Access psychology with a Medicare rebate through the Better Access initiative. With a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can receive up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year.
ⓘ Bulk Billing Availability Notice
Bulk-billed Medicare sessions are limited and subject to availability. A waitlist may apply. Please contact us to check current availability before booking.
Here is what to do to access Medicare-rebated psychology at The Talk Shop:
Contact your GP and book a longer appointment (usually 20-40 minutes). Let them know you would like a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) for a psychology referral.
Your GP prepares your MHTP and a referral addressed to The Talk Shop specifically. This is required for Medicare billing. Ask your GP to email or print the referral for you to bring.
Call us on 1300 224 665 or use our online form. To confirm your appointment we will ask for a few details upfront:
You will also need to provide your referral letter and/or Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP before your appointment. You can email these to reception@thetalkshop.com.au.
Pay the full session fee at the time of your appointment. The Medicare rebate is processed immediately and refunded to your nominated bank account — usually within 24-48 hours via online Medicare claiming.
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Up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. Sessions 1-6 are available on initial referral; sessions 7-10 require a GP review after session 6.
The rebate is set by the federal government and varies by provider type and item number. Check current rates on the Medicare Benefits Schedule at mbsonline.gov.au.
At The Talk Shop you pay the full session fee at time of appointment. The rebate is deposited to your nominated bank account – typically within 24-48 hours.
Bulk billing means the provider accepts the Medicare rebate as full payment – no out-of-pocket cost to you. At The Talk Shop, bulk-billed sessions are available on a limited basis and subject to a waitlist. Contact us to check current availability.
No. You cannot claim both Medicare and private health extras for the same session. Choose the option that gives you the greater benefit.
You can continue with private health insurance extras, self-funded sessions, or EAP – often with the same psychologist so your progress continues uninterrupted.
Yes – Telehealth Medicare sessions are available under the Better Access initiative. Your GP referral must confirm Telehealth is acceptable.
Start with a GP appointment to get your Mental Health Treatment Plan, then call us on 1300 224 665. Have your Medicare card ready and we will take care of the rest.
