHD Assessment
$1230 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

Autism and ADHD Combined Assessment
$2,484 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

NOTE: You may be eligible for funding to support these assessments from The Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package or FaHCSIA (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs),
Our fees for 50-minute Counselling sessions reflect the experience of our team.

NOTE: A Mental Health Plan entitles you to a Medicare rebate of $96.35 per session for ten sessions annually.

NOTE: We are not a Bulk Billing practice

Question 6

How does Telehealth work?

Accepted Answer

We are currently offering both face to face and telehealth appointments. We believe it is your choice as to choose what works best for you.
You can choose to have your appointment via teleconference using our telehealth service or over the phone.
If you opt to meet via Telehealth, we will send you a secure login link before your first session.
Please save this link, as we’ll use the same link for all your appointments.
More about teleheath appointments

Question 7

What if I need to cancel?

Accepted Answer

Someone on our waiting list will be happy to have your cancelled appointment. So please give us time to contact someone else and save yourself the fee.
There is no fee if you cancel at least 48 hours before your appointment.
We charge the full fee for cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment.
NOTE. You can’t claim a Medicare rebate on a late cancellation fee.

Question 8

Can a Psychologist prescribe medication?

Accepted Answer

No, psychologists in Australia cannot prescribe medication. If you want to explore medication for ADHD you need to have an ADHD assessment performed by a psychiatrist.

Question 9

What can I expect from counselling?

Accepted Answer

You can count on being heard and respected. Boutique Psychology is a judgment-free zone where you can safely be yourself. While each of our Psychologists has their preferred therapeutic approach and distinct personality, all of us are kind, warm, genuine humans. None of us believes that you’re broken, and all of us have come through our own messy, challenging times.

You can expect your Boutique Psychologist to be insightful and practical. We’re here to listen, learn about and understand you. We’re here to equip you with well-researched and tested tools to help you cope and grow by feeling, thinking, and acting differently.

The result? You can grow your skills in managing and reducing distress and increase your confidence, effectiveness, and joy.

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Question 10

How many sessions will I need?

Accepted Answer

The number of sessions you need depends on why you came to us and what you want to achieve. Furthermore, everyone progresses at different rates.

If you’ve come for help with coping strategies to manage the symptoms of a mental health condition, you may only need a few sessions and a schedule of check-ins to help you refine your skills.

If you are dealing with deep, persistent issues stemming from adolescence or childhood, you may decide to come for ongoing support.

If you have a single issue that we can resolve in one session or several sessions, that’s what we’ll do.

Boutique Psychology doesn’t do ‘one size fits all’ therapy. We tailor your sessions to fit your needs.

Question 11

Are my sessions confidential?

Accepted Answer

Your personal information and the records of your sessions are confidential and securely stored. Your psychologist will only share your information if:

You grant permission to do so
You or someone else are at risk of serious harm. In that case, we may be legally obliged to provide information

Question 12

What are your therapy fees?

Accepted Answer

Our fees for 50-minute Counselling sessions reflect the experience of our team.

Provisional Psychogist therapy fee is up to $156.16
Psychologist’s fee has increased to $300 per appointment

NOTE: A Mental Health Plan entitles you to a Medicare rebate of $96.35 per session for ten sessions annually.

NOTE: We are not a Bulk Billing practice

NOTE: For Workcover and TAC accounts are paid by the client we have an out of pocket fee

Question 13

What can I expect from an Assessment?

Accepted Answer

You and your psychologist discuss your history and experience.

Then your psychologist will ask you to answer a series of standardised questions, sometimes on an iPad, sometimes using pen and paper.

With supervision and support from Cindy and Dr Alex West, our principal psychologist and clinical lead, your psychologist will work out what everything means.

We produce an easy-to-read report. When your report is ready, you and your psychologist will meet to give you feedback, discuss the report and answer your questions.

The Boutique Psychology team is trained to support you in dealing with learning difficulties and educational or developmental delays.

We offer empathetic, skilful Autism, Learning, Comprehensive and Functional Capacity Assessments.

Question 14

What are the fees for Assessments?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive/ Functional Capacity Assessment 
$4680 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment 
$2430 TOTAL, including the assessment and the report.

ADHD Assessment 
$2088 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

Autism and ADHD Combined Assessment
$3084 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

Learning Assessments 
$3084 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

Cognitive Assessments
$3084 TOTAL including the assessment and the report.

NOTE: You may be eligible for funding to support these assessments from The Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package or FaHCSIA (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services, and Indigenous Affairs),

BOUTIQUE
PSYCHOLOGY

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?

What is a Provisional Psychologist?

Can I get a Medicare or private health insurance rebate?

Do you have after-hours appointments?

What are your fees?

How does Telehealth work?

What if I need to cancel?

Can a Psychologist prescribe medication?

What can I expect from counselling?

How many sessions will I need?

Are my sessions confidential?

What are your therapy fees?

What can I expect from an Assessment?

What are the fees for Assessments?

BOUTIQUE PSYCHOLOGY

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?

What is a Provisional Psychologist?

Can I get a Medicare or private health insurance rebate?

Do you have after-hours appointments?

What are your fees?

How does Telehealth work?

What if I need to cancel?

Can a Psychologist prescribe medication?

What can I expect from counselling?

How many sessions will I need?

Are my sessions confidential?

What are your therapy fees?

What can I expect from an Assessment?

What are the fees for Assessments?

BOUTIQUE
PSYCHOLOGY