Psychology And Wellbeing Services

PAWS Psychology And Wellbeing Services

Fees 

At PAWS Psychology, we’re a team of caring professionals committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based support across the lifespan. All psychologists work under the appropriate professional and ethical standards, including registration with AHPRA, Medicare Australia, and, where applicable, membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

We’re also proud to offer the option of sessions with our therapy dogs and cats at no extra cost - a gentle, grounding presence that many of our clients find helpful.

Session fees include 50 minutes of one-on-one time with your clinician, as well as additional time your therapist spends preparing for your session, writing notes, and ensuring continuity of care.

Please note that all requests for letters, reports, or professional communications outside of regular sessions may incur an additional fee. These fees vary depending on the complexity and length of the request. Where appropriate, NDIS-funded reports will be billed directly to the participant’s plan.

Fees as at July 1st 2025.

Please note: The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has recommended a standard fee of $311 for a 45-60 minute psychological consultation for the 2024-2025 financial year.

General Psychologist

Standard Session: $245  |  Initial Session: $295

Medicare Rebate: $96.65 (with a valid Mental Health Care Plan)

Clinical Psychologist

Standard Session: $290  |  Initial Session: $340 

Medicare Rebate: $141.85 (with a valid Mental Health Care Plan)

Principal Psychologist

Standard Session: $250  |  Initial Session: $300 

Medicare Rebate: $96.65 (with a valid Mental Health Care Plan)

Provisional Psychologist

Standard Session: $140  |  Initial Session: $200

Medicare Rebate: Sessions with Provisional Psychologists are not Medicare rebatable. However, their fees are set at a lower rate to ensure accessible care.

NDIS and Third Party Insurance

We welcome clients who are self-managed or plan-managed under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We can assist with service agreements and reporting requirements as needed.

Private Health Insurance

If you have private health insurance with extras that cover psychology, you may be eligible for a rebate on your sessions. Rebates vary depending on your provider and level of cover.

We’ll provide you with an invoice after each appointment so you can submit your claim directly to your fund.

Psychological Assessment

Assessment fees vary based on specific requirements. Please contact us directly for detailed information on our assessment fees.

Cancellation

At PAWS Psychology, we understand that life can be unpredictable. However, to ensure the smooth operation of our services and fairness to all clients, we have established the following cancellation policy:

  • Cancellations within 48 hours: The full session fee will be charged for any appointments cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled time or for any 'no show' appointments. 
  • Cancellations within 24 to 48 hours: Cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours before the scheduled appointment will incur a charge of 50% of the session fee.

Please note that all outstanding fees must be settled before scheduling any future appointments. These fees will be automatically charged to the credit card on file.