Consultations

Consultations are of 50 minutes in duration, and usually occur at our premises at Suite 3, 10 McCourt Street West Leederville WA.

Site Visits and Home Consultations

School and Home visits may also occur at the discretion of the Therapist.

On-line Video Consultations

Awen may provide online (telehealth) sessions to those who may find it difficult to attend sessions ‘in person’ or who may live in remote regional areas.  

Certain conditions apply if these sessions are to be claimable under Medicare, otherwise they can be ‘private’ sessions, with no Medicare rebate.

Self-Referrals

You do not need a referral to make an appointment to see Angela. You can self-refer instead. While this will affect your eligibility for Medicare rebates, you may still be eligible for rebates through your private health insurance fund if you are covered for clinical psychology services but you need to check eligibility. See further details below.

Paediatrician or Psychiatrist Referrals

You or your child may be referred for Medicare rebatable clinical psychology services by a specialist if your child or adolescent is referred by their Paediatrician, or you or your family member is referred by a Psychiatrist. All specialist referrals can be made to the practice, Awen Psychology Perth, or directly to Ms Angela Carroll, Clinical Psychologist.

Diagnostic Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder

If you or your child are being referred for an Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnostic Assessment following a diagnostic assessment by the Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, you may be able to claim up to four rebateable sessions under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder and Disability Services Scheme. This scheme is available to those up to the age of 25.

As of July 2024, these four rebateable sessions offered a rebate of $96.65 per 50 minute individual consultation. 

Alternatively, if you do not have a Paediatrician or Psychiatrist referral, the Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment appointment for you or your child may be partly claimable under private health insurance, but you should firstly check with your health fund regarding your eligibility.

For further information about the costs and process of Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments, please contact the practice.

Fees

The current fee recommended by the Australian Psychological Society is $311 for a consultation of 46 to 60 minutes duration. 

As at 12 August 2024, fees for initial therapy appointments with Angela are $345 per 50-minute session (to cover the cost of testing and initial assessment).

Fees for subsequent ongoing therapy appointments are $325 per 50-minute session.

A detailed Fee Schedule will be provided upon request by emailing team@awenpsychologyperth.com.au

Consultations

Consultations are of 50 minutes in duration, and usually occur at our premises at Suite 3, 10 McCourt Street West Leederville. 

School and Home visits may also occur at the discretion of the Therapist.

Video sessions are available under the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative for services to consumers in rural, remote and very remote Australia. Video sessions are also available privately. 

Medicare rebates for video consultations are available for up to ten Better Access mental health consultations per calendar year. 

Better Access Telehealth allow patients to access services from a location that is convenient to them, including their home – as long as they have a visual and audio link to the psychologist, are located in an eligible rural, remote or very remote location (i.e. Monash Modified Model areas 4-7) and not within 15 kilometres by road from their treating professional. To find out if a location is in an eligible area MMM4-7, visit Department of Health’s Doctor Connect websiteDoctor Connect website

General Practitioner Referrals through the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative

The purpose of the Better Access Initiative is to improve treatment and management of mental illness within the Community. Using a team-based approach between General Practitioners (GP) and other healthcare workers, including Clinical Psychologists; Medicare benefits are available for selected mental health services.

You may visit your GP and ask to be assessed for a Mental Health Care Plan. If you qualify for a Mental Health Care Plan, your GP can provide a referral to Awen Psychology Perth, or directly to Ms Angela Carroll, Clinical Psychologist. You must bring your Mental Health Care Plan and doctor’s referral letter with you on your first visit in order to claim the Medicare rebate. 

As at July 2024, the Mental Health Care Plan enables you to access a rebate of $141.85 per 50+ minute individual consultation for up to six individual sessions. After the initial six sessions (individual, group or both), you will need to visit your GP and request a Mental Health Care Plan Review and Doctor’s referral letter to determine whether you qualify for an additional course of treatment. Please note: there are a maximum of six individual rebatable sessions in any one referral or a maximum 10 individual rebatable sessions in any one calendar year.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

This Practice can treat clients whose psychological therapy is Self-Managed. Please note we regret that we are are no longer treating new clients with Plan Managed (by a third party) NDIS Plans.  Please note Awen Psychology Perth is not a registered provider of services under the NDIS.  Therefore, clients who have packages managed directly by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) are unable to use their NDIS funds to pay for services at Awen Psychology Perth.

Private Health Insurance 

Private health insurers may provide a rebate for clinical psychology consultations. The rebate depends upon the company rebate policy and your level of insurance coverage. There are links supplied through the Australian Psychological Society (APS) website that provide further information regarding Health Insurance Rebates.  However, it is important that you contact your private health insurer directly to determine exactly what rebate you are entitled to for clinical psychology consultations.

Making an Appointment

If you are a new client please complete the ‘Contact Me’ form on our website. Our admin team will then contact you to discuss the referral and book an initial consultation.

Please note - as we are a small private practice, our admin team are available to assist you on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We will get back to you on one of these days.

Alternatively, please contact:

P (08) 9200 3950

M 0466 123 930 or team@awenpsychologyperth.com.au

Cancellations

Cancellation Fees: Please contact as early as possible to reschedule or cancel appointments, otherwise 

• Cancellation under 24hrs prior to appointment: $110 per 50 minute appointment.

• Non-Attendance: Full fee charged for clients who fail to attend an appointment.

Please note that enquiries made via this website, messages left on the phone or emails sent to the office cannot be attended to urgently!

In case of emergency or outside office hours, if you are in need of emergency mental health support, including self-harming and/or suicidal thoughts or attempts, please immediately contact one of the following services:

MENTAL HEALTH

If you have an urgent mental health situation, you should immediately call either:

Crisis Care: (08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008 (Free Country Call)

Life Line: 131 114

Emergency: 000

Mental Health Emergency Response line on 1300 555 788 (Perth Metro) or 1800 676 822 (Peel Region).

Or attend the Emergency Department of your nearest Hospital

CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

If your child has a life-threatening medical condition, call 000 and ask for an ambulance. 

In an emergency situation, go to your nearest hospital emergency department (ED). 

Please attend the Perth Children's Hospital ED, which is now open on the corner of Monash Avenue and Hospital Avenue in Nedlands. 

If you are unsure what to do, call Healthdirect Australia (external link) on 1800 022 222 for free health advice 24 hours a day.

OTHER NUMBERS:

Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Headspace: 1800 650 890

Youthline Samaritans Phone: 135 247 or 1800 198 313