Our Fees
We believe quality mental health care should be transparent and predictable. Below you’ll find a full breakdown of our fees, so you know exactly what to expect before your first appointment.
Our telehealth fees are the same as our in-person fees, so you can choose whichever option works best for you. If you have any questions about cost or what you’ll get back from Medicare, our reception team is happy to help.
No out-of-pocket cost for veterans with a DVA card, workers compensation patients, and WentWest patients. See details below.
How fees & rebates work
- You pay the full appointment fee at the time of your appointment.
- If you have a valid GP referral and a Medicare card, we submit your rebate claim to
Medicare on your behalf on the day of your appointment. The rebate is typically
deposited into your nominated bank account within 2–3 business days. - Referrals from GPs are valid for 12 months. Referrals from other specialists are valid for
3 months. - To claim a Medicare rebate for psychology, you’ll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan
(MHTP) from your GP.
PSYCHIATRY
PSYCHOLOGY
GERIATRICIANS
TMS
PSYCHIATRY
Psychiatry
Our psychiatrists offer face-to-face consultations at our Carlingford and Norwest clinics, and telehealth appointments Australia wide. Fees vary by clinician, please see individual clinician schedules below.
At a glance
Typical out-of-pocket cost after the Medicare rebate, with a valid GP referral.
Initial assessment
(first appointment)
$260 – $330
out of pocket
Follow-up
(30–45 minutes)
$200 – $210
out of pocket
Fees by Psychiatry
Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $780 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $324.40
Initial Consultation (ongoing care)
MBS Items: 296 / 92437
Fee: $680 | Medicare rebate: $262.10 | Out-of-pocket: $417.90
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $330 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $196.00
Follow-up Consultation (45–75 min)
MBS Items: 306 / 91830
Fee: $435 | Medicare rebate: $184.90 | Out-of-pocket: $250.10
ADHD assessments are conducted as part of the normal consultation process, which is generally a minimum of 3 sessions. This allows for a thorough review of your history, symptoms, and functional impact, in line with Australian best-practice guidelines. Standard consultation fees apply per session.
Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $770 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $314.40
Initial Consultation (ongoing care)
MBS Items: 296 / 92437
Fee: $650 | Medicare rebate: $262.10 | Out-of-pocket: $387.90
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $330 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $196.00
Follow-up Consultation (45–75 min)
MBS Items: 306 / 91830
Fee: $420 | Medicare rebate: $184.90 | Out-of-pocket: $235.10
ADHD assessments are conducted as part of the normal consultation process, which is generally a minimum of 3 sessions. This allows for a thorough review of your history, symptoms, and functional impact, in line with Australian best-practice guidelines. Standard consultation fees apply per session.
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Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $780 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $324.40
Initial Consultation (ongoing care)
MBS Items: 296 / 92437
Fee: $670 | Medicare rebate: $262.10 | Out-of-pocket: $407.90
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $330 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $196.00
Follow-up Consultation (45–75 min)
MBS Items: 306 / 91830
Fee: $435 | Medicare rebate: $184.90 | Out-of-pocket: $250.10
ADHD assessments are conducted as part of the normal consultation process, which is generally a minimum of 3 sessions. This allows for a thorough review of your history, symptoms, and functional impact, in line with Australian best-practice guidelines. Standard consultation fees apply per session.
Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $720 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $264.40
Initial Consultation (ongoing care)
MBS Items: 296 / 92437
Fee: $650 | Medicare rebate: $262.10 | Out-of-pocket: $387.90
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $330 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $196.00
Follow-up Consultation (45–75 min)
MBS Items: 306 / 91830
Fee: $430 | Medicare rebate: $184.90 | Out-of-pocket: $245.10
ADHD assessments are conducted as part of the normal consultation process, which is generally a minimum of 3 sessions. This allows for a thorough review of your history, symptoms, and functional impact, in line with Australian best-practice guidelines. Standard consultation fees apply per session.
Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $780 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $324.40
Initial Consultation (ongoing care)
MBS Items: 296 / 92437
Fee: $680 | Medicare rebate: $262.10 | Out-of-pocket: $417.90
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $340 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $206.00
Follow-up Consultation (45–75 min)
MBS Items: 306 / 91830
Fee: $430 | Medicare rebate: $184.90 | Out-of-pocket: $245.10
ADHD assessments are conducted as part of the normal consultation process, which is generally a minimum of 3 sessions. This allows for a thorough review of your history, symptoms, and functional impact, in line with Australian best-practice guidelines. Standard consultation fees apply per session.
Medicare rebate amounts are based on the current MBS schedule. The actual rebate you receive may vary depending on your individual circumstances (for example, if you have reached the Medicare Safety Net threshold).
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology
To receive a Medicare rebate for psychology, you’ll need a referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP. With a MHTP, you’re eligible for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year.
At a glance
Out-of-pocket cost after the Medicare rebate, with an MHTP from your GP.
Standard session
(50 minutes)
$111
out of pocket
ADHD assessment
(Mr Salviani only)
$880
no Medicare rebate
Fees by Psychologist
Initial & Follow-up Appointment (up to 50 mins)
MBS Items: 80110 / 91167
Fee: $210.00 | Medicare rebate: $98.95 | Out-of-pocket: $111.05
Initial & Follow-up Appointment (up to 50 mins)
MBS Items: 80110 / 91167
Fee: $210.00 | Medicare rebate: $98.95 | Out-of-pocket: $111.05
Initial & Follow-up Appointment (up to 50 mins)
MBS Items: 80110 / 91167
Fee: $210.00 | Medicare rebate: $98.95 | Out-of-pocket: $111.05
Mr Salviani also offers comprehensive ADHD assessments for $880 (no Medicare rebate applies). Please contact reception to book.
Many private health funds offer rebates for psychology under their extras cover. Please check with your fund for details.
GERIATRICIANS
Fees by GERIATRICIANS
Assessment & Management Plan (one-off)
MBS Items: 291 / 92435
Fee: $535.95 | Medicare rebate: $455.60 | Out-of-pocket: $80.35
Follow-up Consultation (30–45 min)
MBS Items: 304 / 91829
Fee: $330.00 | Medicare rebate: $134.00 | Out-of-pocket: $196.00
Brief Follow-up (15–30 min)
MBS Items: 302 / 91828
Fee: $102.40 | Medicare rebate: $87.05 | Out-of-pocket: $15.35
TMS
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
TMS is a non-invasive, non-medication treatment for treatment resistant depression (TRD) that hasn’t responded adequately to other treatments.
At a glance
For patients eligible for an MBS-rebated TMS course.
Initial session
(prescription & mapping)
$20
out of pocket
Treatment sessions
(per session)
$25
out of pocket
Initial Course — Prescription & Mapping (First Session)
MBS Items: 14216 / 14219
Fee: $197.65 | Medicare rebate: $177.65 | Out-of-pocket: $20.00
Initial Course — Treatment Sessions (Per Session)
MBS Items: 14217 / 14220
Fee: $177.45 | Medicare rebate: $152.45 | Out-of-pocket: $25.00
Eligibility for an MBS-rebated TMS course requires you to meet specific criteria, including having tried at least two different classes of antidepressant medication. Your psychiatrist will discuss eligibility with you at your initial assessment.
Third party billing
We work with several third-party payers. With the right referral or approval, eligible patients have no out-of-pocket cost.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
We are pleased to provide psychiatric care to veterans through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. There is no out-of-pocket cost for eligible veterans — we bill DVA directly.
- DVA Gold Card holders are entitled to psychiatric treatment for any condition.
- DVA White Card holders are entitled to psychiatric treatment for conditions accepted by DVA, including all mental health conditions under the Non-Liability Health Care program.
To access this service, you’ll need a referral from your GP that includes your DVA card number.
Please contact reception if you’d like help confirming whether your referral has everything we need.
Workers compensation
We accept workers compensation patients with pre-approval from the insurer. Please ask your GP to include the insurer’s approval and claim number in your referral letter
With an approved referral, we bill the insurer directly — there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
WentWest (Western Sydney Primary Health Network)
Patients referred to us under WentWest’s funded programs are not charged a fee, costs are covered directly by the program.
Workers compensation and other insurance claims
We accept workers compensation patients with pre-approval from the insurer. Please ask your GP to include the insurer’s approval and claim number in your referral letter
With an approved referral, we bill the insurer directly, there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
Written insurer approval must be received at least 72 hours prior to appointment
Medico-legal reports
Reports prepared for legal, insurance, or third-party purposes are assessed on a case by case basis by each individual clinician.
Important information
Booking deposit
A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your appointment. This deposit is applied to the cost of your appointment when you attend. If you cancel with at least 48 hours’ notice, the deposit is fully refunded.
Card surcharge
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and EFTPOS. Card payments may attract a payment processing fee. Please note that this fee is set by our payment provider and paid directly to them. Mind Connections does not retain any part of it.
Cancellations and missed appointments
We require at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice, or appointments that are missed (Did Not Attend), will incur a $100 fee. Medicare rebates are not available for cancellation fees.
Referrals
To claim a Medicare rebate for psychiatry, you’ll need a valid referral from your GP (valid for 12 months) or another medical specialist (valid for 3 months).
To claim a Medicare rebate for psychology, you’ll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Medicare Safety Net
Once your out-of-pocket medical costs reach a certain threshold within a calendar year, Medicare may cover a larger share of your appointment fees through the Extended Medicare Safety Net.
Visit www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/medicare-safety-nets to learn more or check your progress.
Private health insurance
Outpatient psychiatry consultations are generally not covered by private health insurance. Psychology services may be covered under extras cover, please check with your fund for details.
FAQS
Please ask your GP to include the relevant details in your referral letter. For DVA, your DVA number and for workers compensation, the insurer’s name, claim number, and confirmation of approval.
With these details in your referral, we’ll bill the third party directly and you’ll have no out-of-pocket cost. If you’re unsure whether your referral has everything we need, our reception team is happy to check before your appointment.
Medicare applies rules to how often certain items can be claimed. For example, Item 291 can typically only be claimed once every 12 months. If you’ve seen another psychiatrist recently, your rebate may be lower. We recommend confirming your eligibility with Medicare before your appointment by calling 132 011.
Mind Connections is a private practice and we do not routinely offer bulk billing. With a valid GP referral, Medicare rebates apply to most appointments, typically processed on the day and deposited into your bank account within 2–3 business days.
Patients referred under funded programs such as WentWest are not charged a fee, as costs are covered directly by the program. If you’re experiencing financial hardship, please speak with your GP or our reception team about other options that may be available to you.
No. A valid referral is required to claim any Medicare rebate for psychiatry or psychology.
Yes, our fees are identical for telehealth and in-person consultations of the equivalent Medicare item.
Questions about fees?
Our reception team is happy to talk through fees and rebates before you book.
Carlingford
752B Pennant Hills Rd, Carlingford NSW 2118, Australia
Norwest
Suite 115/10 Norbrik Dr, Bella Vista NSW 2153, Australia