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Fees & rebates
Clear pricing, no surprises. Here's what a session costs, what you can get back through Medicare, and how ADHD assessment is priced.
Therapy
Individual sessions, in person at Kew or Croydon, or online across Australia.
- SessionSessions between 9am and 5pm $240
- After-hours surchargeSessions from 5pm and Saturdays +$20
- Cancellation & no-showCancelled within 24 hours, or missed Full fee
A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP gives you a Medicare rebate of $101.55 per therapy session as of July 2026, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. After-hours and Saturday sessions include the $20 surcharge.
ADHD assessment
A structured assessment with Matthew Hallam. Adults 18 and over.
There is no Medicare rebate for ADHD assessments. The fees below are the full cost.
- AssessmentOne fee, everything included, with no separate charge for the report. Two sessions plus pre-work you complete beforehand. You receive your written report, a letter for your GP, and a report written for a psychiatrist. $720
- Cancellation & no-showCancelled within 24 hours, or missed $250
We call this an assessment because that is the term most people know it by. We prefer to think of it as identification. Nothing here is wrong with you, and nothing is uncovered that was not already part of how your mind works.
About the ADHD assessment →If you choose to see a psychiatrist
Following your ADHD assessment, you may choose to see Dr Luisa Fernandez for an independent psychiatric assessment, including consideration of treatment options and medication where appropriate.
Your GP can refer you directly to Dr Fernandez. Following her assessment, she will discuss the most appropriate treatment and follow-up with you. Depending on your individual circumstances, this may include ongoing psychiatric care or recommendations for ongoing management with your GP.
What the assessment involves
- With Equal Psychology, face to faceup to 2 hours
- Our work behind the scenes, including scoring and report preparationup to 2 hours
- If you choose to see Dr Fernandez, a separate psychiatric consultationusually 50 minutes
- Time spent on your assessmentup to 5 hours
Dr Fernandez, out of pocket
$483 to $531
Depending on how you choose to work with Dr Fernandez, her fee after the Medicare rebate falls in this range. This is her fee, not ours, and it is separate from the $720 Equal Psychology assessment. The figures are current at the time of writing and assume you are eligible for Medicare. Current appointment, referral and fee information is available directly through her practice.
The purpose of the collaboration is to provide Dr Fernandez with a detailed psychological assessment and report to inform her subsequent assessment, while preserving independent clinical decision-making at each stage.
Seeing Dr Fernandez is entirely optional. You may also take your assessment report to another psychiatrist of your choice. Dr Fernandez's psychiatric assessment is a separate service and is billed independently from Equal Psychology. She sets her own fees.
Payment & funding
Frequently asked questions
No, you don't need a referral to book a session. But if you want to access Medicare rebates, you'll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP or psychiatrist.
Many private health insurers offer rebates for psychology services under Extras cover. Coverage varies, so it's best to check with your provider to see what's included in your plan. You can't claim a Medicare rebate and a private health rebate for the same session.
Yes, we provide psychology services for WorkCover, TAC, and Support at Home clients. You'll need an approved claim number before booking, and sessions must be pre-approved. If you're unsure how this works, feel free to reach out.
We ask for at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Late cancellations within 24 hours are charged the full session fee, and missed appointments (no-shows) are also charged the full fee. Medicare and private health insurance don't cover missed appointments.
Yes. We offer video sessions, which are eligible for Medicare rebates if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Some private health insurers also cover telehealth, so check with your provider. See our online sessions page for how it works.
You do not have to. The assessment stands on its own, and many people take the report to their GP and go no further.
If you choose to, you can see Dr Luisa Fernandez for an independent psychiatric assessment. Her fee after the Medicare rebate falls between $483 and $531, depending on how you choose to work with her. That is separate from the Equal Psychology assessment fee, and she bills you directly. You are also welcome to take your report to another psychiatrist of your choice.
$720. That is one fee with everything included, and there is no separate charge for the report. It covers two sessions plus pre-work, and you receive your written report, a letter for your GP, and a report written for a psychiatrist. No Medicare rebate applies to ADHD assessment.
The full process is set out on the ADHD assessment page.
What we work with
Anxiety
Depression & Mood
Trauma
ADHD
Sleep
Burnout & Stress
Chronic health
Older adultsReady to book?
Most people begin with a free 15-minute Meet and Greet, online or in-person, with no obligation. If you already know what you need, or you're an existing client, you can head straight to the booking portal to book any of our services.