Telehealth Psychology

Telehealth is a health service that is delivered by a video or telephone consultation.
Instead of having a face to face appointment with your therapist, a Telehealth appointment occurs via video or telephone.

Previously Telehealth was restricted to certain geographical locations. However, as part of the Australian Government’s response to Covid-19, the Telehealth service has now been extended to cover a wider range of people within the community.
Telehealth aims to ensure continued access to Mental Health Services for those who need it most.

Telehealth psychology is a psychological therapy service that is delivered via telephone or video conference where a visual and/or audio connection has been established between a client and their treating allied health professional.

Yes, you can claim the Medicare rebate if:

– You are not a concession card holder
– You are over 16 years old
– You are not more vulnerable to COVID-19

Please note, you will still need a Mental health Care Plan from your GP to be eligible.

Further information related to COVID-19: Medicare funded psychology services can be found on the Australian Psychological Society website.

Bulk billing means you pay zero out of pocket expenses, Medicare will cover the full amount.

The Medicare rebate means you will first pay the full amount, after you have attended your appointment, you will be able to claim a rebate from Medicare.

Please note, to be eligible for bulk billing or the Medicare rebate you will need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP.

If you would like to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and a referral from your GP.

Alternatively, if you don’t have a MHCP or a referral from your GP, you can still access a Telehealth appointment via video or telephone as a private client.

Yes, you can claim the bulk billing incentive offered by Medicare if you fall under one of the below categories:
·       You are a concession card holder
·       You are under 16 years old
·       You are more vulnerable to COVID-19

Please note, you will still need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP to be eligible.

Vision is not affiliated with any private funds – please contact your health fund for advice.

Please contact Vision for our latest schedule of fees.

If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you will be about to claim a Medicare rebate after you have attended your appointment.

If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, are more vulnerable and fall under the bulk billing category, you will pay zero out of pocket expenses.

If you don’t have a MHCP or a referral from your GP, you can still access a Telehealth counselling appointment via video or telephone as a private client, please contact Vision for our schedule of fees.

If you would like to make a Telehealth phone appointment, you will only need a telephone number.

If you would like to do a Telehealth video appointment, you will need to access to the internet access and an online platform such as Zoom or Skype for your laptop or phone.

Please contact Vision to help set up your Telehealth appointment.

Please contact Vision Counselling and Psychology to setup your Telehealth appointment:

Call: 1300 184 746
Email: admin@visioncounselling.com.au
Book Online and select the ‘Telehealth’ option