The Federal Government has made provisions, for the next four years, to allow all patients receiving psychological treatment under a General Practitioner Mental Health Care Plan (GP MHCP) to have access to Telehealth sessions with their treating psychologist. As such, Linda Bennett Psychology therapy sessions are available in-person or through tele-communications (Zoom, Facetime or telephone call).
Linda Bennett has closed her books to new patients for the rest of the year. This will be reviewed in early 2025. If you would like to be added to the waitlist to see Linda in 2025, please submit an enquiry.
Counselling and Therapy Sessions - The fee for an appointment with Linda Bennett is $260. Sessions generally last 55 minutes. There are a limited number of after hours appointments available, including evenings and on Saturdays. Sessions are available both in person, or via telehealth.
- In order to be eligible for the Medicare rebate ($141.85 for sessions with Linda Bennett), you will need to obtain a referral from your GP as part of the Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative. The Medicare rebate covers an initial six sessions per year. Find out more information here. This means out of pocket cost per session with Linda is $118.15. We require a copy of this referral prior to your appointment.
Private health insurance – Private health funds offer different rebates depending in your insurance plan. Please contact your fund directly to discuss the available rebate.
Other Providers:
- WorkSafe requires a GP referral and accepted WorkCover claim number
- TAC requires a GP referral and accepted TAC claim number
- NDIS requires a support package and current reference number
- DVA requires a GP referral and either a Gold card or White card for accepted condition
- VOCAT requires a counselling application approved by the Tribunal
Eligible patients under WorkSafe, TAC, and VOCAT incur an out of pocket fee of $60 per session. There is a $50 gap fee for NDIS participants.
Private payment – A GP referral is not needed by individuals who wish to pay for sessions without the Medicare rebate and there no restrictions on the number of sessions.
Supervision - For clinical and forensic registrars and psychologists seeking clinical/forensic supervision from Linda Bennett, the fee is $240 per hour.
Specialist/Legal Reports - Linda provides assessment, treatment, and review reports to patients referred by their GP's on Mental health Plans. She will also provide letters of support for current ongoing patients at her standard hourly rate billed pro-rata, but she does not provide detailed reports for NDIS claims, legal matters etc.
Cancellation & Non-attendance Fees - We require 48 hours notice if you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment. This provides us with adequate time to offer the appointment to those on our waitlists and ensures appointments can be given to others in need of assistance. Late cancellation fees will be charged if less than 48 hours notice is provided. Non-attendances prevent other patients from attending the appointment and will incur the full session fee. Extenuating circumstances may be considered at the psychologist's discretion.
Please note that appointments must be prearranged. This can be done by contacting the practice. The practice is located a short walk from Alphington train station.