Referrals and Fees

Referrals: Please note that due to high demand currently no new psychiatry referrals are taken. This will be reviewed in June 2025.

  • We accept referrals from GP's for psychiatric consultations. It is important to have a referral from a GP to have a good understanding of the medical background and to determine the most appropriate treatment.
  • Please ask you referrer to fax the referral letter (this will be received as an secure e-fax/email)
  • A copy of the initial psychiatric report and follow up assessments will go to the referrer (in most cases your GP). Please notify us if you do not want specific sensitive information in this report.
  • For psychotherapy GP referrals are preferred but self-referrals are also accepted.
  • If the referral is outside our area of expertise, we will help find the most suitable organisation or professional to provide care.
  • Referrals from ACC are managed directly by ACC.

Fees and Payment:

  • Consultation fee is $500 per hour (incl. 15% GST)
  • Most inital assessments take between 1,5-2 hours
  • Follow-up assessments are 45 min: $375 (incl. 15% GST)
  • In between session email/phone calls are charged per 10 min pro rata
  • A full report to your referrer (in most cases your GP) is included in the initial/follow-up assessment fee as well as medication scripts (if indicated).
  • Repeat scripts (in between sessions): $40 (incl. 15% GST)
  • Extensive written reports, such as those for legal matters, will incur a fee discussed upon request.
  • Psychotherapy sessions are $225 (incl. 15% GST)
  • Please let us know as soon as possible if unable to attend the appointment
  • Cancellation within 24 hours or missed appointments (no show) will be charged at 50% of the appointment fee.
  • Full payment is expected after each appointment. Payment can be made by EFTPOS (sorry no credit card) or bank transfer within 5 days.
  • If you are a Southern Cross member and have cover for psychiatric consultations please provide you policy number prior to your appointment to arrange pre-approval.
  • If you have health insurance cover with another insurer, cover payments need to be made prior to claiming from your Insurer.
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