Fees & Rebates
Fees and rebates vary depending on the type of service and the funding source you intend to claim under. Fees may be reduced or offset by Medicare and private health insurance rebates.
Vida Psychology offers services under the following categories:
- Mental Health Treatment Plans
- Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plans
- Chronic Disease Management Plans
- Private Health Insurance
- Private Fee
- NDIS – Self-managed
Vida Psychologists charge well below the recommended Australian Psychological Society and Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) rate of $311 per 50-minute session.
Vida Psychologists’ fees vary depending on the clinician you see and the reason for seeking therapy.
As of July 1, 2024, our fee structure is:
- Provisional Psychologists: $150 per 50-minute session (no Medicare rebates available)
- Psychologists: $230 per 50-minute session
- Child & Adolescent Psychologists: $240–260 per 50-minute session
- Senior Psychologists: $250 per 50-minute session
- Principal Psychologist: $300 per 50-minute session
- Couples Counselling: $270 per 50-minute session (rebates only through private health insurance for eligible clients)
Medicare Rebates
The current Medicare rebate for a Registered Psychologist is $96.65. You may be eligible for a rebate for up to ten psychology sessions per calendar year if you have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) provided by a GP, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician.
Private Health Insurance Rebates
If you have extras on your private health insurance, you may be able to claim a rebate depending on your level of cover. Please note that you cannot claim both an MHTP and private health insurance for the same session. The rebated amount will depend on your health fund and the type of cover you have.
Medicare and private health rebates are processed on your behalf once your session is paid for, and rebates are typically received within 1–3 business days.
NDIS Rebate
If you have an approved self-managed NDIS plan, you may be eligible for a rebate of $222.99 per psychology session. We provide a receipt for you to apply for reimbursement directly with the NDIS.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that schedules change. If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, please notify us at least 2 business days in advance. This allows us time to offer your slot to another client. Cancellations with less than 48 business hours’ notice will incur a 50% fee, and those with less than 24 business hours’ notice will incur a 100% fee. Cancellation fees are not eligible for Medicare rebates. If we manage to fill your slot, no cancellation fee will apply. Please note, weekends and public holidays are not considered business days.
Clinical Supervision
Vida Psychology provides Board-approved supervision for:
- Registered mental health professionals
- 5+1 Program Interns
- 4+2 Program Interns
$230 + GST per 50-minute session.
Assessment Fees
Visit our Assessments page for details of the service fees.
All fees are payable on the day of your appointment via credit card or EFTPOS.
eWAY Payments
Vida Psychology uses eWAY as our secure online payment system to ensure an easy and efficient transaction process. eWAY provides a trusted platform for credit or debit card payments, ensuring all transactions are encrypted and secure, giving you peace of mind that your financial information is handled securely.