Fees and Rebates
Updated 25 November 2025
The Australian Psychological Society recommends an hourly rate for psychological services of $318 (2025-2026 financial year). Please find below our list of fees which are under the recommended rate.
Therapy Fees – Privately Funded – 1 January 2026
Provisional Psychologist
$140
Subsequent Session Fee
No Medicare rebates available
Clinical Psychologist or Neuropsychologist
$280
Subsequent Session Fee
Medicare rebate $98.95 to $145.25
Gap after rebate: $134.75 to $181.05
Senior Psychologist
$290
Subsequent Session Fee
Medicare rebate $98.95 to $145.25
Gap after rebate: $144.75 to $191.05
Additional Therapy Charges
- $20 additional for initial session
- $20 additional for a Weekday After Hours Appointment (Appointments before 9am and from 5pm on Weekdays);
- $30 additional for Saturday appointments.
- Therapy reporting is charged at an hourly rate
2025 Therapy Fees
Psychologist $238, Clinical Psychologist $265, Senior Psychologist $275, Director/Team Leader $277
Funding & Rebates for Psychology
We understand that investing in your mental health is a significant decision. The cost will depend on your consultation fee, any applicable funding or rebates, and the number of sessions you require.
Our friendly team can assist you in navigating the process of claiming rebates to make your treatment more affordable.
Medicare Rebates
We are registered with Medicare and rebates are available for eligible clients with the following types of referrals:
- Mental Health Treatment Plan (up to 10 rebated sessions per year)
- Chronic Condition Management Plan (up to 5 rebated sessions per year)
- Eating Disorders Management Plan (up to 40 rebated sessions per year)
- Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling (up to 3 rebated sessions per year)
- Complex Neurodevelopmental Conditions Plan
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We provide services for NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed.
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance may offer rebates for psychological services depending on your coverage.
Works Related Injuries (WorkCover)
We provide psychological assessment and therapy services under WorkCover QLD to assist with workplace injuries and your return-to-work. WorkCover will determine your eligibility for services and often request a GP referral.
National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ)
We provide NIISQ funded assessment and therapy services to support those who have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland when referred by NIISQ.
Defence Personnel (Bupa Defence & Open Arms)
Many of our Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists are registered to provide services for current ADF personnel (Bupa Defence) and also veterans and their families through the Open Arms program, which offers gap-free services.
Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA)
In some circumstances we may be able to provide services to veterans. Please call to check eligability.
Victims Assist
We provide services to people in Australia who have been victims of crime and have a referral from Victims Assist.
Queensland Police
We also provide services for employees of the Queensland Police under the following plans:
- Early Intervention Treatment Plan (EITP) – up to 6 sessions with a referral.
- Self Referrer Program.
Assessment Pricing
The length, detail and number of assessments undertaken can vary greatly depending on the needs of an individual. Assessment can vary from 3 hours to 6+ hours depending on the need. Our highly experienced team offers a tailored approach to address specific assessment questions. Please call for a quote based on your requirements.
- Email: hello@hardwickpsychology.com.au
- Phone: (07) 3515 0172
More information about Assessments offered
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Dementia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Memory problems
- Intellectual Impairment
- Cognitive problems at work
- NDIS Eligibility & Plan Renewal Assessments
- Return to Work & Fitness for Duty
- Capacity Assessments
Cancellation Fees
Therapy Cancellation Fees
- Cancelled with 0-24 hours’ notice or Did Not Attend (DNA) (on business days) = Full fee
- Cancelled with 25-48 hours’ notice (on business days) = $100
Neuropsychological Assessment Cancellation Fees
- Cancelled with 0-48 hours notice, or Did Not Attend (DNA) (on business days) = Full Fee for the assessment component (not report)
- Cancelled with 49 hours – 5 days notice (on business days) = 1/2 the cost of the assessment component (not report)
- A deposit of that equals the cost of the assessment component is taken at the time of booking.
NDIS Cancellation Fees (based on the NDIS schedule of fees)
- If cancelled with less than 48 hours notice (and appointment cannot be filled) = The full fee for the session or assessment component.
General Notes
Note that cancellation fees may apply even for unavoidable sickness. A DNA is considered to have occurred if the client is late by more than 20 minutes to an appointment. Any relevant bank charges are also applied.
Business days are Monday – Friday. For example, to cancel a Monday appointment at 9am, please give us notice by 9am Thursday.
Medicare Rebates
We are registered with Medicare providers and rebates are available for eligible clients under the following plans.
1. Mental Health Treatment Plans
Individuals with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their doctor are able to receive a rebate of $141.85 per session with a Clinical Psychologist, or $96.65 with a Generalist Psychologist or Neuropsychologist.
Upon visiting your doctor or GP, they will make an assessment about whether you are eligible for such a plan, and may refer you to a psychologist. Eligible clients are entitled to up to:
- 10 individual sessions with a psychologist per calendar year; plus
- 10 group therapy sessions with a psychologist per calendar year.
2. Chronic Condition Management Plan
Individuals with a Chronic Condition Management Plan from their doctor are able to receive a rebate of $61.80 with a Psychologist. This is a plan for patients with a chronic medical condition that has been present for 6 months or more, or is terminal. Eligible clients are entitled to up to:
- 5 individual sessions with a psychologist per calendar year.
3. Eating Disorders Treatment and Management Plan (EDP)
Individuals with an Eating Disorders Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) from their doctor are able to receive a rebate of $145.25 with a Clinical Psychologist and $98.95 with a general psychologist. Please check with your doctor to see if you are eligible. Eligible clients are entitled to up to:
- 40 individual sessions with a psychologist per calendar year (in lots of 10 sessions)
4. Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling
This is a service that is provided to a person who is currently pregnant or who has been pregnant in the preceding 12 months. With this referral they are able to receive a rebate of $72.55 with a Psychologist. Eligible clients are entitled to up to:
- 3 individual sessions with a psychologist for each pregnancy.
5. Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders
For those with a referral from their doctor, with a suspected complex neurodevelopmental disorder such as Autism or FASD, they can have access to rebates for up to four hours of diagnostic assessment at any one time. This is for clients under 25 years of age.
For Medicare rebates, you will need to have the relevant plan (e.g. Mental Health Treatment Plan or others listed above) before you come to the first session with your Psychologist in order for your rebate to be processed. Your Medicare rebate will be processed electronically at the end of your consultation.
What is the difference between a General Psychologist, Registrar, Clinical Psychologist, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, and Clinical Neuropsychologist?
General Psychologist
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 4-5 years university study in psychology
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $96.65 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
- Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clinical Psychology – Registrar
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in clinical psychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $96.65 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (Medicare does not provide a rebate for cognitive testing)
- Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – as is completing a short period of supervised work to gain endorsement in clinical psychology – Clinical Psychology Registrar
Clinical Neuropsychology – Registrar
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in neuropsychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $96.65 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (Medicare does not provide a rebate for cognitive testing)
- Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – and is completing a short period of supervised work to gain endorsement in clinical neuropsychology
Educational & Developmental Psychology – Registrar
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in Ed & Dev Psychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $96.65 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (Medicare does not provide a rebate for cognitive testing)
- Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – and is completing a short period of supervised work to gain endorsement in Ed & Dev psychology
Clinical Psychologist
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in clinical psychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a higher Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
- Registration: Is endorsed as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – with Endorsement in “Clinical Psychology”
Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in neuropsychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD
- Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $96.65 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (Medicare does not provide a rebate for cognitive testing)
- Registration: Is endorsed as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – with Endorsement in “Clinical Neuropsychology”