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Therapy FAQs
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Kristy has current availability for both Online and In-Person sessions for new clients.
No waitlist- how good is that!
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You do not need a referral to work together; however, if you would like to access a Medicare rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.
Click here for more information on Mental Health Care Plans, or chat with your GP.
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Making your first session is super simple- just click here for our online booking calendar and complete the intake form.
Making your appointment via our online booking system is the most efficient way to secure an appointment, as it will show you the up-to-date available appointment times/days in the calendar
For all other enquiries, you may contact us by email (kristy@kinairepsychology.com) or by completing the contact form.
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Your first session at Kinaire Psychology is all about us getting to know each other. We will have a chat around what you are seeking therapy for, and provide a summary of the information discussed with the approach that would be most beneficial for your treatment.
We will also provide you with information on confidentiality, relevant limitations, and fee options, and obtain your consent for treatment.
Most treatment sessions are approximately 50 minutes long.
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The number of sessions can change widely between individuals and depends on the reason you have been seeking therapy, whether any assessments are required and the modality of intervention for your needs.
At Kinaire, we provide short, medium and long term intervention depending on your needs. Our aim is to ensure that you achieve your treatment goals in a timely manner, where you are equipped efficiently for positive, long lasting treatment outcomes.
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Legal matters, court-ordered therapy and psychological evaluations/assessments for court require specialised support.
Unfortunately, this is outside our area of scope, and we recommend seeking a psychologist who specialises in forensic or court-specific psychology.
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In-person sessions are held in a quiet room located within Seed of Hope Psychology in Paradise Point.
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Individual Therapy (50 Minutes) - $260
If using a Medicare rebate, the out-of-pocket fee is $113.80 ($146.65 Medicare Rebate)
Information for NDIS Clients:
We welcome NDIS self-managed and plan-managed clients (rates according to the current NDIS schedule $232.99).
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept NDIA managed plans as we are not an NDIS registered provider.
Assessment Fees
Assessment fees are dependent on what is going on for you & the testing required.
An initial Assessment intake is $260, and a quote will be provided to you after your session.
Please note there are no Medicare rebates for autism assessment for those aged 21 years old or more.
There are no Medicare rebates available for ADHD assessments.
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A cancellation policy has been established to ensure services can be provided in a timely manner for all clients.
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule appointments.
If 24 hours’ notice is not provided, 100% of the session fee will be charged.
Medicare and insurance rebates cannot be used for non-attendance, so the client must pay the full fee.
NDIS cancellations are handled in line with their policies as stipulated on the Participant's Service Agreement.
Sessions paid for by Third Parties will be billed at 100% of the session fee.
Cancellation fees are not incurred if your appointment time is filled; however, sessions cannot be filled without advance notice (24 hours).
Non-attendance at an appointment without prior notification will result in Kinaire contacting you by telephone, text, or in writing to either reschedule or determine if treatment is still necessary.
This is to protect the provider’s time, not to penalise you financially.