CONNECTcare Fee for Service
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Psychology for all ages
Summit Health CONNECTcare is part of the trusted local community health services provided by Summit Health. Summit Health CONNECTcare can assist you and your family to solve the complex personal and relational problems of contemporary life. Our clinicians help you to compassionately understand your dilemmas and to achieve your goals.
How can we help?
No matter your age or situation, we can help you to find ways to improve your circumstances and your sense of wellbeing. Therapy can be provided for a range of distressing emotional and mental health concerns, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Sleeping difficulties
- Relationship problems
- Childhood developmental concerns
- Problematic anger
- Addictions (alcohol and other drugs, online, social media etc.)
- Pain management
- Other more severe mental health
conditions
Our Clinicians
The Summit Health CONNECTcare clinicians are trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches proven to be effective with a wide range of concerns. Our triage team link you with the most appropriate clinician to meet your needs.
Fees
CONNECTcare is a fee-for-service program
Fees for our Counsellor Psychotherapists
- Individuals
- $165 per 1 hr session
- Couples and Families
- $220 first session 1.5 hrs
- $180 subsequent 1 hr sessions
Fees for our Registered Psychologist
- Individuals
- $210 per 1 hr session
- Couples and Families
- $300 first session 1.5 hrs
- $220 subsequent 1 hr sessions
Medicare rebate of $92.90 is available for individuals with a valid referral letter and Mental Health Treatment Plan in place from your GP.
Fees for our Mental Health Social Workers
- Individuals
- $170 per 1 hr session
- Couples and Families
- $220 first session 1.5 hrs
- $180 subsequent 1 hr sessions
Medicare rebate of $81.90 is available for individuals with a valid referral letter and Mental Health Treatment Plan in place from your GP.
Fees are payable in full at the time of consultation by EFTPOS or Credit Card.
Late Cancellation or Non-attendance fees Apply:
- $80 fee for Individuals, and
- $100 fee for Couples and Families
Contact CONNECTcare on 8406 7715 to discuss bookings and costs. There are normally no waiting times. Some program fees may vary e.g. NDIS, Work Cover and others.
Work Place Employee Assistance – CONNECTcare is able to support your employees with counselling, coaching and therapy. Please contact us to discuss options.
Health Fund extras may be available for some services. Contact your Health Fund to discuss rebates.
NDIS, Work Cover and other schemes may cover the costs of your counselling. If you are supported by one of these schemes, contact your plan or case manager to discuss options.