Fees & Funding
Transparent pricing, multiple funding options.
MSC Psychology is committed to making quality psychological care as accessible as possible. Private fees start from $220, and a range of funding options are available to reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket cost.
Standard Session
Session fees
Standard individual sessions are 50 minutes. Payment is accepted via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer and is due at the time of your session. Receipts are provided for Medicare and private health insurance claims.
- Credit card, debit card & bank transfer accepted
- Payment due at time of session
- Receipts provided for all claims
- Cancellations require 24 hours notice
Private fee
$220
per 50-minute session
Medicare rebates and other funding schemes can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket cost. See funding options below.
Funding options
Ways to reduce your cost
MSC Psychology accepts a range of funding schemes. If you're unsure which applies to you, get in touch and Kim will help you work it out.
Medicare - Mental Health Care Plan
If your GP prepares a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), you are eligible for a Medicare rebate on up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. Kim is a registered Medicare provider and the rebate is processed after your session.
- Up to 10 sessions per calendar year
- Rebate returned to your bank account
- GP referral required
WorkCover
If your psychological difficulties are related to a workplace injury or incident, your sessions may be covered under a WorkCover claim. Kim is an approved WorkCover provider in Victoria.
- Sessions covered under approved claim
- No out-of-pocket cost if approved
- Employer or insurer referral required
TAC - Transport Accident Commission
If you have been involved in a transport accident and are experiencing psychological difficulties as a result, your sessions may be funded through the TAC.
- Funded through your TAC claim
- Available for accident-related presentations
- TAC approval required
Victims of Crime - Financial Assistance Scheme
Eligible victims of crime in Victoria may access funded psychological support through the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). Kim can work with you under this scheme.
- Available to eligible victims of crime
- Victorian scheme
- Application through the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal
NDIS
If you have an NDIS plan that includes funding for improved daily living or capacity building, psychology sessions may be covered. Please contact us to discuss your plan and goals.
- Self-managed and plan-managed participants
- Capacity building support
- NDIS plan required
Private Health Insurance
Many private health funds provide rebates for psychology sessions under their extras cover. The amount varies depending on your fund and level of cover. We recommend checking with your insurer directly.
- Varies by fund and cover level
- Receipt provided for claiming
- Check with your insurer for entitlements
Not sure where to start?
How to get a Mental Health Care Plan
A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP entitles you to Medicare rebates on up to 10 psychology sessions per year. Simply book an appointment with your GP, let them know you'd like a referral to a psychologist, and bring the plan to your first session with Kim.