Ballard Psychology has set our fees between the Medicare Schedule Fee and the APS (Australian Psychological Society) recommended rates.

The Australian Psychology Association (APS) recommended fees for 2026 for a 50 minute psyhology session ar between $318 - $451. As you can see below Ballard Psychology has chose to freeze fees for 2026 at our 2024 rate, well below the APS recommended fee.

Medicare rebates are available when a GP has completed a GP Mental Health Care Plan. When assessed as eligible, most people are able to access up to ten sessions in any calendar year under Better Access.

Health insurance rebates are also possible under ‘extras’ cover. It is not possible to access both a Medicare rebate and a health insurance rebate for the same service, however you may choose to use your health insurance once you have used all ten Medicare sessions. Some people prefer to access services without a Medicare rebate, and no referral is necessary if choose not to receive a rebate.

Fees are current as of 1st April 2024 with changes in policy regarding clients incurring credit / debit card fees as of 1/1/2026

As a guide, for a $255 session, the processing fee is currently $5.18. This amount may change in the future depending on the fees set by service providers such as Zanda (practice software) and Stripe (card processing).

Session Fee Policy.

When booking a session, Ballard Psychology reserves a specific time slot for you, with the fee covering this reservation. This is a commitment we honour by preparing and setting aside this time just for you. In case of inability to attend in person, we offer telehealth alternatives ensuring continuity of care. To manage our schedule effectively and offer timely services to all clients, we require a minimum of two days' notice for rescheduling or canceling appointments to avoid a late cancelation fee. Please review our policy here. Note that Medicare and private insurers do not cover fees for late cancellations. We appreciate your understanding, helping us maintain quality service for all clients.

Appointment Costs - Clinical Psychologist.

2024 - 2025 fees

(inclusive of credit/debit card fees)

Initial Session: $265
50 Minute Consultation: $255
30 Minute Consultation: $190

50 Minute DVA Consultation: Bulk Billed