Medicare rebate

Our counselling sessions and group sessions (or classes) are supported by Medicare when you have a referral, in the form of a Mental Health Care Plan, from your GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. With the Mental Health Care Plan, you are entitled to 12 counselling sessions and 12 classes in a calendar year.

To get a referral you will need to make an appointment with your GP to complete a Mental Health Care Plan. It is important to tell the doctor's receptionist that you want a referral to a psychologist as the GP needs approximately 30 minutes to discuss the plan with you - so make sure you ask for a double session!

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You must obtain your GP referral prior to your first appointment in order to receive Medicare rebates. On payment of your counselling or group session, you will receive an invoice which you can take to any Medicare branch to claim your rebate.

Classes do not require an additional GP referral if you already have a current referral. If you do not have one, and you wish to claim a rebate, you will need to get a GP referral before attending the first class.

All psychologists at Victoria Avenue Psychology are registered with the Victorian Registration Board and have Medicare provider numbers, enabling you to claim a Medicare rebate for your counselling and group sessions.

Note that you do not require a referral from a GP unless you intend to claim a Medicare rebate. For further information about rebates, call our reception on 9682 4000 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it