OUR FEES

All standard consultations at The LifeWise Centre are $145 for a 50 minute session.

Payment is required at the time of consultation by cash, cheque, EFTPOS or Credit Card.

 

 

REBATES

Private Health Insurance

HICAPS is available for clients who have private health cover with a participating health fund. Click here for a list of currently participating health funds. If you want to know how much your health fund will rebate per session, you should contact your fund directly because it is different for each health fund.

Medicare

Better Access to Mental Health: Medicare rebates will be available to people who have a Mental Health Care Plan that they bring with them from their GP/Psychiatrist. If eligible, your GP/Psychiatrist will register you with Medicare and you can receive a substantial rebate for each session. After 4 treatment sessions you will need to go back to your GP/Psychiatrist for a Care Plan Review and you may be eligible for  further sessions, up to a maximum of 10 Sessions.  For more information regarding Medicare click here.

 

 

OTHER SERVICES

Employee Assistance Program

The Employee Assistance Program provides an opportunity for your staff to consult with experienced psychologists in welcoming and confidential surroundings.  Such a program demonstrates clear recognition of the impact that workplace and personal stressors have on the productivity of both the individual employee and the broader team, as well as on the interface of employees and customers. The LifeWise Centre offers an Employee Assistance Program tailored to meet the needs of your individual organisation. For more information click here.

 

Workers Compensation

The LifeWise Centre can see you for counselling under WorkCover, upon referral from your General Practitioner and approval from the Insurer. When you lodge your claim, an initial 6 sessions are requested from the insurer. If these are approved, LifeWise can see you for these 6 sessions, after which time we prepare a Treatment Plan and request further sessions if necessary.

Third Party / Personal Injury Insurance

If you are referred by a General Practitioner for counselling for an injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident, approval will need to obtained from the insurer. If you provide us with your GP’s referral and your insurance claim details, we will contact the insurer regarding the approval.

 

Questions about Fees or Rebates

If you have any questions about the fees or if you are uncertain if you are eligible for a rebate, please phone us. We are happy to help.