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GP’s & Psychiatrists

Referring directly to a psychologist

You can refer your patients directly to a psychologist who you may feel would be a good match. If the psychologist is not available within two to three weeks of the referral, we will talk through with your patients which psychologist would be the next best fit for them. We can be contacted on (03) 9391 9866

Don’t know which psychologist would be the best fit?

You may also make a general referral to Aspire Health & Psychology and we will talk to your patient about who would be the best fit for them. You are also welcome to call our friendly reception team to discuss who may be the best fit for your patient and then make a direct referral to that psychologist.

Waitlist

We do not offer waitlist as this can be very sensitive to manage particularly with suicidal clients

Fees

Newport Fees

Effective as of 1st July 2023

Clinical psychologists at Aspire charge $230 and  general psychologists charge $190. Senior general psychologists charge $200 and  senior clinical psychologists charge $240. We will process the rebate after payment has been made and the patient will receive the rebate from Medicare within 24 to 48 hours. Our provisional psychologists charge $130 per session.

 

Werribee Fees, Rebates and Referrals

Effective as of 1st of September 2022.

Appointments are for 50 minutes per session.

Weekday Appointments

Before 6pm After 6pm Medicare rebate
Clinical Psychologist $235 $243 $131.65
Psychologist $190 $198 $89.65
Social Workers $178 $186 $79.05
Provisional Psychologist $125 $133
Counsellor $105 $113
Couples Counsellor $142 $150

Weekend Appointments

Saturday Sunday Medicare rebate
Clinical Psychologist $243 $260 131.65
Psychologists $198 $215 $89.65
Social Workers $186 $203 $79.05
Provisional Psychologist $133 $150
Counsellor $113 $130
Couples Counsellor $150 $167

Bulk Bill

We do offer some bulk bill places however these are limited and may not be available at the time your client calls to make an appointment. We only offer a bulk bill to patients who are on a pension or Centrelink payments and do not have any other source of income.

Please call our friendly reception team to check consultant availability or the most appropriate psychologist for your clients.

MHCP

You are welcome to fax through the referral letter and the MCHP for your patients and we will call them directly to arrange an appointment. In this case please ensure that the contact details for your patients are up to date. Alternatively, your patient can call us directly and book in to see a psychologist and bring their MHCP along to their first session. We encourage clients to come 10 minutes earlier to their first appointment in order to fill out the paperwork. Our fax number is (03) 8080 5960

How long are sessions?

Our psychology sessions run for approximately 55 minutes.

Contact details

Newport Location

461 Melbourne Rd Newport, Vic, 3015

Tel: (03) 9391 9866

Fax: (03) 8080 5960

Werribee Location

7 Princes Hwy, Werribee, Vic, 3030

Tel:  (03) 9742 3500

Schools

How to refer?

We accept referrals directly from the school, the family, or the GP. If you have the approval of the parents, you are welcome to call on behalf of the child in order to make an appointment. Our phone number is (03) 9391 9866. Our receptionists are trained to find the psychologist who may be the best match for your student.

Which psychologist do they see?

We have child psychologists at Aspire. Please call or explore our website to find out more about the psychologist.

Is the child eligible for a Medicare rebate?

Your GP can arrange a Mental Health Care Plan.  You will need to book a 30-minute appointment with your doctor who will assess your eligibility and complete the necessary referral and paperwork.  You can request that the referral be made out to a psychologist of your choice or to Aspire Health & Psychology. You will need to bring this referral into your first appointment. After you have completed 6 sessions you will be required to return to your GP for a review.

Do you provide assessments?

We provide autism and cognitive assessments for 3 years olds through to adulthood. A diagnosis of autism may allow the child to access NDIS funding for treatment. We also provide ADHD and Specific Learning Disorders assessments for children and adults.

What ages do we treat?

We treat a range of ages from 3 through to adulthood.

Agencies

How to refer?

We accept referrals directly from the client, the GP, and referring agent. You are welcome to call on behalf of your client in order to make an appointment. Our phone number is (03) 9391 9866. Our receptionists are trained to find the psychologist who may be the best match for your client.

Which psychologist do they see?

You may also make a general referral to Aspire Health & Psychology and we will talk to your client about who would be the best fit for them. You are also welcome to call our friendly reception team to discuss who may be the best fit for your client and then make a direct referral to that psychologist.

Is the client eligible for a Medicare rebate?

The client will need to book a 30-minute appointment with their GP to discuss their symptoms and whether they are eligible for a mental health care plan.

What are the usual costs?

Please refer to the fees outline above

How is payment made?

We can invoice agencies directly. We can also charge the client directly at the end of the session. Payment can be made over eftpos by credit or bank card or via our online software.

Do we bulk bill?

We do offer some bulk bill places however these are limited and may not be available at the time your client calls to make an appointment. We only offer bulk bill to patients who are on a pension or Centrelink payments and do not have any other source of income.

Please call our friendly reception team to check consultant availability or the most appropriate psychologist for your clients.

Employers

What does EAP stand for?

Employer Assisted Program is an employer funded counselling program for staff members and their families. This program allows employee to gain access to up to 6 counselling sessions with a psychologist.

How does EAP work?

The staff member gains approval from HR or management to access the EAP service. They can book in directly or the employer can arrange the first appointment.

How to make a referral to Aspire?

You or the staff member can call directly to talk to one of our friendly receptionists to discuss which psychologist may be the best fit.

What is the usual wait to see a psychologist?

We do our best to have a psychologist available to book within one week. Just depending on who you would like to book in with, some of the waits for a psychologist will be longer.

Do I need to know the name of the psychologist?

You can call to find out who may be the best person to see and our reception team will arrange the booking for you.

Can we be invoiced directly?

Yes, our psychologist can invoice the employer directly. We can otherwise charge the employee and provide a receipt for the employee to reclaim the cost from the employer.

What are our costs for the session?

Please refer to our standard fees above