Sessions & Fees

Sessions generally run for 55 minutes (includes time for re-booking and payment) unless alternative arrangements are made. Some people in certain situations find that a longer session is helpful but for most people 55 minutes is optimal. Once we start working with you and if you think that a longer session would be beneficial please discuss this with Veronica or Barry.

Veronica:

Veronica is a psychologist and her clients may be able to claim a rebate from their health fund (approximately $50) depending on the fund they belong to. Alternatively, the Government has acknowledged that people may suffer from stress/ anxiety/ depression or other conditions that may affect their emotional well-being. You may want to consider speaking with your GP if you believe your situation is impacting on your wellbeing. If the GP agrees then with a referral under the 'mental health care plan' (available only for individuals) you would be eligible for a rebate of $84.80 per session from Medicare. Fees with Veronica: $140 for individual adults; $150 for children and adolescents; $180 for couples & $215 for families (rebates may apply). Read more about rebates

Sessions with Veronica are available on

Wednesday: first client at 10am, last client 5pm

Thursday: first client 12 noon, last client 6 pm

Friday: first client 9am, last client 2.30pm

Barry:

Barry is a cousellor working with couples and individuals. The standard rate per session is $130 for both couples and individuals. Please enquire about pensioner rates. I do like to give back to the society that has nurtured me so offer a limited number of people, who are going through periods of financial hardship or need, sessions at a token rate. I can only offer this to a limited number of people at any one time, however, if you would like to inquire as to whether any discounted sessions are available please feel free to have a chat with me directly.

Sessions with Barry are available on:

Wednesday: first client at 10am, last client 6pm

Thursday: first client 10am, last client 6 pm

Friday: first client 9am, last client 2.30pm

Other times by arrangement

Fees with Barry: $130 for individuals and couples.

Payments:

Please note that all sessions need to be paid for on the day of your appointment unless other arrangements are made prior to your session. We accept cash or cheque payments and also provide an EFTPOS facility for debit or credit cards. When you choose to use eftpos a $2 fee will be charged to cover additional bank charges. .

Cancellation Policy

Please note that a cancellation policy applies to all appointments.

At Shire Psychology & Counseling we are committed to supporting clients and we understand that some times unexpected challenges occur and sessions may need to be rescheduled.

Under normal circumstances if provided adequate notice, sessions can be rescheduled at no cost to clients. It is important, however, to understand that session availability is limited and sessions cancelled without sufficient notice disadvantage clients who otherwise may have used that time. It is for this reason that Shire Psychology & Counselling reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee to clients for sessions that they fail to attend or cancel without sufficient notice. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours notice of the session time will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the session fee. Any client who cancels 2 consecutive appointments will not be offered another appointment until the cancellation fees are paid. Please note that Medicare or health insurance rebates are not applicable to cancellation fees.