Fees are below the Australian Psychological Society recommended fee schedule.
Standard Appointment (50 minutes) – $250
Evening Appointments (after 6pm, 50 minutes) – $270
Telehealth/Phone Appointment (50 minutes) – $250
Families may be eligible for Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), also known as a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). This referral can be provided by your GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist.
With a valid referral, Medicare provides rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year.
The current Medicare rebate for sessions with a Clinical Psychologist is $145.25 per session. Medicare rebates can be processed following payment.
Rebates may be available depending on your level of cover. Please check with your health fund. We provide itemised receipts for claiming.
You can not claim both Medicare and Private Health rebates on the same session
Psychological support is available for children who are NDIS participants, where therapy aligns with the goals of the child’s plan.
Both plan-managed and self-managed participants are welcome.
Please reach us at contact@drkimgilson.com.au if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Appointments are typically 50 minutes in duration. For children aged 11 years and under, the first appointment is usually a parent consultation. This provides an opportunity to understand your child’s background, current concerns and goals for support.
In- person and telehealth appointments are available. In-person appointments are held in the Williamstown clinic. Telehealth can be helpful for families who live further away or who prefer the convenience of online sessions. Parent sessions are also fine to do by telehealth.
It is very common for children to take time to feel comfortable in therapy. Children do not need to talk straight away. Sessions may include play, drawing, creative activities or games, which can help children express themselves in ways that feel more natural. Building trust and a sense of safety is an important part of the therapeutic process.
Parents are often involved in therapy, particularly for younger children. Depending on the child’s age and needs, sessions may involve time with both the child and parent, or separate parent consultations. Working collaboratively with parents is an important part of supporting children.
Sessions are tailored to each child and family and depend on the presenting issue and developmental stage of the child.
Therapy may involve:
• play, drawing and creative activities
• developing emotional regulation and coping strategies
• helping children understand their thoughts and feelings
• supporting parents with practical strategies at home
Confidentiality is an important part of psychological care. Information shared in sessions is kept private and confidential. There are some limits to confidentiality where there are concerns about safety or where disclosure is required by law. These will be discussed at the beginning of therapy.
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide 48 hours’ notice where possible. This helps ensure the appointment can be offered to another family. Late cancellations or missed appointments may incur a cancellation fee. If unexpected circumstances arise, please contact the practice to discuss options.
You are welcome to get in touch to discuss your child’s needs or ask any questions you have about what we provide. We offer a free 10 minute call to discuss your needs.
Email: contact@drkimgilson.com.au
Telephone: 0403213077
Located in Williamstown, Victoria.
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