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Consistent feedback from the Medical, Legal, Private/Public Community Services and Clients utilising our service over the last 20 years has revealed that staff at SOUTH PERTH COUNSELLING SERVICES have consistently upheld a valued, positive, competent and professional reputation within the community not only procedurally but therapeutically which likely results from staff being handpicked by management as holding ‘exceptional self awareness, therapeutic and counselling skills’ in conjunction to staff regularly updating their skills by utilising the latest evidence based practice techniques. Clients report a significant improvement in their general well being, ability to handle stress better, moving easier through life phases and the development of more effective coping skills with support from our team of therapists.

REBATES MAY APPLY to all bookings with our Psychologist.

Medicare Rebates may apply to those referred by their GP under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP – up to 20 rebated sessions annually). Contact your GP to arrange a double consultation appointment to discuss and see if you are eligible. Rebates are dependent on your Current Medicare Threshold.

Private Rebates may apply (Check with your Private Health Fund for your Specific Coverage and ensure you are covered for ‘Registered Psychologists’).

PSYCHOLOGIST FEES (Medicare & Private Rebates apply)

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

PLEASE NOTE: Report Fees can be paid once your Injuries Claim is Settled in ‘some cases’. Discuss with your Psychologist during your Initial Assessment Session. Psychological Report Fees Range from $800-$3000 depending on the type of report required and time taken to complete.

PLEASE NOTE: Fees are to be PAID IN FULL on the day of your appointment. WE DO NOT PROVIDE QUOTES over the PHONE. Whilst we do offer reduced fees (in some cases – dependent on your financial circumstances), these are assessed during your initial session appointment at the discretion of our therapists are often limited if we have reached ‘full capacity’. Prices subject to change without prior notice. WE DO NOT OFFER BULK BILLING SERVICES. If you are seeking a Considerable Fee Reduction for Psychological Services, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK an appointment at our clinic and contact your local ‘NOT FOR PROFIT’ or ‘PUBLIC HEALTH’ Agency for Psychological Services at Reduced Rates. Please note there is generally a wait list for these services.

Our practitioners at SOUTH PERTH COUNSELLING SERVICES are all experienced, qualified professionals. All counselling sessions are held in the strictest confidence and our centre is committed to providing a high quality of care within a professional, compassionate & respectful environment. Whilst we accept GP Referrals, we also accept Private Cases where a Health Practitioner has been the subject of a Formal Complaints Process by their Regulatory State or National Board and facing significant interpersonal challenges perhaps to their ‘confidence’, professional reputation or this is impacting their family, mental health and livelihood as a result.

We accept formal or informal referrals for those clients seeking Psychological Assessments, Medico-Legal Assessments or Rehabilitational Treatment Plans as covered or required by the following agencies:

• Private Health Funds
• Worker’s Compensation
• Work Cover or Risk Cover
• The Australian Insurance Commission (ICWA)
• The Criminal, Family or Civil Court of W.A
• Criminal Injuries Compensation
• Spousal Visa applications where Domestic Violence has been perpetuated by the Sponsor partner

IMPORTANT NOTE: We DO NOT Provide Psychological Treatment, Professional Supervision or Reports for the following clients:

• NDIS Child & Adult Cases
• The Department for Veteran Affairs
• Some Family Court Cases
• Chronically Suicidal – Attempts/Ideation (unless seeing a Psychiatrist or Formalised Treatment Program relating to their condition)
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Not suited to Individual Therapy – Contact Perth Clinic for the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Program
• Acute Psychiatric Conditions ie: Schizophrenia, Dissociative Disorder or Complex Trauma Cases
• Psychological Supervision for those requiring AHPRA Board Appointed Registration (4+2 Program)
• Clients who score HIGH on THE ACE ASSESSMENT (Intake Form Provided upon booking)
• Parents seeking Educational or Comprehensive Clinical Psychological Assessments for their children

  *Please refer to Psychological and Educational Consultancy Services (PECS), The Brain Box, or The Cygnet Clinic for these Formal Child Educational Assessments and please be aware that there are often considerable costs surrounding these types of assessments. If you are seeking a Psychological Learning & Educational Assessment for your child who displays ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysphraxia, Gifted traits or any other Learning/Cognitive Challenge affecting them – Please contact Local Psychologist Terry Andrews at Black Swan Psychology Willetton on 0416 863 658. Alternatively, if financial restraints prohibit your ability to pay for Assessment/Report costs, please contact your local public child health service to be included on their waitlist.

We are not an emergency, after hours, suicide or crisis service. Please contact your local hospital emergency department or mental health unit if you are feeling physically or psychologically unsafe.

We also have a range of Employee Assistant Provider (EAP) Programs to suit small to medium businesses.

At SOUTH PERTH COUNSELLING SERVICES we provide Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychological services to those experiencing personal, relationship, crisis or work related difficulties. We are a Carbon Neutral Business. Help us given Mother Nature relief. We celebrate actions that contribute to heal the plantet.