Medicare Mental Health Counselling in Australia

You will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan prescribed to you by a doctor in order to claim the Medicare rebate. Once you have your referral, get started with your first booking.

If you do not have a Mental Health Treatment Plan you will need to go see your local doctor or general practitioner inform them of the mental health issues you are having and let them know you would like some help and to talk to someone about it. We have prepared helpful guide to assist you through the process.

Once you have your Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a rebate between $88 and $126 per session depending on the type of psychologist or social worker you see.

You don't need a Mental Health Treatment Plan to book your first session with a psychologist. You only need a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you wish to claim the Medicare rebate.