Newcastle Counselling and Psychotherapy

Newcastle Counselling and Psychotherapy holds a 5/5 rating across 12 public reviews. The provider consistently scores in the top tier of their category.

Newcastle Counselling and Psychotherapy's pricing falls in the "Contact for quote" range. Exact quotes depend on the specific service and scope — request a free written quote to compare before committing.

Newcastle Counselling and Psychotherapy is primarily based in Newcastle, Australia, and serves clients across Newcastle and surrounding areas. Check with the provider directly for specific service-area coverage.

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Visit your GP and request a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). The GP assesses your mental health and provides a referral. With the MHTP you're entitled to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions per calendar year. After your first 6 sessions, return to the GP for a review to access the remaining 4. Some patients qualify for additional sessions in extreme circumstances. The MHTP referral is required at every psychology appointment for Medicare to apply.

General psychologist: $180-$280/session standard fee. With Medicare MHTP rebate ($96.65), out-of-pocket $80-$185. Clinical psychologist: $230-$330/session. With Medicare rebate ($141.85), out-of-pocket $90-$190. Bulk-billed psychologists charge $0 out-of-pocket but limited availability and longer waits. Private health insurance extras cover $50-$120/session up to annual limits. After 10 Medicare-rebated sessions per year, you pay full fee.

Use the Australian Psychological Society Find a Psychologist tool (psychology.org.au), search Psychology Today by specialty + location, or use our matching service. Common specialisations: anxiety/OCD, depression, trauma/PTSD (look for EMDR or trauma-focused CBT training), eating disorders, ADHD/autism, relationship therapy, child/adolescent, addiction. A 10-minute free phone consultation before booking is standard practice — most psychologists offer this to assess fit.