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Referral process and FEES
Medicare ONLY
Counselling Sessions are provided under Medicare Bulk Billing or via Victims Services for Victims of Crime.
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I have recently ceased providing counselling via any other funding sources due to my capacity being limited.
Medicare
My counselling support is provided to those who have a referral to see me from their GP and a mental health treatment plan. Usually, a person is eligible for up to ten sessions per calendar year. Having a mental health treatment plan via your GP enables you to have your sessions bulk billed to Medicare. A person may not need to use all of the sessions as it depends on their level of need.
I am a registered Medicare provider. Fees are charged according to Medicare's Fees Schedule for Social Workers.
Victims of Crime
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I work with Victims of Crime who have been approved for counselling via Victims Services.
Referral Process
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Contact your medical centre and make an appointment to see your GP. Let the receptionist know that you require a consultation for the purpose of being referred to a counsellor.
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Ideally, most of the people I see have gone to their doctor and have obtained a mental health treatment plan, and then the doctor arranges for the treatment plan to be emailed to me. I then contact the person with the plan and schedule an appointment. A person can contact me directly to schedule an appointment but they must have a referral from their GP or be prepared to obtain one. I will confirm that you have a referral and mental health treatment plan before an appointment is scheduled.
At your initial consultation with me I will need your Medicare details so bring your Medicare card or provide a picture of your card.
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I do not accept cash. I bulk bill only as the method of payment for my service.
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