'Phone, video or in-person; flexible and adaptable counselling and psychotherapy to suit modern needs'
1. GP referrals and therapy sessions
To attend counselling and psychotherapy sessions the usual GP referrals under the Medicare's Mental Health Care Plan are not required. Private fees are charged instead however fee structures can be discussed and adjusted over the initial 15 minute phone consultation.
*Psychology sessions under Mental Health Care Plan will be available from mid 2026!
2. How are the payments made?
Electronic bank transfer is used for session fee payments. Other payment options are also available- please discuss this during the initial 15 minute phone consultation.
3. Reports/ Assessments/ psychometric tests
Medico-legal reports, various psychometric assessments and tests can be completed upon requests. Generally, to complete reports, minimum six sessions are required or thorough handover notes from relevant professionals must take place to include detailed and accurate information.
Screeners, assessments and tests can be completed for psychological diagnosis requested at the time of referral or the initial contact. Please be advised that as a generalist psychologist only a tentative and provisional diagnosis can be made. It is recommended that clients seek psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatricians or other medical professionals for more valid and accurate psychological diagnosis. ​All reports and assessments will be closely supervised and reviewed by more experienced and senior clinicians.
Additional fees will be charged for the assessments and reports. Please discuss this in the initial stage of therapy with a therapist.
4. Confidentiality and privacy
As clients receiving professional counselling and therapy support and care, you are entitled to receiving confidential, private and secure sessions.
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Lewisia strives to maintain excellence in providing optimal and safe psychotherapy sessions to all clients, abiding by the Privacy Act NSW (1988) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act NSW (2002).
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Please be advised that all relevant information regarding the confidentiality of each session will be thoroughly reviewed and explained to clients in the initial sessions as part of obtaining informed consent for accessing counselling, psychotherapeutic and psychological support.
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*Informations about Artificial Intelligence (AI) will also be covered in the initial sessions.
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