Fees & FAQs
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Professional Fees
Individual Sessions
Private and Medicare-rebated sessions available with a mental health care plan.
A medicare rebate of $141.85 can be processed by the therapist once the full payment is made.Appointments available in person and online via Telehealth
Clinical Supervision
Individual supervision session
$220 (+GST where applicable)Supervision is available to Provisional Psychologists (4+2, 5+1), Clinical Registrars, Registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists.
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Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend your booked appointment and would like to reschedule, we ask for at least 24 hours notice so that the appointment can be offered to someone else.
There will be occasions when 24 hours notice isn’t possible and a decision to charge our cancellation fee will be at the discretion of the practice.
Please be aware that if you do not attend an appointment and you do not give notice, a cancellation fee of $100 will be imposed.
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Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients with a GP referral. Medicare permits eligible persons to access 10 sessions per calendar year with an MHTP Referral.
The Medicare rebate for Clinical Psychology services is $141.85, which will be paid into your account by Medicare after full payment of our professional fees.
If you already have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and it is made out to another treating provider, you will need to have your current MHTP updated to reflect a new referral to your preferred psychologist.
You can see Tracey as a private fee-paying client without a GP referral.
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Private Health Rebates
Private health fund rebates are available for most health funds. Please check with your health fund about cover for psychological services prior to your appointment.
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No-Cost-to-Client Services
ADF / Open Arms - Bupa Accredited
Open Arms provides current serving and past serving armed forces personnel, veterans and their families free and confidential counselling, group treatment programs, and community and peer networks. Referrals must be made by Open Arms Veterans and Families Counselling (call 1800 011 046).
Department of Veteran Affairs Accredited
DVA Health Card members are required to provide their White Card or Gold Card number and a referral from their GP.
Workers' Compensation (SIRA) Accredited
If you have an accepted claim number and prior approval from your insurer, your fees will be covered by your insurer.
The therapy space
Velvet Blue Psychology offers a warm and welcoming space for men, women and children aged 15 years+
Located in Adamstown, Newcastle in the NSW Hunter Region. Telehealth (online) appointments are available on request.