Fees & Rebates

Below you'll find a clear breakdown of session fees, Medicare rebates, and what to expect when you come with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Session fee

Per 60-minute session

$180


Medicare rebates

If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan prepared by your GP, you are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate.

Session fee

$180


$87.25

Medicare rebate


$112.75

Out-of-pocket gap


Counselling in Canberra with Medicare rebate

How to access your rebate

To access your rebate you'll need to:

  • Visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan

  • Obtain your referral

  • Provide a copy of your referral before your first session

Medicare currently subsidises up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year.

Mental health services for individuals and DVA members.

Private Health Insurance

If you hold private health insurance with extras cover, you may be eligible for a rebate on allied mental health services. Contact your insurer directly to confirm your entitlements, as cover varies by fund and policy.

DVA, WorkCover & Third-Party Referrals

Please get in touch to discuss referral pathways and funding arrangements.

Payments

In-person appointments: Payment is required at the end of each session via EFTPOS (debit or credit card). A 1.1% card processing fee applies. Cash is not accepted.

Telehealth appointments: Payment is processed securely at the end of each session.
A 1.1% processing fee applies.

Cancellation policy

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please contact me as soon as possible. Appointment times are reserved especially for you, and providing notice helps me offer that time to another client who may be waiting for support.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so via our booking system or by emailing tiffany@tiffanyhomeshaw.com.au.

Cancellation fees are not claimable under Medicare. For administrative purposes, credit card details are stored securely.

Unexpected circumstances can arise — please reach out and we'll do our best to accommodate.

Fee

Notice given


48+ business hours

No charge


50% of session fee

Less than 48 business hours


Full session fee

Less than 24 business hours / non-attendance