Appointments And Fees

Appointments
To make an appointment, telephone 0413 398 999 during business hours.   Appointment Hours:   Monday – Friday:   10am - 8pm, Saturdays:  9am - 4pm

Appointments for Sage Consulting Counselling
 
PRAHRAN ROOMS

      Individual counselling sessions are 50 minutes 
        
      Couple therapy sessions: 
                Initial session is 50 minutes
                Standard session is 80 minutes

Contact us to discuss session fees.   A discount may be available for individuals who are unemployed, pensioners or full-time tertiary students. 
                
 Payment Method: 
         Cash or Eftpos only
         Fees are payable on the day of your appointment unless otherwise negotiated with your psychologist at time of booking.

 Medicare Rebate
        All Sage Consulting Psychologists are Medicare registered.   You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $84 per session for 6 sessions on a Mental Health Plan.  To access this scheme, please make an apointment with your GP to discuss your needs and eligibility for a MHP.  She/he may provide you with a MHP referral.  
 
        A receipt will be provided to you following your counselling session.  If you have a Mental Health Plan, you can present  your receipt to Medicare for a $84 refund for up to 6 of your counselling sessions    

        If you have private health insurance, please contact that provider to determine if psychology services are included for rebate.    Some Career/Workplace Counselling or Coaching is tax deductible.  Discuss this with your accountant.

Appointment Cancellations   
Your appointment once made, is held specifically for you.   We require a minimum of 72 hours notice to avoid the full Late Cancellation Fee.    For patients in a weekly therapy time, 7 days notice is required for cancellation of a session to avoid the full session fee.