Services Covered by Medicare for Psychologist Services

The Australian Government has approved rebates for Psychologist services under Medicare under the Better Outcomes for Mental Health Scheme introduced by the Australian Government to assist consumers to access Psychologist services for a range of mental health concerns.

This requires a valid referral from your GP. The list of mental health conditions that are current covered by the scheme are:

Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement (Grief)
Panic Disorders
Phobia
Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD)
Eating Disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating)
Sleeping Problems
Alcoholism
Drug Addiction
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Sexual Disorders
Conduct Disorder
Psychotic disorders
Schizophrenia
Bi Polar Disorder (previously known as Manic Depression)
Adjustment Disorder
Co-occurring Anxiety and Depression

Please note that Anger Management and Relationship Issues/Relationship Counselling are not covered by the Better Outcomes for Mental Health scheme unless these problems are caused by or linked to one of the above-mentioned psychological conditions.

Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney offers access to registered Psychologists eligible to provide services, including CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) under Medicare.

However we are not a bulk billing practice, a gap payment applies and you must pay the full fee before claiming a rebate from Medicare. Please contact us to find out about our current rates.