Fees

Individual Therapy

50 min therapy session: $200

90 min therapy session: $360

After-hours sessions are available Telehealth or in person at our Essendon office for clients who are unable to attend during standard business hours.

After-Hours sessions after 5pm Fridays:

50 min after-hours therapy session: $220

90 min after-hours therapy session: $380

Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP

Rebate: Medicare covers $87.25 with Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician.

Private health fund - please confirm with your insurance provider if your policy includes mental health sessions

Clinical Supervision / AMHSW

$200 per session

or

Pre-paid package of 4 sessions: $190 per session*

*sessions must be used within five months of purchase.

How to Access Medicare Rebates

Medicare rebates of $87.25 are available for eligible clients for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

To access your rebate, simply book an appointment with your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral to us. Your GP will either give you a hard copy of the plan & referral, or fax it over to us on: (03) 7054 3660.

We require your MHTP and referral prior to your first appointment with us.

How to Refer

No GP referral is needed to see us - you can self-refer at any time. Simply call or email us and we'll send you our intake form to get started.

Payments

Your card details will be collected on your intake form before your first session. On the day of your appointment your card will be charged at 9:00am.

If you're eligible for a Medicare rebate, we process this on the same day as your session through Halaxy, our practice management system. Your rebate will be returned automatically to your nominated bank account — no need to visit Medicare yourself.

Please note: a small processing fee applies (maximum 1.9% + $1 per transaction) to cover the cost of same-day rebate processing.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that life happens, and we always aim to be fair and flexible where we can. That said, we do have a cancellation policy in place to respect the time reserved for your appointment and to support the sustainability of the practice.

Cancellations with more than 2 business days notice — no charge

Cancellations within 2 business days — 50% of the session fee

Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows — full session fee applies

Cancellation fees are not claimable through Medicare or private health insurance.

Can't make it in person? Consider switching to an online session instead — same appointment, no cancellation fee.

To cancel or reschedule:

  • Call 0427 793 347 (leave a message if needed)

  • Reply 'No' to your SMS reminder

  • Click the cancellation link in your confirmation email (available up to 48 hours before your appointment)

  • Email hello@innerworldscounselling.com.au

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