Inner Space Clinical Psychology
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I see a psychologist?
Appointments are available from Tuesday to Friday, including some evenings. You can attend sessions online or in person. If you or someone in your household is sick, please change to an online appointment. If you would like to change from attending in person or online, please let us know as soon as you can.
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We are currently accepting new clients.
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Sessions are by appointment only. To make an appointment, you can find our contact options
How long will it take to get better?
Sessions last for 50 - 60 minutes. Sustainable improvement of single diagnoses requires 12 to 18 sessions. Some issues can be resolved more quickly and complex and longstanding difficulties will take longer. If you withdraw from treatment early, you may find you need to return to therapy in the future, or think that treatment doesn't work or that you can't get better. We want you to get the most out of treatment so we plan for 12 sessions and adjust from there. Your therapist can talk with you in sessions about how to get the most out of treatment.
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist but you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year if your GP or Psychiatrist provides you with a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral letter. There is more information about this in the section for referrers below.
If you do not wish to claim a Medicare rebate, or you are not eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can refer yourself directly to the practice by phone or email.
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How much will it cost and what is the rebate?
Our fees are reflective of the quality of services we offer and the investment we make each year to provide you with the most up to date, evidence based treatment. To make the investment in your mental health and wellbeing more accessible, our fees are 20-30% lower than those recommended by The Australian Psychological Society (of $311 per session).
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Clinical Psychologist Registrar:
Fee $220
Medicare rebate of $96.65
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​Clinical Psychologist:
Fee $250
Medicare rebate of $141.85​​
We do not offer bulk billed appointments.
Investment in your Mental Health and Wellbeing
We understand that people may hesitate to start therapy because of the financial investment. Here are some ideas that may help you balance your financial security and mental health.
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Your mental health is integral to your quality of life. An investment in treatment now can have profound effects on all areas of your life, including the quality of your relationships, work, and wellbeing.
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A review of your budget might reveal areas of discretionary spending that could be redirected to your mental health to align with your value for psychological wellbeing.
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Considering that most treatment takes more than 10 sessions, you could stretch out the impact of the Medicare rebate by claiming every second session. Some people are also eligible for other smaller Medicare schemes to support their mental health.
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You may be able to claim rebates from a private health insurer. If you have a policy, please talk to your insurer about your eligibility, the number of sessions, and amount covered. If not, you could consider the ways in which purchasing private health insurance could benefit you. Note that Medicare and private health insurance rebates cannot be claimed for the same session.
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Speak openly with your therapist about financial stress or concerns arising from unexpected changes during a course of treatment.
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Taking steps to consider and include your mental health in your financial plans will help you integrate regular psychological care into your life.
​Information for Referrers
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Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your clients.
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If you would like to discuss a case or connect a patient quickly, please get in touch. We will be happy to answer any questions.
If you are referring a client under the Better Access Mental Health Treatment Plan please provide:
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1. A referral letter addressed to Clancy Rowe, Guillaume Tanfin or Inner Space Clinical Psychology
2. A copy of the Mental Health Treatment Plan.​​​
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Referrals can be provided by post, email, fax or by your client.
For your convenience, from the GP Mental Health Standards Collaboration offers information about the referral process.​​