Referral Pathways

Sessions are usually for one hour

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Doctor referrals

Referral from a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist referrals with a Mental Health Plan for focussed psychological services.  

You will be eligible for a rebate of $79.05 per session, of up to 10 available per year

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Self referred

You can choose to attend sessions without a doctor's referral.

Medicare rebates do not apply. 

You may be able to claim a rebate from your Health Fund provider for our services if you hold ancillaries/top cover with: BUPA, Medibank, Teacher's Health, UniHealth and Nurses & Midwives Health. Check the rebate amount with your fund prior to attending. Open Arms/BUPA counselling is fully funded for Defence Force Personnel and their family members.

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Victims of Crime Approved Counselling Scheme

Counselling under this scheme is free for the client, the counsellor will be reimbursed directly by NSW Department of Justice

Professional supervision and training is offered to individuals, groups and organisations, including external supervision for social work students
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