FEES 

MEDICARE PATIENT FEE for Psychiatrist

With a GP Medicare referral for a Psychiatrist, the out of pocket fee for the initial appointment is $338. Out of pocket fee for all follow up appointments is $150. This is for all conditions including ADHD.

PRIVATE PATIENT FEE for Psychiatrist

You can see one of our Psychiatrists as a Private Patient if you do not have a GP Medicare referral. You can email us to book an appointment as a Private Patient. For all conditions including ADHD, the out of pocket fee for initial appointment is $600 and for follow up appointments is $ 250.

 

Assessment and start of treatment for ADHD usually takes two appointments. Occasionally there will be need for further information or detailed testing of executive function.  Assessments for ADHD include a comprehensive psychiatric assessment.

Assessments for ASD/Autism usually take two appointments. There might be need for further information or psychometric testing. Assessments for ASD include a comprehensive psychiatric assessment.

Appointments can be done by Telehealth or in person at out clinic.

 

MICHELE HUNTER (Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist) Fees for assessments – 

  1. ADHD psychometric testing (Includes WAIS and specific tests of attention etc. )          $1500   
  2. ASD psychometric assessment (MIGDAS etc.) including functional assessment for Level         $1500
  3. Comprehensive diagnostic and functional assessment (for ADHD, ASD, ABI, IQ issues etc)      $2950
  4. NDIS funding report after item 1 or 2 or 3  is done by Michele         $700 
  5. Functional assessment and funding support report for NDIS for patients diagnosed by our Psychiatrist          $1500
  6. NDIS Plan reviews funded by NDIS plan at NDIS rate. Please ask your NDIS co-ordinator to email us   

Michele does all kinds of neuropsychological testing including Post-Stroke conditions, ABI, Learning Disorders, IQ, Dyscalculia/Acalculia etc. Cost for these depends on type and complexity. Please email us to enquire.

 

 

CYNTHIA DUNN (Psychologist and EMDR Therapist), Fee structure – 

  • Individual Therapy (Telehealth or Face-to-Face)
    • Initial Appointment: $240
    • Ongoing Appointments: $230 per session
    • After Hours Appointments: Additional $10 surcharge (from March 2026)
  • Couples Counselling
    • Initial Appointment: $260
    • Follow-Up Appointments: $250 per session
  • Reduced Fee Telehealth Option
    • $180 per session
    • Available following discussion with Cynthia and receipt of a valid Mental Health Care Plan.
  • Pre-Sentence, Family & Capacity Reports
    • $300 per hour (subject to complexity)
    • 50% payment required prior to commencement
    • Legal Aid video conferencing available for correctional psychological interviews
  • Short Reports, Psychological Reports, Cognitive Assessments, ADHD Assessments, Case Notes & Support Letters
    • $300 per hour

Medicare Rebates (with Mental Health Care Plan)

Under the Australian Government’s Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative, Medicare rebates are available for treatment provided by registered psychologists.

  • Eligible clients may access rebates for up to 10 counselling sessions per calendar year.
  • Current Medicare rebate: $98.95 per session.
  • A referral and Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician is required.

Please refer to the Medicare website for current rebate information and eligibility requirements.

Private Health Insurance

Cynthia is registered with major private health insurers and offers HICAPS facilities where available, allowing eligible clients to process rebates immediately following payment.

Alternatively, a receipt can be provided for clients to submit claims directly to their health insurer.

WorkCover, Victims Assist, NDIS & DVA

Cynthia is an approved provider for:

  • WorkCover Queensland
  • NDIS
  • Victims Assist Queensland
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)

Reduced Fee Option

Cynthia no longer offers Medicare Bulk Billing.

A limited Reduced Fee Option may be available for clients experiencing financial hardship. Eligibility must be discussed with Cynthia during the first two assessment sessions (charged at the standard fee). Availability is limited and waiting periods may apply.

Cancellation Policy

Appointment times are reserved exclusively for you. To ensure appointments can be offered to other clients when required, the following cancellation policy applies:

  • A minimum of 48 hours’ noticeis required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
  • Notice should be provided upon receipt of your SMS reminder.
  • Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in the full session fee being charged.
  • Clients who do not respond to SMS appointment reminders cannot be guaranteed that their appointment time will remain available.

We understand that sometimes you may be unable to keep an appointment because of sudden illness or an unexpected personal emergency. If this happens to you, please contact us as soon as possible to explain the situation. Reasonable circumstances will not incur cancellation fees.

Privacy Notice: Cynthia will not release case notes to any third party unless required by law. Clients may request a review, summary, or report at the applicable fee, subject to the necessary permissions and consent requirements.