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Medicare Rebate
- You will need a Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP or Psychiatrist to receive a rebate from Medicare for your sessions.
- You will be eligible for 10 sessions per calendar year. The initial referral will enable you to access 6 sessions; then you will need to see your GP for the 4 remaining sessions.
- The consultation fee is payable on the day of the appointment and the Medicare rebate of $149.25 will be processed back into your account.
What to bring to your first appointment
Please remember to bring the following to your first appointment in order to claim your Medicare rebate:
- a copy of your referral letter from your GP
- a copy of your Mental Health Care Plan
- your Medicare card
Reduced Fee
A reduced fee may be applicable to existing clients with a Health Care Card who are experiencing financial hardship. Please discuss with your clinician prior to your session.
Cancellation Fees
Any cancellation with less than 24 hours’ notice and “no-shows” or missed appointments will be charged $50 (unless there are mitigating circumstances) and is payable prior to your next appointment. Cancellation fees are not covered by Medicare.
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EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR Therapy) is effective in resolving emotional distress associated with disturbing life events. EMDR Therapy is Medicare approved and recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) for the treatment of trauma.
Studies have also demonstrated that EMDR Therapy is effective in treating anxiety, phobias, depression, eating disorders, addictions and chronic pain.
Treatment involves eye movements (similar to rapid eye movement in REM sleep) and other forms of bilateral physical stimulation (tactile or auditory), calming and grounding skills, emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, visualisation and exposure techniques.
The disturbing memory is re-processed and stored in a more adaptive way, thus changing the meaning and way you perceive the distressing event. When you get triggered, you are no longer reliving the experience; instead, it is a memory from your past.