Clear pricing,
start to finish.
Therapy should be something you can plan for. Here is exactly what a session with Telehealth Psychology Australia (THPA) costs, what Medicare gives back, and the funding we work with. No surprises, and nothing hidden in the fine print.
after the Medicare rebate
How much does a session cost with the Medicare rebate?
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates part of every session. A standard 50 minute session is $230. With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, Medicare pays a rebate of $101.55, which leaves $128.45 out of pocket per session.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Session fee (50 minutes, GST-free) | $230.00 |
| Medicare rebate (MBS items 80110 and 91170) | $101.55 |
| Out of pocket per session | $128.45 |
Rebate amounts are set by Medicare (MBS items 80110 and 91170) and current at the time of writing (1 July 2026). A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP is required to claim the rebate. We are accepting new clients and there is currently no waitlist. Every THPA psychologist is a registered psychologist, so the same $101.55 rebate applies with either of them. Your session fee and any out-of-pocket cost are confirmed with you before your first appointment.
Three steps to a rebated session
Better Access is the Medicare initiative that makes therapy more affordable. Here is how to use it, and our Medicare rebates page has the detail.
- 01
See your regular GP for a plan
Ask your regular GP (at the practice you are enrolled with in MyMedicare, or the one that provides most of your care) about a Mental Health Treatment Plan, sometimes called a Mental Health Care Plan. If it is right for you, they will prepare one and refer you to a psychologist.
- 02
Book your psychologist
Choose your psychologist and a time that suits. A plan gives you up to 10 rebated sessions each calendar year.
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We handle the claim
After each session we lodge your Medicare claim, so the $101.55 rebate returns to your account with no paperwork from you.
More than one way to pay
Beyond Medicare, we work with several funding pathways. Tell us what applies to you and we will talk it through.
Medicare, Better Access
Claim $101.55 back on each session with a Mental Health Treatment Plan, for up to 10 sessions a calendar year.
You need: a plan from your GP Read about Medicare Better AccessNDIS
We see self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants for individual psychology support.
You need: a self or plan-managed plan Read about NDIS sessionsWorkCover Queensland
We accept WorkCover Queensland referrals for work-related psychological support.
You need: an accepted claim Read about WorkCover QueenslandDVA
We welcome DVA Gold Card holders, and White Card holders with an accepted mental health condition. DVA pays us $167.65 directly for a session of 50 minutes or more, under item US20, so there is no cost to you.
You need: a D904 referral from your GP Read about DVA-funded sessionsPrivate
No referral, no plan, no waiting list. Book privately whenever you feel ready to begin.
You need: nothing, just book Get in touchWe bill the general registered-psychologist tier, so the same $101.55 Medicare rebate applies with every THPA psychologist. For DVA clients, DVA pays us $167.65 per session directly (item US20, a video session of 50 minutes or more, GST-free, set by DVA and current at the time of writing) and there is no out-of-pocket cost. Every fee and rebate is confirmed with you before your first session.
Every fee in one place
Each pathway on one page, so there is nothing to work out. Every figure is confirmed with you before your first session.
| Pathway | Fee | What you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Private, no referral needed | $230.00 (GST-free) | $230.00 per session |
| Medicare, Better Access, with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP | $230.00, less the $101.55 rebate | $128.45 per session, for up to 10 rebated sessions a calendar year |
| NDIS, self-managed and plan-managed | $252.99 per hour (NDIS Pricing Schedule) | Nothing: the cost comes from your plan budget |
| WorkCover Queensland, approved claim | $277.00 per 60-minute session, charged pro rata (Table of Costs) | Nothing for approved sessions: billed to WorkCover |
| DVA, Gold Card or eligible White Card, with a D904 referral | $167.65 per session, paid by DVA (item US20) | Nothing: DVA pays the practice directly, there is no gap |
| Psychological assessments, including ADHD | Quoted in writing before you begin | Depends on the assessment and how it is funded |
| Notice given | Charge |
|---|---|
| More than 48 hours | No charge |
| 24 to 48 hours | Half the session fee |
| Less than 24 hours, or a missed appointment | The full session fee |
| NDIS participants | Less than two clear business days’ notice: up to 90% of the agreed fee, under the NDIS short-notice rule |
| WorkCover Queensland | Please give at least 24 hours’ notice; see the WorkCover page |
Figures are set by Medicare, the NDIS Pricing Schedule, the WorkCover Queensland Table of Costs and DVA respectively, and are current at the time of writing (1 July 2026). Private and Medicare sessions are not bulk billed.
Money should not be the reason you put this off. If cost is on your mind, tell us, and we will talk it through together.
We confirm your session fee and any out-of-pocket cost before the first appointment, so there is nothing to second-guess once you begin.
Fees, answered
A few things people often ask about cost. If your question is not here, send us a message and we will get back to you.
No. You can book directly with us at any time. A referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP are only needed if you would like to claim Medicare rebates on your sessions.
A standard session is $230. With a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you claim $101.55 back from Medicare, which leaves $128.45 out of pocket. We confirm these figures with you before your first appointment.
Plans change, and that is okay. With more than 48 hours’ notice, there is no charge to cancel or reschedule. With 24 to 48 hours’ notice, half the session fee applies; with less than 24 hours’ notice, or a missed appointment, the full fee applies. Medicare rebates do not apply to cancellation fees.
Genuine emergencies and technology failures are handled with discretion. Slightly different notice periods apply to NDIS and WorkCover sessions; we will walk you through these before you book.
We lodge your Medicare claim after each session. The rebate is paid into the bank account you have registered with Medicare, usually within a few days.
We are a private practice and do not bulk bill. The $101.55 Medicare rebate reduces the out-of-pocket cost of each session, and we are always happy to talk through what that means for you.
Yes. We see self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, we accept WorkCover Queensland referrals, and we welcome DVA Gold and White Card holders with a D904 referral from their GP. Let us know which applies to you and we will guide you through it.
Up to 10 individual sessions each calendar year under Medicare’s Better Access initiative, with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
We work across Medicare Better Access, NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed), WorkCover Queensland, DVA, and private funding. Bookings are handled securely through Halaxy.
Start when you are ready
There is no referral needed to begin. If you would like Medicare rebates, a plan from your GP is all it takes. Leave your details and we will follow up, usually within one to two business days to talk through what you are looking for.
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