Individual 50-minute sessions
Initial Assessment Appointment: $230
Follow-up: $215
*Clients with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan can claim one rebate of $98.95 per day for individual sessions (valid until June 30, 2026).
Group Therapy 1.5 hours per session (for 4 weeks)
Each session: $100
*Clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan can claim one rebate of $34.40 per group session (valid until June 30, 2026).
Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
Under the medicare Better Access initiative, the Medicare benefits are available for a maximum of 10 individual and 10 group allied mental health services each calendar year. This is subject to change through Medicare. Please see your GP to discuss your concerns and see if you would be eligible for a MHTP. You will be required to see your GP for a review and referral after your 6th session and at the end of a treatment block of 10 sessions.
Changes to Accessing Sessions with a Mental Health Treatment Plan - Effective 1st November 2025
I want to let you know about some changes to the way you access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions under the Better Access program that came into effect 1st November 2025.
Who Can Give You a Referral?
You must get your referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan from your regular GP (the doctor you usually see) or from another GP from the practice where you are registered with MyMedicare.
If you are not registered with MyMedicare, your “usual GP” is the one you have seen the most in the last year, or who will see you the most in the coming year.
You cannot get a referral from just any GP or from a telehealth clinic you do not usually use.
Who Can Access Better Access?
Your GP will use new guidelines to determine if you have “moderate or higher” mental health needs. Only people with these needs will be referred to Better Access.
If your needs are considered mild, your GP may suggest other services, such as different allied health professionals or free online mental health supports.
What This Means for You
Make sure you have a regular GP and keep seeing them for your general health needs.
If you want to, you can register with MyMedicare by filling out a form at your usual medical practice or select your GP or practice through myGov or Express Plus Medicare app and under the MyMedicare section.
Talk to your GP about your mental health needs and let them know if you need ongoing support.
If you don’t have a regular GP, or if you move around a lot, it may be harder to get a referral.
If your regular GP is away or unavailable, you may need to wait to see them for your referral or if you are registered for myMedicare, you can see another GP at the same practice.
Changes to GP Paperwork
GPs will no longer use special Medicare item numbers for reviewing your Mental Health Treatment Plan. Instead, they’ll use general consultation numbers.
You will still need to see your GP for a review and a new referral after each set of sessions (usually after 6 or 4 sessions).
Corporate Workshops upon request. Please email office@angelapakpsychology.com.au
EMDR Intensives
Step 1: 10-minute Phone Consultation
Book in a free 10-minute phone consultation to discuss suitability.
No obligation and no “hard-sell” follow up call.
Cost: Free
Step 2: Initial Assessment Appointment
Book in your first 50-minute appointment to briefly discuss your history, goals for treatment, current levels of functioning and coping skills / wellness plan.
If we both agree that you’re ready to work on these traumatic experiences, we compile a list of memories (or “targets”) and prioritise them.
You may be asked to complete some questionnaires before your Intensive session.
Book in an EMDR session and clear your calendar. No waitlists. Fast-track your appointment.
Cost: $230
Step 3: 50min EMDR Session
If we both decide you are ready to do an EMDR processing session, we’ll select a moderate size memory to try out EMDR in a regular 50 min session.
If we both agree that an Intensive Session will be suitable then you can book a 3-hour Intensive Session in the same week.
Cost: $215
Step 4: 3-hour EMDR Intensive Session
Attend a 3-hour EMDR Intensive session. Please allow an extra 30mins after the session.
Monday and Friday priority appointments available only for EMDR Intensive clients.
Cost per 3-hour Intensive session : $970
Step 5: Follow-up Session
Attend a 50-minute follow up session to process any residual material, assess progress against therapy goals and discuss a plan forward.
You can then book another 3-hour EMDR Intensive session in the same week or schedule in your Intensives every 3-6 months to work through a group of issues at a time.
Cost: $215
*Clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan can claim one rebate of $98.95 per day (valid until June 30, 2026).