You don’t need an MH Care Plan to work with me, as I don’t bill via Medicare.
Medicare doesn’t subsidise psychotherapy/counselling as we do not fall under the medical model. In terms of cost, subsidised people have much higher fees, and the out-of-pocket cost is around the same as ours. Medicare subsidies are only for 6- 10 sessions, so it would become expensive if you wanted to continue beyond that with a psychologist.
Therapy isn’t a quick fix or magic cure for mental health problems. Some types of treatment can take a year or more for you to get the full benefit. They are not a quick fix, but the positive effects of psychotherapy are often long-lasting.
I would recommend a psychologist or a psychiatrist if you are looking for a diagnosis for complex mental health needs that require medication.
If you want to understand yourself better, unpack your developmental history, or change unhelpful patterns (insert your relevant work here), I can certainly help.
Medicare doesn’t subsidise psychotherapy/counselling as we do not fall under the medical model. In terms of cost, subsidised people have much higher fees, and the out-of-pocket cost is around the same as ours. Medicare subsidies are only for 6- 10 sessions, so it would become expensive if you wanted to continue beyond that with a psychologist.
Therapy isn’t a quick fix or magic cure for mental health problems. Some types of treatment can take a year or more for you to get the full benefit. They are not a quick fix, but the positive effects of psychotherapy are often long-lasting.
I would recommend a psychologist or a psychiatrist if you are looking for a diagnosis for complex mental health needs that require medication.
If you want to understand yourself better, unpack your developmental history, or change unhelpful patterns (insert your relevant work here), I can certainly help.