Psychologists charge a variety of rates depending on experience, practice location and a variety of other factors. McKinnon Psychology’s clinic rates are summarised below.
Fees & Rebates: Information for Patients
The Australian Psychological Association’s recommended rate for Clinical Psychology in 2023-24 is $311.00 for a 50-minute therapy session. Our psychology fees range between $282 and $311 per 50-minute session.
Under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative, patients are entitled to a Medicare rebate to cover part of the session charge for the 10 sessions they have attended in the calendar year.
A referral from a GP or other specialist doctor is only needed if you’d like to use a Medicare rebate. You may also be able to claim a private rebate for psychology services. You should contact your fund about eligibility.
Whilst McKinnon Psychology is not a registered NDIS service provider, we can accept referrals from clients in the NDIS under a self-managed plan. You can read our NDIS service agreement here.
Telehealth Sessions
Our clinical psychologists are available for sessions via Zoom.
If You Are in a Crisis
If you are looking on this website and are in a crisis, please contact the following services:
Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636)
Lifeline Australia (13 11 14)
Mens Line (1300 78 99 78)
Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467)
Referrals: Information for Doctors and Allied Health Professionals
If you’re a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist, you can make a referral in the patient’s name to McKinnon Psychology.
The referral letter should also include practice details, the number of approved sessions and, for GPs, the date of activation of a ‘Mental Health Care Plan’ or other relevant Medicare plans (consultation date).
We have also created an easy-to-complete referral form doctors can use to make a referral.
Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Dr Anna McKinnon