FAQ
Each session is $230.
Yes, you can receive a medicare rebate of $93.35 when referred by your general practitioner, paediatrician or psychiatrist. You can access up to 10 Medicare rebated sessions per calendar year under the Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). The rebate will be processed at the time of your appointment and you will receive the rebate a few days later.
Your general practitioner, paediatrician or psychiatrist can also refer you to me under the Eating Disorder Treatment Pathway (EDTP). Under the EDTP, you can receive up to 20 sessions with a dietician (Medicare rebate of $58.30 ) and 40 sessions with a psychologist (medicare rebate of $93.35 ).
Seeing a psychologist can be helpful no matter where you are at in your mental health journey. Whether you are seeking support following trauma, experiencing emotional distress, negative thoughts or life transitions or whether you are requiring a space for self-reflection and personal growth. Engaging in therapy not only aids in navigating current challenges but also enhances emotional clarity and cognitive flexibility, better helping you prepare for future obstacles. An initial consultation can you help you determine if therapy is right for you.
I see children from the age of 4+ years.
Simply email us at [email protected] and we will get in touch with booking your first appointment.
You do not need a referral, however you will not be eligible for Medicare rebates.
Santosha Psychology will send consent forms and questionnaires via email for you to complete before your first appointment. If they are not completed and submitted online, then you will need to complete these in person at your first session. If you do have a referral, it is important that you send this too or bring the referral along to your first session.
All sessions are completely confidential, however there are limits to confidentiality. These includes:
- When there is a legal obligation to do so, for example, if information is requested by the Court of Law under a subpoena
- If there is immediate and specified risk of harm to yourself or others that can be averted via disclosure of information
- Psychologists have legal obligations to report children that may be at risk of harm
Psychologists are unable to disclose personal information to any other persons or organisations without prior written consent of the client.
Each session lasts for 50 minutes and every person’s needs are unique and individual. Your needs for therapy and number of sessions can be discussed and collaborated with.
The first session will introduce you to the frame of therapy. We will discuss confidentiality and its limits before talking about your needs for therapy. We will collaborate on any goals you may have, and discuss a treatment approach that is best suited to your needs.