FAQs
How do I get a MHCP?
You will need to book an appointment with your GP to discuss a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). If you are deemed eligible, you may be entitled to Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychological appointments per calendar year (this includes Telehealth sessions).
What is the cost of a psychology appointment?
A standard consultation costs $240 (50 - 60 minute session).
An assessment intake costs $250 (50 - 60 minutes + screening measures emailed to you)
With a valid MHCP, a Medicare rebate of $98.97 is available, resulting in an out-of-pocket expense of $151.03.
There is currently no Medicare rebate for report writing hours associated with formal Assessments.
Please Note: Both the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) provide a recommended schedule of fees for private psychology services. For the 2025-2026 period, the standard consultation fee for a 46 to 60-minute session is set between $318-$330.
Unbound Wellness charges less than both the APS and AAPi recommendation.
What is the cost of a full Autism / ADHD Assessment?
Both Autism and ADHD are neurodevelopmental disorders meaning that difference in functioning and cognition begin in development. The gold standard diagnostic practices includes:
- Developmental interviews, with client and a caregiver (adults wanting a diagnosis will need someone who knew them well as a child, preferably a parent to be involved) .
- Online questionnaires for the client, a caregiver (or close family member for an adult) and teachers (for children)
- Standardized interviews that look for specific symptomology
- Report writing ( billed at $220 an hour)
Depending on the complexity of the presentation, completed reports for the assessment of ADHD (including all sessions and report writing), tend to sit between $1820 - $2500. Completed reports for the assessment of Autism spectrum Disorder (including all sessions and report writing) tend to sit between $2000 - $3000. These are only average costs. During your intake session, Emily will collaborate with the client to create a personalised quote so the entire assessment cost is understood upfront.
Unbound Wellness does not offer payment plans, and reports will only be written when payment is received in full.
Do I need a referral to book an appointment?
A referral is not required to schedule an appointment. However, a referral may allow you to access a Medicare rebate and these can be obtained from your GP.
Do you accept private health?
Yes you can receive a private health rebates, the amount will vary depending on your coverage. You will receive an invoice after your session which you can take to your private health fund and if eligible you may receive a rebate.
What do I need to prepare for my Telehealth appointment?
Currently, all services through Unbound Wellness are online, so you will need a secure internet connection and a device (i.e. phone or laptop) which allows for video teleconferencing. We also encourage you to arrange a private and quiet space to be during the appointment. Please note that if your appointment is for a neurodevelopmental interview, you will need a care giver or close family to be present, or to also have access to a device, to give insight into the clients functioning.
An email reminder will be sent 48 hours prior to your scheduled appointment and this will contain a link to access your Telehealth appointment.
We have chosen a very secure teleconferencing system to ensure that we cannot be accessed by anybody in without a link. However, like any system on the internet, there may be some risk included, we will discuss this in our intake session.
What do I do if I am no longer able to attend an appointment?
We kindly ask for you to notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you are no longer able to attend your appointment. We understand that sometimes unexpected things happen, but please note that if you are unable to provide 24 hours’ notice, you will not be eligible for a refund. This cancellation policy is in place so we have adequate time to allow another client to take this appointment where required.