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Get your Mental Health Plan the easy way—online!
Skip the hassle of traveling to your GP and waiting for an appointment. With online consultations, you can obtain your Mental Health Plan from the comfort of your home, without the long wait times.
Simply request an online appointment that fits your schedule and get started on your mental health journey without disrupting your day.
A hassle-free way to get your Mental Health Plan
Online appointments have made obtaining a Mental Health Plan more convenient than ever. Instead of waiting for an in-person GP appointment, you can now use platforms like InstantScripts to discuss your Mental Health Plan with a GP from the comfort of your home.
With a valid Medicare card, you can access rebates to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for these sessions. Remember, you’re eligible for one Mental Health Plan per year, which includes up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions.
You can also use Online appointments for re-referrals and reviews
Online appointments are available for both first-time clients and those needing a re-referral. If you've completed your initial 6 psychology sessions, you’ll need a re-referral to access 4 additional rebated sessions.
Unless otherwise requested by your GP, you can obtain this referral through an online consultation.
Your online GP will provide the necessary referral letter, allowing you to continue receiving Medicare rebates for your upcoming sessions.
What is a Mental Health Care Plan?
What should I do once I have my Mental Health Plan?
Why do I need a Mental Health Care Plan?
What are the steps to access Medicare-rebated sessions?
How can I find a bulk-billing psychologist?
Am I eligible for bulk-billed Walking Session?
How much does a Walking Session cost?
A Mental Health Care Plan is a document created by your GP to outline your mental health concerns and the treatment you'll receive. It allows you to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per year. The plan is designed to make mental health support more affordable and accessible, providing you with the necessary referrals to see a psychologist or another mental health professional. You will need a valid Medicare card to obtain one, and it requires an initial consultation with your GP.
Once you have your Mental Health Care Plan, you can book a session with a Walking Session psychologist. Feel free to email your plan and referral letter at your appointment or beforehand.
If you complete your initial six sessions and need more, your psychologist will send a progress report to your GP, who can approve up to four additional sessions with a new referral.
You need a Mental Health Plan to access Medicare rebates for psychology sessions in Australia. It allows you to receive affordable mental health support, covering up to 10 subsidized sessions per calendar year. The plan also provides your GP with a structured approach to assess your mental health needs and tailor a treatment plan, including counseling or other interventions. Having this plan ensures you can access necessary care while minimizing out-of-pocket expenses.
WALKING SESSION OUT OF POCKET COST WITH MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN:
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$77.65 per session with a Registered or Clinical Psychologist
WALKING SESSION OUT OF POCKET COST WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH CARE PLAN:
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$199 per session with a Registered or Clinical Psychologist
Medicare Rebates make essential mental health care more affordable and accessible.
Each mental health journey is unique, so it’s important to stay on top of your Mental Health Plan to ensure continued access to rebates. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
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Initial GP assessment for up to 6 sessions.
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Receive a referral letter and Mental Health Plan, email these to admin@walkingsession.com.au
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After 6 sessions, your psychologist will send a progress report to your GP.
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Book a follow-up GP appointment for an additional 4 sessions.
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Email Review documents to admin@walkingsession.com.au
Walking Session proudly offers bulk-billed psychology sessions for eligible clients. Once your bulk billing application is approved, we will provide you with a list of available bulk-billing psychologists. You can then choose your preferred psychologist and book your appointment to secure your session.
Learn more about bulk billing at Walking Session.
We review bulk billing applications individually, considering factors such as:
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Financial hardship
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Your location
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Employment status
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Healthcare concession card ownership
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
To qualify, you must have a valid Mental Health Plan and a referral letter. Each case is assessed thoroughly to ensure we meet your needs.
Learn more about bulk billing options.
At Walking Session, you can access both private and Medicare-rebated psychology services. We allocate a portion of our sessions for bulk billing to eligible clients. If you don’t qualify for bulk billing, you may still receive reduced-cost therapy through Medicare rebates, meaning you’ll only need to cover the gap fee. To be eligible, you must have a Medicare card, a Mental Health Plan, and a GP referral letter.