Medicare and how to reduce the cost

Accessing Medicare rebates for your psychology sessions

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How to access Medicare rebates for your therapy sessions

How Does It Work?

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Book an Appointment with your GP

Book an extended appointment with your GP to get a "Mental Health Plan" also referral letter
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Make an Appointment

Contact us for an Online Therapies registered psychologist appointment
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Join Online Session

Send the documents from your GP
you are required to pay
the full amount
Join the session
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Receive Rebates

Then you can submit your claim and it will be processed by Medicare and you will receive the rebate amount back into your account

More Info?

Talk to our Coordinator
Mon – Fri: 5am – 7pm
Saturday: 8am – 5pm

Accessing Therapy

Medicare & Insurances

Affordable Psychology Sessions

Medicare is Australia’s public healthcare system that provides access to a wide range of medical services, including mental health support.

For eligible Australians, Medicare offers rebates for psychological services through the Better Access Initiative, making therapy more affordable. This program allows individuals to receive a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from their GP, which can provide up to 10 Medicare-subsidized sessions per year with a registered psychologist. This significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs for therapy, ensuring that essential mental health services, like treatments for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, are within reach.

Many private health insurance plans in Australia also cover psychological services, offering additional options for those seeking mental health support. If you have private health insurance, it’s worth checking your policy to see if you are eligible for rebates on therapy sessions.

At Online Therapies, we accept both Medicare and private health insurance, helping you access affordable, high-quality care tailored to your mental health needs. Contact us to find out how you can use your Medicare plan or health insurance for our psychological services.

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SERVICES

Individual Therapy

We often tend to people who want to experience more satisfaction, joy, resiliency in their lives. Other times people fell down, unexcited about life, happiness and just want to stop feeling that way. General areas we address.

Relationships
Anger Management
Sadness/Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Stress
SERVICES

What We can help with

Young People &
Teen Counselling
Teen therapy offers a safe and supportive environment where they can openly discuss their feelings, learn coping strategies, and develop skills to navigate these changes. With the guidance of a licensed therapist, teens can build resilience, improve self-esteem, and foster emotional well-being, laying a strong foundation for their future.
INDIVIDUAL
No More Depression
Online counseling offers a convenient, confidential way to reduce depression. Access professional support from licensed therapists anywhere, build coping strategies, and improve emotional well-being without leaving the comfort of home.
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Anxiety & Stress
Online counseling provides a convenient, private way to manage anxiety. Connect with licensed therapists from anywhere, learn effective coping strategies, and regain control of your life without the stress of in-person visits.
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Self-Confidence
Online counseling with a psychologist helps boost self-esteem and improve goal setting. Gain personalized guidance, build confidence, and create actionable plans to achieve personal success—all from the comfort of home.
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Mental Health
Online counseling with a psychologist supports mental health and well-being by offering personalized guidance to manage stress, build resilience, and improve emotional balance—all in a convenient, confidential setting from anywhere.
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Work Place
Seeing a psychologist helps address workplace challenges by offering strategies for managing stress, improving communication, and resolving conflicts. Therapy fosters emotional resilience, enabling individuals to navigate professional issues more effectively.
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PTSD
A psychologist can help with PTSD by providing trauma-focused therapy, teaching coping strategies, and guiding individuals in processing traumatic memories. Therapy reduces symptoms, improves emotional regulation, and supports long-term recovery from trauma.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.
Online EMDR therapy, guided by a psychologist, helps process traumatic memories, reduce distress, and alleviate PTSD symptoms. It's a convenient, effective treatment that promotes emotional healing and resilience from the comfort of home.
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Trauma
Psychologist can help with trauma by offering a safe space to process painful experiences, using therapeutic techniques like EMDR or CBT to reduce emotional distress, and fostering healing and resilience.
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PRICING PLANS

Fees per Session

INDIVIDUAL with Medicare rebate
$
100
50 mins
  • Schedule a live session at a time that is convenient
  • Messaging, phone or video
  • Without Medicare Rebate $196.65
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COUPLES
$
230
50 mins
  • Schedule a live session at a time that is convenient
  • Messaging, phone or video
  • $115 Each Share the Session
  • More Information here
TEEN & child With Medicare rebate
$
100
50 mins
  • Schedule a live session at a time that is convenient
  • Messaging, phone or video
  • Without Medicare Rebate $196.65
  • More Information here
Medicare and Insurances

Online Therapies Bulk Billing Notice

Online Therapies accepts Medicare and Some insurance to pay for some of the psychology session. The best way to increase the affordability of the sessions is to visit your doctor/ GP and apply for a MHCP Mental health Care Plan.

A MHCP is not a must but it does make it more affordable for eligible people

We also accept Insurance and full payment for sessions.

See Your Doctor

General Practitioner

Get a Referral or MHCP

Book a psychology Session time with us.    Send us the documents. Fax/Email

Pay the Required Session Fees. The Rebate then goes into your allocated account

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