What’s the fee for a Clinical Psychology session with Gabby?

Sessions cost $300 for a 50 minute session (the current recommended fee by the Australian Psychological Society is $311). If you have a Mental Health Care Plan you can receive a $141.85 Medicare rebate per session (please note you are entitled to 10 sessions per calendar year with a MHCP) or you may be eligible to claim with private health. .

Where are you located? . . .

Clinical Psychology sessions with Gabby are via Zoom only (telehealth). These sessions are encrypted to ensure the highest level of confidentiality. If you're interested in equine psychotherapy, these sessions are held at Gabby's property in the Perth Hills. Please contact our friendly team if you'd like more information about this.

What is a Clinical Psychologist? . . .

Clinical Psychologists are experts in mental health and have undertaken additional advanced training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioural and emotional disorders.

Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists are the only types of psychologists found in Psychiatric hospitals. There are many types of endorsed Psychologist, each with a specific focus that distinguishes them from other areas. Clinical Psychologists have a different emphasis in training and qualifications, but all psychologists have their own uniques skills and proficiences.

What is the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist? . . .

Psychiatrists are medical practitioners and they prescribe medications. Clinical Psychologists have studied a minimum of 6 years at university, followed by 2 years of registrarship, however, they are not trained to prescribe medications.

Do I need a referral to see Gabby? . . .

No, you do not require a referral to see Gabby (and you may be able to claim a rebate through your Private Health fund). The majority of referrals that Gabby receives are from GPs under Medicare (called a Mental Health Care Plan). The current rebate is $141.85 per session (limited to 10 per calendar year).

I’ve never seen a Clinical Psychologist before. What can I expect?. . .

An initial consultation lasts approximately 50 minutes, and this typically includes a full psychological assessment (Gabby wil ask lots of questions), allowing Gabby to get a sense of the presenting issue(s) and what type of treatment you may require.

Gabby offers evidence-based therapies such as eye-movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and equine psychotherapy.

Do you offer intensive EMDR sessions?. . .

In short, yes! Gabby offers intensive EMDR sessions (that can also be offered in conjuction with Equine Assisted Psychotherapy). If this is something you're interested please contact our amazing team to see if you'd be a good fit for this type of treatment approach.

I’ve got another question… . . .

No worries! Send them through to hello@thesagesociety.co and our amazing team is ready to answer them for you.