Freya offers both face-to-face and online telehealth consults
Fees
Standard fees for a session are $210. Freya also offers a further fee reduction (negotiated) to those under particular financial hardship, although these spaces are limited to two active clients at any one time. Feel free to ask her about this if this applies to you. Fees may differ for various third party funders such as Victims of Crime, TAC, or other insurers.
Medicare Rebates
Up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year may be available through Medicare - please speak to Freya about your eligibility. The rebate is $136.35 per session.
To access these rebates, you will need to make a GP appointment and ask for a referral to see Freya. Your referral will grant you access to 6 rebated sessions. A follow up appointment with your GP for a re-referral is then required to request 4 more sessions . The session fee is payable at the end of each session, and the rebate will be processed for you. It usually arrives in your bank account the following day.
To access these rebates, you will need to make a GP appointment and ask for a referral to see Freya. Your referral will grant you access to 6 rebated sessions. A follow up appointment with your GP for a re-referral is then required to request 4 more sessions . The session fee is payable at the end of each session, and the rebate will be processed for you. It usually arrives in your bank account the following day.
Private Health and Other Funders
As a registered clinical psychologist, most health insurance funds and third party funders (such as Victims of Crime and TAC) will fund approved psychology sessions with Freya. Check with your insurer or claims manager regarding your eligibility for funding. Freya will require written confirmation of your approval from your funder, your claim number and case manager contact details.
So you want to get started? Book an intake phonecall.
Before arranging your first session, Freya will call you at a convenient time for a 15 minute chat. In this phone call, it is helpful to share a brief overview of what is bringing you to therapy at this time. This will ensure that your particular concerns are within Freya's scope of practice, and will help you get a feel for her style and approach. You can also ask any questions. Most importantly, this call offers you the opportunity to sense whether you feel Freya would be a good match for you. The importance of finding the right fit in a therapist can't be underestimated! Email [email protected] to schedule a time for the call.
Session duration
Therapy sessions are 60 minutes long. Make sure you arrive with a few minutes to spare to settle in and be ready get the best out of your session.
