FEES AND REFERRALS
The boring stuff
Emily offers both private and Medicare-rebatable sessions. Below is everything you need to know.
SESSION FEES
Your options
PRIVATE
$220/session
No GP referral required. Book directly online or by email. Available for telehealth and in-person sessions.
No Medicare rebate under this option.
MEDICARE
$121/session
You save $98.95 per session
With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you can claim a Medicare rebate — up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
GP referral & MHCP required.
PRIVATE HEALTH
Partial Rebate
A partial rebate may be available through your private health insurer if your policy includes psychology extras.
Cannot be combined with Medicare.
MEDICARE REFERRALS
Your Mental Health Care Plan
BOOK A GP APPOINTMENT
Ask for a Mental Health Care Plan appointment and tell them you'd like to see a psychologist. This is a longer appointment than a standard consult.
1
YOUR GP PREPARES THE PLAN
Your GP will complete a Mental Health Care Plan and write a referral letter addressed to Emily at Common Ground Therapy, specifying 6 sessions (initial) or 4 (review).
2
SEND YOUR DOCUMENTS TO EMILY
Email your referral and MHCP to Emily before your first session. Both documents are required for Medicare claims to be processed.
3
BOOK YOUR FIRST SESSION
Once your documents are confirmed, your first session can be scheduled with a secure booking confirmation and video link if attending via telehealth.
4
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations & rescheduling
Life happens — but so do waitlists. Common Ground Therapy operates a 48-hour cancellation policy out of respect for other clients who are waiting for an appointment.
Appointments cancelled within 48 hours will be charged at the full session fee. This charge is not claimable through Medicare. Cancellations with more than 48 hours notice can be rescheduled at no charge.