5- session phobia programs

A typical 5-session course includes 6.5 hours of psychological therapy and two sessions of either Virtual Reality and/or In-Situ Exposure for a total of $1,660, before any rebates are applied.

Cool Kids programs

Cool kids programs consist of 8-10 1 hour sessions, with a 1.5hr initial assessment ($330). Each session attracts a fee of $220 (Total cost $1760- $2200), before any rebates are applied. In addition, there is a cost for the Cool Kids workbooks (parent and child) totalling $70 per program.

Initial assessments and single sessions

The fee for single sessions (including 1hr initial assessments) is $220, with the exception of appointments with Director Corrie Ackland. The fee for single sessions (including 1hr initial assessments) with Corrie Ackland is $260.

Medicare rebates

Fees for psychological services may attract a rebate from Medicare. To qualify for the Medicare rebate, a Mental Health Care Plan is required from a General Practitioner or Psychiatrist prior to attending the session for which you wish to claim the rebate. Mental Health Care Plans are valid from the day of the referral. Part of the fees may be covered by Private Health Insurance. Please check with your Health Insurer for eligibility.

Cancellation fees

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about our services. Psychology services are provided and billed by Sydney Phobia Clinic. Fees apply for changes or cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment. Changes or cancellations within 48 hours must be given in writing.

While Sydney Phobia Clinic charges less than the Australian Psychological Society's recommended rate of $238 per hour, some extras do apply in the case of manualised programs and are included in the listed total costs.