To access Medicare rebates for psychological services, you must have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from a GP, or a direct referral from a psychiatrist.

Please note that as of 1 November 2025, a GP can only prepare a MHTP if they are your usual medical practitioner or at your nominated MyMedicare-registered practice. Your usual GP is one who has provided most of your care over the past 12 months or is likely to provide most of your care over the next 12 months.

With a MHCP, you can claim Medicare benefits for:

• Up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year (1 January – 31 December), depending on clinical needs.

• Initial treatment courses generally include up to 6 sessions, with 4 subsequent sessions available following a review by the referring practitioner.

Please see this Better Access fact sheet – patients for further information.

How to book an appointment

New clients can either send an inquiry through the contact form below or book a 15-minute introductory phone call. There is no pressure, this is simply an opportunity to see whether working together feels like the right fit. Before the first appointment, you’ll receive an intake and consent form outlining the services and what to expect.

Existing clients can book sessions directly here.

Fees and payment

Fees (as per the fee schedule below) are payable at the end of your appointment.

Once payment has been received, Inner Grove will process your Medicare rebate on your behalf. Rebates are usually deposited directly into your nominated bank account immediately, but can sometimes take 24–48 hours. To help ensure smooth processing, please make sure your bank and Medicare details are up to date.

I warmly welcome veterans to Inner Grove. If you have DVA coverage, you may be eligible for psychology sessions through a DVA Mental Health Referral from your GP.

Your GP can assess your eligibility and provide the referral, which typically covers 12 sessions per treatment cycle. Once you have the referral, you can book your sessions.

For guidance on eligibility or referrals, you can also contact DVA directly on 1800 550 457.

How to book an appointment

New clients can either send an inquiry through the contact form below or book a 15-minute phone call. During the call, we can discuss your needs and whether my services are a good fit.

Before your first appointment, you’ll receive an intake and consent form outlining the services and what to expect.

Existing clients can book sessions directly here.

Fees and Payment

DVA-funded psychology sessions are fully bulk-billed. Here’s how the process works:

• Your DVA referral details will be collected securely before your first session to make the process automated and easy.

• Inner Grove will process the DVA rebate on your behalf at the end of your appointment.

Please note, DVA-funded sessions are only available during weekdays.

How to book an appointment

New clients can either send an inquiry through the contact form below or book a 15-minute phone call. During the call, we can discuss your needs and whether my services are a good fit.

Before your first appointment, you’ll receive an intake and consent form outlining the services and what to expect.

Existing clients can book sessions directly here.

Fees and payment

For privately funded sessions, the full fee (as per the fee schedule below) is payable at the end of your appointment. When accessing therapy privately, no information is shared with your GP unless you request it.