Before You Begin
Know the cost before you book
We explain the service, clinician, appointment length and funding arrangement before your first appointment. The information below helps you compare options and understand what may be payable.
Private fees, Medicare rebates and NDIS arrangements follow different rules. For possible DVA, victims of crime, WorkCover / WorkSafe Victoria, TAC or EAP support, we first check whether the clinic and clinician can provide the service under that pathway.
Private appointments and Medicare rebates
The tables below show the listed private fee, standard Medicare rebate and standard gap for the indicated example. Rebates apply only when the referral, clinician, appointment and remaining eligibility meet the relevant requirements. Your individual Medicare entitlement may differ.
The listed registered psychologist, clinical psychologist and accredited mental health social worker rebates are standard benefits current from 1 July 2026 for eligible individual in-person consulting-room appointments of at least 50 minutes under the relevant Medicare items. Fees and rebates for another duration, format or service must be checked separately. Our team confirms the actual appointment length before booking.
Provisional psychologist sessions and general counselling do not attract these Better Access Medicare rebates. Provisional psychology may be supported by a separately eligible funding arrangement. A Mental Health Treatment Plan does not automatically make a private appointment free.
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Private fees & Medicare examples
We’ll explain what the assessment involves, what is included and how the findings may help you before you decide to proceed.
| Service | Listed private fee | Standard rebate | Standard gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provisional psychologist | $160.00 +GST | No Better Access rebate | $176.00 |
| Registered psychologist | $252.99 | $101.55 | $151.44 |
| Clinical psychologist | $310.00 | $149.05 | $160.95 |
| Individual counselling | $160.00 +GST | No Better Access rebate | $176.00 |
| Accredited mental health social worker | $195.00 | $89.50 | $105.50 |
RM Therapy offers bulk-billed psychology appointments for eligible clients who hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card and have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. For an approved bulk-billed session, there is no out-of-pocket service fee.
Our team checks the card, referral, Medicare eligibility and participating clinician availability before confirming the appointment. The offer applies to the approved psychology service; it does not automatically apply to assessments, provisional psychology, couples therapy or courses.
Use Check Bulk Billing Eligibility to send a brief request. We will tell you which documents are needed and how to provide them securely.
Psychology support at RM Therapy
Bulk billed psychology
RM Therapy offers bulk-billed psychology appointments for eligible clients who hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card and have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. For an approved bulk-billed session, there is no out-of-pocket service fee.
Our team checks the card, referral, Medicare eligibility and participating clinician availability before confirming the appointment. The offer applies to the approved psychology service; it does not automatically apply to assessments, provisional psychology, couples therapy or courses.
Use Check Bulk Billing Eligibility to send a brief request. We will tell you which documents are needed and how to provide them securely.
how it works
- You’ll need a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral.
- Use Check Bulk Billing Eligibility to send a brief request, and we’ll let you know which documents are needed.
- Our team checks your Medicare eligibility, documents and clinician availability before confirming your bulk-billed appointment.
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Counselling and couples therapy
| Service | Appointment | Total fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual counselling | Length confirmed before booking | $176.00 including GST |
| Family violence counselling | 60 minutes | $214.50 including GST |
| Couples counselling | 60 minutes | $214.50 including GST |
RM Therapy offers bulk-billed psychology appointments for eligible clients who hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card and have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral. For an approved bulk-billed session, there is no out-of-pocket service fee.
Our team checks the card, referral, Medicare eligibility and participating clinician availability before confirming the appointment. The offer applies to the approved psychology service; it does not automatically apply to assessments, provisional psychology, couples therapy or courses.
Use Check Bulk Billing Eligibility to send a brief request. We will tell you which documents are needed and how to provide them securely.
NDIS fees at RM Therapy
NDIS services
Our listed hourly rates appear below. We work with self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants for eligible services that align with their plan.
Travel, reports, non-face-to-face support and other agreed items may have separate charges where permitted. We explain what applies in your service agreement. The clinic’s actual rates and the applicable NDIS price rules are confirmed before services begin.
The listed national base hourly amounts match the NDIS pricing schedule effective 24 September 2026. Applicable maximum prices cover NDIA-managed and plan-managed arrangements.
We check the precise support item, service eligibility and funding arrangement before treatment; published rates are reviewed when the NDIA updates its pricing or rules.
Listed NDIS hourly rates
| Service | Listed hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Specialist behaviour support | $252.99 |
| Psychologist | $252.99 |
| Social worker | $193.99 |
| Developmental educator | $193.99 |
| Speech pathologist | $193.99 |
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Assessment packages
| Package | Listed fee |
|---|---|
| Autism assessment and comprehensive report | $2,000 + GST |
| Intellectual disability assessment and comprehensive report | $1,200 +GST |
| ADHD assessment | $900 + GST |
| Psychosocial disability assessment | $800 +GST |
NDIS fees at RM Therapy
Other funding enquiries
We are developing options to support people seeking care through DVA, victims of crime assistance, WorkCover / WorkSafe Victoria, TAC and EAP arrangements.
We welcome enquiries while the relevant clinic and clinician arrangements are checked.
Please do not assume a funded appointment is available or book privately expecting reimbursement.
We will confirm whether RM Therapy can offer the service, what referral or approval is needed and any amount payable before you commit.
Visit Funding and Referral Options for a plain-language guide.
Payments rebates and cancellations
Before booking, our team explains the payable fee, payment process, rebate claim arrangements and cancellation terms. If you need to change an appointment, contact us as soon as possible or use the approved cancellation/rescheduling link.
Before you confirm a booking, you can review the exact cancellation notice period and any late-cancellation or non-attendance charge. Your confirmation will also include these terms. A cancelled or missed appointment is not an attended Medicare treatment service, and Medicare does not pay a treatment rebate for its cancellation charge.
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