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Session Fees
Natalie Cullen Psychological Services is currently an online-only psychology practice. Please note that this is not a bulk-billing service.
Standard Session Fees
The fee for both initial and ongoing therapy sessions is $240 for a standard 50-minute appointment.
Sessions are delivered exclusively via secure Telehealth (video).
Professional Fee Context
As a point of reference, the current recommended fee schedule set by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) is $318 and the recommended fee schedule set by the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) is $330 for a 46-60 minute psychology session.
Natalie Cullen Psychological Services aims to balance high-quality, evidence-based care with accessibility, and fees are set below these professional recommendations.
Assessments
Assessment services are billed separately and are not included in the standard session fee.
Assessment costs vary depending on the type, complexity, and time required, and will be discussed with you prior to commencement.
Better Access / Medicare Rebates
Natalie Cullen Psychological Services provides individual therapy to private-paying clients and clients referred under the Better Access / Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan.
General Psychologist – Individual Session
$240 per standard 50-minute session
If you have a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $98.95, resulting in an out-of-pocket cost of $146.70 per session
Important Information
Medicare rebate information provided is general in nature and subject to change. Current rebate amounts, eligibility criteria, and processing requirements may vary and should be verified directly with Medicare or your referring practitioner.
For the most current information regarding Medicare rebates for psychological services, please visit the Department of Health website or contact Medicare directly on 132 011.
Private Health Insurance
If you have private health insurance with psychology benefits, you may be able to claim a portion of session fees. Please note that this information is general in nature and coverage varies significantly between health funds and policies.
Please contact your private health fund directly to confirm your specific coverage details, benefit amounts, and claiming procedures.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Natalie Cullen Psychological Services accepts NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed.
Psychological therapy services may be provided without out-of-pocket costs, provided there are sufficient funds available within the participant’s NDIS plan to cover the service.
NDIS participants are required to enter into a service agreement that aligns with their identified goals and support needs. Prior to commencing NDIS-funded services, the following documentation must be provided:
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A current NDIS plan
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Relevant diagnostic information
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Contact details for the participant’s support coordinator or plan manager (if relevant)
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Any existing assessment reports relevant to treatment
All documentation will be reviewed before services commence to ensure appropriate scope, funding alignment, and continuity of care.