Common Queries
Do you offer telehealth?
At the moment, we are offering Telehealth services.
This includes for both counselling and portions of some assessments that can be conducted online to avoid unnecessary travel and convenience.
Do you accept walk-ins?
We are not accepting walk-ins at the moment.
However, you do not need a referral from a medical professional to access our services. You can self-refer by using the button below.
It is important to note that having a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist, paediatrician or General Practitioner, onboard is recommended as they can provide appropriate diagnoses or medication, if appropriate.
How much is an assessment going to cost?
Psychological assessments vary in cost depending on the nature of what is assessed.
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Our prices are based on time spent in session/assessing, the assessments themselves and dedicated report writing times. This is to ensure high-quality work is completed in a reduced timeframe.
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At Nostos Psychology, we provide you with a breakdown of every charge before you have engaged with our services.
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Our prices are calculated with the inclusion of a 30-minute online meeting with your child's school to discuss the results.
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In addition, if your child's school has access to a school psychologist and they have the capacity, we can complete a multi-disciplinary assessment to reduce the cost. We recommend this where possible.
Do you offer alternatives to standard therapy?
At the moment, we do not offer alternative therapy. However, we are hoping to expand in the near future and have a more permanent home for our practice. When this is the case, we are hoping to offer evidence-based therapy in alternative ways, such as walk-talk therapy, play therapy (through the use of sports, video games etc), & group therapy.
Do you offer services for those with a Mental Health Care Plan?
Yes!
Once you have a MHCP, send it through to use with your referral and we will sort out the rest.
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As a reminder, a MHCP is subsidy that includes the following treatment below. The bolded items are offered at Nostos Psychology Clinic:
1. Psycho-education
(including motivational interviewing)
2. Cognitive-behavioural therapy including:
Behavioural interventions, Behaviour modification, Exposure techniques, Activity scheduling, Cognitive interventions, & Cognitive therapy
3. Relaxation strategies
Progressive muscle relaxation, & Controlled breathing
4. Skills training
Problem solving skills and training, Anger management, Social skills training, Communication training, Stress management, & Parent management training
5. Interpersonal therapy (especially for depression)
6. Narrative therapy (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people).
7. Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
How do I get a Mental Health Care Plan?
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Go to your local GP or family doctor.
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Describe to them your concerns and that you would like to access a psychologist as part of a Mental Health Care Plan
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Provide them with the details on where you would like to be referred to.
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They can either print or send it through to you.
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Send the plan through to us to make sure all the information required is present.
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Some GP's may ask you to be already engaged with a psychologist before they write you a MHCP. If this is the case, please state this in your intake and we will work together to acquire one.
What rebates do I get with my private health coverage?
It is difficult to know what your private health coverage consists of as all are different. However, private health providers usually use the same codes for claiming. If you wish to claim on our private health insurance but are unsure as to your ability to do so, then contact us and we will do our best to find out for you prior to your first appointment.