Referrals
Self-referrals
You do not need a referral to make an appointment to see a clinical psychologist at PCP and can self-refer instead. While this will affect your eligibility for Medicare rebates, you may still be eligible for rebates through your private health insurance fund, if you are covered for clinical psychology services. See further details below.
GP Referrals Through the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative
You may visit your GP and ask to be assessed for a Mental Health Treatment Plan (Item 2717, 2715, 2700 or 2701). If you qualify for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, your GP can provide a referral to the practice, Perth Clinical Psychologists, or directly to Dr Mimma Nikoloski. The Mental Health Treatment Plan must be completed, signed and dated by your GP and must state the number of sessions your are being referred for, up to a maximum of 6 sessions in any single referral.
As at 1 November 2023, a Mental Health Treatment Plan enables you to access a rebate of $137.05 per 50+ minute individual consultation for up to six individual sessions.
After these initial six sessions (individual, group or both), you may visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan Review (Item 2712 or 2713) to determine whether you qualify for an additional four sessions (individual and group). The maximum sessions allowed under a Mental Health Treatment Plan in any calendar year is 10 sessions (1 January to 31 December).
It is important that you bring your Mental Health Treatment Plan with you on your first visit in order to be given a receipt that will allow you to claim the Medicare rebate. If you do not bring your Mental Health Treatment Plan with you, we will not be able to give you a receipt with the Medicare Item Code and you will not be able to claim a rebate for that session. You may, however, be able to claim a rebate through your private health fund if you are covered for clinical psychology services.
Please note that we are required to keep a copy of your Mental Health Treatment Plan on file for at least two years.
Paediatrician or Psychiatrist Referrals
You or your child may be referred for Medicare rebateable clinical psychology services by a specialist if your child or adolescent is referred by their Paediatrician, or you or your family member is referred by a Psychiatrist.
All specialist referrals can be made to the practice, Perth Clinical Psychologists, or directly to Dr Mimma Nikoloski.
For further information about the costs and process of Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments, please send an email to info@perthcp.com.au.
Fees
The 2023-2024 fee recommended by the Australian Psychological Society is $300.00 for a 46-60 minute consultation (click here to view the APS Schedule of Recommended Fees 2023-2024).
Currently, the initial standard consultation fee is $430.00 for a 50-minute consultation. At this consultation, you will also be given self-report screening assessments to determine a baseline of symptoms.
The fee for subsequent standard consultations (50 minutes) is $330.00.
Higher or additional fees apply to assessment consultations (e.g., ASD assessments), couples or family consultations, intervention programs and manuals, and psychological assessment or progress reports. Please note that consultation fees are subject to change and clients will be advised of any changes in advance.
All fees are payable in FULL by cash, Eftpos or direct deposit on or before the date of service.
Please see the PCP Fee Schedule below. Psychological counselling sessions are exempt from GST, however, services or reports billed to an agency (e.g. Employment Assistance Programs, external agencies or organisations) are subject to GST. The figures provided in the schedule below are exclusive of GST.
2021-2022 Perth Clinical Psychologists Fee Schedule
| Fees | ||
| Initial Standard Consultation Fee (50 mins), including self-report assessments | $430.00 | |
| Subsequent Standard Consultation Fee (50 mins) | $330.00 | |
| Complex Assessment Consultation Fee (per 50 mins) | $355.00 | |
| Cognitive Assessment Consultation Fee (per 60 mins) | $440.00 |
Report Fees
Reports are requested for various reasons (e.g., Psychological Reports for Educational or Disability Services etc.). If the report is used for the appropriate treatment of the individual, then the report will be GST-free. If the report is to be used by a third party for the purpose other than the appropriate treatment of the client, the report will be subject to GST.
The cost of the report will depend on the length of the report and the time taken to compile it. REPORTS ARE NOT PART OF THE STANDARD CONSULTATION FEE. HOWEVER, REPORTS CAN BE REQUESTED AND A QUOTE FOR A REPORT CAN BE PROVIDED. REPORTS MUST BE PAID SEAPRATELY AND IN FULL BEFORE THE REPORT CAN BE ADDED TO A LIST TO BE WRITTEN.
Reports are detailed documents that place the individual’s assessment results within the context of their history, provide detailed analysis of the self-report and clinician-rated assessments and the results that were produced and offer a detailed list of reccomendations to assist the indivudal in seeking further assistance via services, therapies and resources.
Private Health Insurance
Private health insurers may provide a rebate for clinical psychology consultations. The rebate depends upon the company rebate policy and your level of insurance coverage. There are links supplied through the APS that provide further information regarding Health Insurance Rebates. However, it is important that you contact your private health insurer directly to determine exactly what rebate you are entitled to for clinical psychology consultations.
NDIS funding
Only individuals who are self-managed under their NDIS plans will be accepted as a new client. NDIS Plan-managed and NDIS-managed clients are not able to accepted as new clients. Clients who have a self-managed NDIS plan will pay for their sessions in advance, according to the same rates above, and can then claim a reimbursement through the NDIS portal for their consultation using the receipt provided.
Cancellation Policy (Updated as at 10 March 2022)
To avoid paying a late cancellation fee, please contact (text or email) Dr Nikoloski by 8.30am at least three clear business days prior to the day of your appointment. This provides us an opportunity to contact other clients.
Please note that ‘business days’ are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm (excluding public holidays).
A late notification will result in cancellation fees applied according to the following fee schedule:
| Business days (within or less than) | Fee applicable |
| 3 days | $100 |
| 2 days | $150 |
| 1 day | Full fee* |
*Full fee is considered $315 for a standard consultation (50 minutes) or a higher fee if an assessment, longer than 50 minutes or initial consultation had been booked.
As an example, if you have an appointment booked for a Monday, a notification must be sent before 8:30am on Wednesday the week prior.
| After8:30am | After8:30am | After8:30am | After8:30am | After8:30am | ||
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| 4 Days prior |
3 Days prior |
2 Days prior | 1 Day prior | Appointment Day | ||
| No fee | $100 | $150 | Full fee | Appointment |
Cancellation fees or non-attendance fees cannot be claimed via Medicare or Private Health Insurance Funds.
In special circumstances or in the event of an unavoidable personal emergency, fee exemptions can be considered so please discuss this with Dr Nikoloski.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please discuss this with Dr Nikoloski.
Questions About Fees or Rebates
If you have any questions about our fees or if you are unsure as to whether you are eligible for a rebate, please send an email to info@perthcp.com.au.