Appointments, Fees & Rebates

At Brain Waves Psychology Sunshine Coast, standard psychology sessions last for one hour—50 minutes with a psychologist and 10 minutes reserved for administrative tasks like case notes.

The standard fee for a 50-minute session is $195.

With a GP referral, the Medicare rebate is $96.65, leaving an out-of-pocket cost of $98.35.

Longer sessions are available and billed pro-rata at $195 per hour. For example, a 90-minute session (75 minutes face-to-face) would cost $292.50. Keep in mind that Medicare only rebates one session per day, regardless of its length.

For NDIS participants, the fee is $222.99 per session, subject to periodic national reviews.

Please note: We support NDIS clients who are plan managed and self-managed. If you are agency-managed you will be required to pay the full fee, then claim it back from the agency yourself.

Private health insurance rebates may also be available, depending on your level of cover. Please contact your provider to confirm.

The Australian Association of Psychologists recommends a fee of $311 per session. However, Brain Waves Psychology Sunshine Coast is committed to maintaining accessibility and keeping fees more affordable. Our standard fee of $195 is well below the national recommendation.

For clients who’ve reached the Medicare Safety Net, 80% of the gap will be covered by Medicare, leaving an out-of-pocket cost of under $40 for most clients.

If you're unemployed or facing financial hardship, please discuss possible fee reductions with Kim