FEE STRUCTURE
Patients attending under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) are required to pay a gap fee, as sessions are not bulk billed to Medicare. Fees are reviewed annually and typically increase by approximately $8–12 from 1 July. The current Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fees from 1 July 2026 is $326 per session. Dr Leah offers two fee structures, including reduced fees for clients who hold a current and valid concession card (e.g. Disability Support Pension, Age Pension, or Health Care Card).
Medicare rebates are processed once payment has been received. Medicare does not permit payment of the gap fee only; full payment of the session fee is required within 48 hours of your appointment. Fees for patients attending under approved third-party funding arrangements (e.g. WorkCover, AFL, or other agencies) are managed directly with the relevant organisation.
Appointments may be cancelled or rescheduled without charge when at least 24 hours' notice is provided. Dr Leah understands that illness and unforeseen circumstances can arise and will extend reasonable flexibility wherever possible. However, failure to attend a confirmed appointment without notice, or repeated late cancellations, may result in the full session fee being charged. Please note that Medicare rebates do not apply to cancellation or non-attendance fees.
NON-CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS - from 1 July 2026
50-60 MINUTE CONSULTATION
Consult Type | Upfront Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial + Subsequent Consultations | $266.00 | $149.05 | $116.95 |
CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS - from 1 July 2026
50-60 MINUTE CONSULTATION
Consult Type | Upfront Fee | Medicare Rebate | Out-of-Pocket Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Initial + Subsequent Consultations | $251.00 | $149.05 | $101.95 |
Fees up until 30 June 2025
Non-Concession Card holders - per session $253.25, rebate of $145.25, with a gap fee of $108.00.
Concession Card holders - per session $238.25, rebate of $145.85, with a gap fee of $93.00.
There is a $8.95 increase to fees for patients from 1 July 2026, in terms of an out-of-pocket expenses;
with the rest of the fee increase being partially funded by Medicare. The increase in 2024 and 2025 was $9.00.
OTHER FEES
Preparation of non-session professional services (eg. reports, support letters, telephone consultations with employers or third parties) may require additional time outside of scheduled appointments and are therefore subject to a fee. Where such services are required, Dr Leah will discuss the nature of the request and advise the applicable fee.