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Rebates & Resources

Understanding your options for support, funding, and additional help.

Below you’ll find information about Medicare rebates, private health fund options, assessment fees, and useful mental-health resources. If you have any questions, we’re happy to walk you through your options.

Medicare Rebates (Mental Health Treatment Plan)

Many clients can access a Medicare rebate when referred by a GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).

As a registered psychologist, I am eligible to provide Medicare rebates for therapy sessions when clients have a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.

The current Medicare rebate for sessions with a general psychologist is:

  • $98.95 per session

Clients can access up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

Please bring your MHCP and referral letter to your first appointment (or your GP can send it directly).

Medicare Rebates (Mental Health Treatment Plan)

Many clients can access a Medicare rebate when referred by a GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).
Under this plan, you may be eligible for rebates for:

  • Up to 10 individual therapy sessions per calendar year

  • Up to 10 group sessions per calendar year (if applicable)

Rebate amount:

The rebate for a registered psychologist is typically $93.35 per session (amount set by Medicare). You pay the session fee, and we process the rebate for you after your appointment.

  1. Book an appointment with your GP

  2. Discuss your mental health concerns

  3. Ask for a Mental Health Treatment Plan

  4. Bring your plan or referral letter to your first session

If you’re unsure what to ask your doctor, we can guide you through the process.

Referral Pathways

If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, the following services can help:

Please ask your GP or referring practitioner to send referrals via Medical Object to:

Melissa Collins – Collins Psychology

Referrals can also be emailed if required.

Private Health Insurance

Many private health insurers provide rebates for psychological services depending on your level of cover.

Rebates cannot be used in combination with Medicare but may be used when:

  • you do not have a MHCP, or
  • you have used your MHCP sessions for the year.

Please check directly with your health fund to confirm your rebate amount.

I am an approved provider for:

  • WorkCover Queensland
  • Bupa ADF (Australian Defence Force)
  • QPS -SelfRefer Program

 

Clients funded through these programs can access services with no out-of-pocket cost.

Resources for Clients

These resources are helpful alongside therapy and can support wellbeing in between sessions.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing

1300 22 4636

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Black Dog Institute

Mental health education and resources

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Lifeline

24/7 crisis support

13 11 14

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

Parenting & Child Development

Raising Children Network

Evidence-based parenting and child development support

https://raisingchildren.net.au/

Kids Helpline

Support for children and young people aged 5–25

1800 55 1800

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Parentline Queensland

Confidential support for parents and caregivers

1300 30 1300

https://parentline.com.au/

ADHD & Neurodiversity

ADHD Australia

Information and advocacy for ADHD

https://www.adhdaustralia.org.au/

ADDitude Magazine

Practical strategies for families, adults, and professionals

https://www.additudemag.com/

Trauma & Safety

1800RESPECT

24/7 support for domestic, sexual, and family violence

1800 737 732

https://www.1800respect.org.au/

DVConnect (Queensland)

Domestic violence support

  • Womensline: 1800 811 811
  • Mensline: 1800 600 636

Home

Blue Knot Foundation

Trauma resources and support for adult survivors of childhood trauma

Home

Crisis Support

For immediate safety concerns:

  • 000 – Emergency Services
  • Lifeline – 13 11 14
  • 1300 MH CALL (13 14 65) – Queensland Mental Health Line

Pleases note, Collins Psychology is unable to provide emergency or crisis support.

Parenting & Youth Support

  • Parentline QLD & NT: 1300 30 1300

  • Headspace (12–25 years): headspace.org.au

  • Raising Children Network: raisingchildren.net.au

Mental Health Information & Tools

  • Black Dog Institute – Education, tools, and mental health research

  • Beyond Blue – Anxiety, depression, and wellbeing resources

  • Phoenix Australia – Trauma recovery and support

  • Health Direct – National health information service

These organisations offer free tools, coping strategies, and guidance for managing mental health challenges.