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Connect. Grow. Thrive
Counselling Service
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  • About Us
  • Services
  • Fees and Referrals
  • FAQ's
  • Contact Us

FEES AND REFERRALS

Deslee is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), and is a registered provider with Medicare. This means that if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP, you are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. For more information about MHTP, Click here.

Referring GP's

If you are a referring GP, please click below for more information. 


Referring GP's

GP Referral

Important information

Self Referrals

 

If you are referred by your GP (with a MHTP), the following fee's will apply.

  


$130 per scheduled 50-60 minute session.



If you have a MHTP, the Medicare Rebate is $87.25 (Gap fee of $42.75).




* Connect Grow Thrive offers a Sliding Scale fee for those experiencing financial difficulties (including being a Low income health care card holder), which can be discussed during the intake process or requested via GP referral.   

Self Referrals

Important information

Self Referrals


 If you are referring yourself or a loved one and you do not have a MHTP/referral from your GP, the following Fees will apply.



$130 per scheduled 50-60 minute session.



To self- refer, please email info@connectgrowthrive.com.au with your name, phone number, email, and a brief description of the reason for your referral. Or please feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss further. 


* Connect Grow Thrive offers a Sliding Scale fee for those experiencing financial difficulties (including being a Low income health care card holder), which can be discussed during the intake process.  


Important information

Important information

Important information


NDIS:

Connect Grow Thrive welcomes NDIS Self-managed Clients.  Fee's as per NDIS pricing arrangements.



Private Health Funds:

You may be able to claim via some private health funds, including: 

  • HCF
  • Bupa
  • Teachers Health Fund
  • Doctors Health
  • St Lukes Health
  • Australian Regional Health Group Ancillary Provider Accreditation Service 


*Please enquire direct with your private health fund first to ensure your insurance provides coverage.

Payments

 Full payment is required within 48 hours of appointment by direct bank transfer.



Cancellations

At times a cancellation cannot be avoided.  A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations without 24 hours notice and/or non-attendance, to cover our operating costs.


If you cannot attend your appointment, a text message, email or phone call is appreciated to reschedule/cancel.

Referring GP's

Deslee is an Accredited Mental Health Social worker (AASW), and is a registered Medicare provider for the Better Access Initiative. She specialises in working with; depressive related disorders, family violence, anxiety,  stress, anger, emotional dysregulation, occupational burnout, parenting stress, grief, and addiction. Deslee works across all ages of the lifespan and has a strong interest in working with  young people, and supporting parents through the complex dynamics of parenting children with complex needs/behaviours. 


Deslee's therapeutic approach is informed by evidence-based psychological focused strategies including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, CBT, and Narrative Therapy. Her practice approach is client-centred, trauma informed and strengths focused. She values the importance of rapport, connection and meeting clients where they are. Deslee is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community  and works with a neuro-affirming practice approach. 


Deslee is able to provide services to individuals on self-managed NDIS Plans, and some Health Insurance funds may provide coverage.


How to Refer:

Deslee is committed to collaborative and coordinated care and we aim to provide a high level of communication with referrers. 


The first step is for you to formulate a Mental Health Care Treatment Plan for your patient.  You are eligible to bill Medicare to complete this plan.


To be able to claim a rebate via the Better Access Initiative, A written Referral as well as a Mental Health Treatment Plan is required by Medicare. 


Your clinic can fax/email the referral and MHTP direct to our practice and we will contact the client to review and make a suitable appointment time.

Alternatively, you can provide your patient with the referral and MHTP and they can contact us direct to make a suitable time.


Face to face appointments are available in Inverloch, or telehealth options are available if clients would prefer. 

  

  

We acknowledge the Boonwurrung people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. 

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