Referrals and Fees

SherryB Psychology provide high quality support for children, teenagers and adults with sessions that run for 50 minutes. Did you know you do not need a referral to see a psychologist? Many of our clients present privately with no referral from a GP or medical professional. There is no limit to the number of sessions you may hav as a private client, however, Medicare rebates are not available.

We do provide a receipt for treatment after all of our sessions. With this, you may be able to claim a rebate for therapy under 'Extras' if you have private health insurance. Please contact your insurer directly regarding rebate amount as this varies between health funds and depends on your level of cover.

• Mental Health Care Plans (MHCP)

If you do have a current Mental Health Care Plan referral from your doctor, you can receive a rebate from Medicare, which is a minimum of $98.95 to $124.35 (nature therapy) . We will process your Medicare rebate directly after payment for your session through our onsite facilities. Under a MHCP, you are eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions in a calendar year.

At SherryB Psychology, we will correspond with your referring GP upon treatment commencement, at around your sixth session, and then finally upon your completion of psychological counselling, or your tenth session.

If you possess a MHCP addressed to an alternate practice or Psychologist, you do not need to see your GP to have this changed to see your psychologist. Following an initial appointment, your psychologist will write to your referring doctor to indicate you are now under our care.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

SherryB Psychology provide short-term, confidential Employee Assistance Program support for employees of a range of local schools and organisations. Prior to booking an appointment, please ensure you are aware of your EAP entitlements as accessed by your Human Resources representative/s.

• Third Party Funded Sessions / WorkCover Queensland

If you have an approved WorkCover QLD or third-party insurer claim, you may access treatment from our team of psychologists.

• Payment of Sessions

Clients and/or their approved funders are legally responsible for the payment of scheduled sessions.
SherryB will rightfully remove future appointments should any payments be outstanding according to our payment terms. Fees are reviewed towards the end of each calendar year. Any changes are passed on the following calendar year to existing clients.