Psychology Fees & Medicare Rebates in Australia
Transparent psychology fees with Medicare rebates available for eligible services. See the session fee, current rebate and expected out-of-pocket cost before you book.
• Telehealth Australia-wide
• Medicare rebates for eligible psychology services
• NDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants accepted
• Transparent private fees
Medicare benefits depend on eligibility, practitioner eligibility, the relevant MBS item and a valid referral. Figures shown are based on current 50+ minute eligible psychology items verified 2 September 2026.
Registered psychologist: $195 session | Medicare benefit $101.55 | expected gap $93.45 if eligible.
Clinical psychologist: $240 session | Medicare benefit $149.05 | expected gap $90.95 if eligible.
Our Psychology and Counselling Fees
Registered Psychologist
Eligible 50+ minute Better Access service; subject to referral and MBS requirements.
Clinical Psychologist
Eligible 50+ minute Better Access service; subject to referral and MBS requirements.
Provisional Psychologist
Private option. Medicare rebate does not apply to provisional psychologist services.
Counselling
No Medicare psychology rebate. Private health extras may apply depending on the fund and policy.
Speech Pathology
With an eligible GP Chronic Condition Management Plan/referral. Medicare eligibility and service limits apply.
How Our Psychology Fees Compare
Therapy Near Me registered psychologist fee: $195
APS 2026-27 suggested fee for a standard 46-60 minute consultation: $330
Difference: $135 lower per session (approximately 41% below the APS suggested fee).
Our Fees in the Context of Australian Pricing Research
Therapy Near Me’s 2026 targeted public-source review of advertised psychology fees observed:
• $260 median across 79 local in-person policy-level fee variants
• $239 median for registered psychologist variants
• $275 median for clinical psychologist variants
Compare these descriptively with Therapy Near Me’s current $195 registered psychologist fee and $240 clinical psychologist fee.
Read the Australian Psychology Fees & Affordability Evidence Review 2026
How Medicare Psychology Rebates Work
1. Discuss your mental health needs with an eligible referring practitioner
A GP or other eligible referring practitioner can assess whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral are appropriate.
2. Receive a valid referral
The referral specifies the eligible treatment services. Better Access referrals are subject to Medicare requirements.
3. Attend an eligible psychology appointment
For the figures on this page, the relevant registered and clinical psychologist services are 50+ minute eligible services.
4. Claim the Medicare benefit
Eligible patients may claim Medicare benefits for up to 10 individual mental health treatment services per calendar year under Better Access. The initial referral is generally for up to 6 services, with further services subject to review/referral requirements.
NDIS Psychology and Allied Health Pricing
We accept plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants. NDIS-funded services are billed in accordance with the applicable current NDIS pricing schedule and the participant’s agreed service arrangements.
View NDIS Psychology Services
Submit an NDIS Psychology Referral
Official NDIS pricing arrangements
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a psychologist cost at Therapy Near Me?
A standard private session with a registered psychologist is $195. A clinical psychologist session is $240, and a provisional psychologist session is $145. Fees should be confirmed when booking because service requirements can differ.
How much will I pay after the Medicare rebate?
For an eligible 50+ minute registered psychologist service with a $195 fee and current $101.55 Medicare benefit, the expected gap is $93.45. For an eligible 50+ minute clinical psychologist service with a $240 fee and current $149.05 Medicare benefit, the expected gap is $90.95. Eligibility and referral requirements apply.
Do I need a GP referral to see a psychologist?
You can book privately without a GP referral. To claim a Medicare benefit under Better Access, you need to meet the relevant Medicare eligibility and referral requirements.
How many psychology sessions can Medicare help cover?
Eligible patients can claim Medicare benefits for up to 10 individual mental health treatment services per calendar year under Better Access. Referral and review requirements apply.
Can telehealth psychology appointments receive a Medicare rebate?
Eligible Better Access psychology services can be provided by video using relevant MBS telehealth items. Medicare eligibility, referral, provider and item requirements still apply.
Can I use NDIS funding for psychology?
Therapy Near Me accepts plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants for eligible services. NDIS-funded services are billed under the applicable pricing schedule and agreed service arrangements.
Does Medicare cover provisional psychologist sessions?
No Medicare Better Access rebate is available for Therapy Near Me provisional psychologist sessions. The current private provisional psychologist fee is $145.
Can private health insurance cover psychology or counselling?
Some private health policies may provide extras benefits for eligible psychology or counselling services. Cover and benefit amounts vary by insurer and policy, so clients should check directly with their fund.
Can Medicare help with speech pathology costs?
Some eligible patients with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan may access MBS-supported allied health services, including eligible speech pathology. The annual limit is generally up to 5 individual allied-health services in total across eligible disciplines, subject to Medicare rules and referral requirements.
Relevant Resources
GP Referrals
NDIS Psychology
Telehealth Psychology
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