FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Do I need a referral from my GP?

    No. You can book straight in for counselling and therapy at Blue Door Counselling.

    However, if you were seeking a Medicare rebate you will need to speak to your GP about getting a Mental Health Care Plan.

  • Do you offer a rebate?

    Please enquire with your private health provider to determine if you are eligble for a rebate.

    You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with an appropriate Mental Health Care Plan. Please discuss with your GP

  • Costs

    The Australian Association of Social Workers published the Recommended Schedule of Fees (2022) for Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSW) . The Recommended Schedule of Fees set the standard hourly consultation fee at $270.

    My fees are below the recommended rate.

    Standard sessions: $180

    Extended sessions: $260

    Supervision: $180

  • How long are the sessions?

    Standard sessions: 50 minutes

    Extended sessions: 80 minutes

    Supervision: 60 minutes

  • What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

    Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are social workers accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as having specialist mental health expertise. This process is undertaken on behalf of the Federal Government and Medicare Australia. To maintain AMHSW status, social workers must meet requirements of the AASW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program specifically relevant to mental health, including supervised practice.

  • Why choose an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker?

    Like other allied health professionals, such as psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers use a range of interventions in helping people with mental health disorders.

    A Mental Health Social Worker understands the wider implications of mental health and how it impacts on your work, family, friends and lifestyle. We consider and look at how you are are affected by physical, social, political, and cultural systems.

    Here at Blue Door Counselling, we understand that the relationship and rapport with your therapist needs to be the right fit for you to reach your mental health goals.

    So, whether that be an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, a Psychologist, a counsellor or psychotherapist, the therapist client relationship is important. This leads to better outcomes