Services & Fees

Sessions are available either face-to-face in Melbourne, or via telehealth (Zoom or phone).

A standard 50-minute individual session is $260, with payment processed on the day of your appointment through Halaxy, a secure online payment platform. For reference, the Australian Psychological Society recommends a standard fee of $318 for a 50-minute session (2025–2026).

You do not need a referral to see a psychologist; however, a Mental Health Care Plan or Eating Disorder Plan from your GP or psychiatrist is required to access Medicare rebates. Private health insurance rebates may also be available—please check with your insurer before your first appointment..

  • If you have been referred under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session. Medicare rebates will be processed on your behalf to Medicare. If you think you might be eligible for a MHCP, please discuss with your General Practitioner.

    If you have an eating disorder, you may be eligible for an Eating Disorder Plan through Medicare. Please see your GP to discuss.

  • Please check with your private health insurer to confirm your eligibility for psychology rebates before your session.

    Balanced Self Clinical Psychology provides services to individuals who self-manage their NDIS funding. Self-managed clients pay privately for sessions and can then claim reimbursement directly from the NDIS.

    We operate as a full fee-paying service and do not offer bulk billing or accept healthcare cards, TAC, or Veteran Affairs cards. Additionally, we do not manage WorkCover claims.

  • We kindly request at least 24 hours' notice for cancellations or rescheduling of appointments. This allows us to offer your appointment time to someone else on the waiting list.

    • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before your scheduled appointment will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to 100% of the session cost (i.e., $260).

    • Failure to attend without any notice (a "no-show") will also result in a fee of 100% of the session cost (i.e., $260).

  • Balanced Self Clinical Psychology does not provide legal support or reports at this time. Please inform your psychologist of any ongoing or upcoming legal proceedings, as failure to do so may result in the termination of therapy.

  • If you’re feeling vulnerable and need support, please contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636). If you are at risk of harm to yourself, call your local mental health triage service or 000. Balanced Self Clinical Psychology is not a crisis support service.

Request an appointment

Whether you’re ready to book an appointment or have questions about Julia’s services, please feel free to reach out.

Sessions are available face-to-face in Prahran, Melbourne, or via telehealth.

Contact Julia > julia@balancedself.com.au