Lamplight Psychology Fees, Rebates & Policy Information
At Lamplight, we understand that the cost of psychology sessions might become another life stressor and we want to avoid that. We try to keep our fees reasonable without compromising on quality of care and to make it as easy as possible to receive financial support for third parties like Medicare, NDIS, Workers Compensation, EAP providers or Open Arms (Department of Veterans Affairs).
Session Fees
The Australian Psychological Society recommends that Clinical Psychologists charge $318 per session in 2025, to reflect the costs of running a private practice.
However, Individual or Couple Psychology sessions with a clinical psychologist at Lamplight are only $255 (M-F 9am-5pm) or $270 out of hours.
With a clinical psychology registrar or psychologist, sessions are: $240 (M-F 9am-5pm) or $255 out of hours.
ADHD, Autism, Cognitive and Educational Aptitude Assessments are between $1,500 ($500 each for 3 sessions) and $2,100.
The cost of Couples Therapy is the same as individual therapy $255 (M-F 9am-5pm) and $270 after hours.
The cost for participating in group therapy is $85 per person per session. You can receive a rebate of between $25.25 and $36.85 for up to 10 sessions per calendar year if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
Payment Options
Payment is available on the spot via credit card or cash or you can request an invoice to pay via direct debit.
If you visit your GP and describe what you’re experiencing, you can request a Mental Health Care Plan. Initially, the GP will write a referral for 6 sessions which will allow you to claim the Medicare rebate or $145.25 for a clinical psychologist or $98.95 with a general psychologist. If you want to continue with therapy after that, you can re-visit your GP and request another 4 sessions each calendar year.
Some private health funds also provide rebates for psychology sessions depending on the fund and the level of cover you receive. Usually, you can’t claim both Medicare and private health fund rebate for the same session but it is worth finding out if your health.
We also accept referrals from NDIS, Workers Compensation, Open Arms (DVA) and some EAP services may also cover part or the whole cost of a psychology session.
Cancellation Policy
At Lamplight, we understand that sometimes life events are unpredictable and things come up. But because effective therapy requires regularity, commitment and emotional availability, we recommend planning as much as possible to have a clear schedule and a clear head for therapy appointments. That might mean making sure the time you book appointments is a good time for you, that you’re able to get a good night’s sleep before an appointment and you’re taking care of yourself and your health as much as possible during the therapy process.
Our skilful clinicians and admin team will do everything they can to set you up for success and make sure you never have to miss an appointment. If you do feel too sick on the day, we offer telehealth appointments that might be more suitable.
Unfortunately, we do have to charge a cancellation fee if you need to cancel within 24-hours of an appointment, but we hope to never have to charge you for an appointment you can’t attend. Please try to provide us with at least 24-hour’s notice if you ever need to cancel an appointment and discuss it with us if you think that will be a problem.
