Fees & Rebates
(last updated May 2025)
Standard Consultation Fee
The cost of a standard consultation (50-60 minutes) is:
Fee: $275 *
Medicare rebate: $141.85
Out of pocket: $133.15
*the recommended rate for a standard consultation set by the Australian Psychological Society (2024-2025) is $311 for 46-60 minutes.
Assessment Fees
Assessment fees are charged at the standard consultation hourly rate (stated above) for each stage of the Assessment Process. Fees are generated for each episode of direct client contact associated with the assessment. There is also a fee for report preparation. The standard fee for the assessment report is $585. When brief assessments are conducted (e.g. IQ testing only), a shorter report may be offered, at a fee of $383. These rates are in accordance with the guidelines set by the APS (2024-2025).
Additional work to complete the assessment, including perusal of documents and background information provided, email correspondence, assessment scoring and interpretation, is covered by the consultation and report fees.
Total cost for assessments may range from $1070.50 to $3060, depending on what assessments are required. A deposit of $500 is requested at the outset of the assessment process.
Referral and Rebates
A referral is not necessary to see Dr Valda Biezaitis. With a referral from your GP however, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate (as outlined above). Valda is registered with Medicare for Clinical Psychology services. However, Medicare does not currently provide any rebate for Neuropsychology assessments.
While not currently a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider, Valda can provide some services to NDIS participants who are self or plan managed. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Some private health insurance companies will cover psychology services. The rebate can vary depending on your level of cover. Please discuss with your health fund for more information.
Third party funded assessments are invoiced in accordance with the APS (2024-2025) recommended rate. An individualised quote for services will be provided on request.
Cancellation Policy
If, for some reason you need to cancel or postpone an appointment, please give at least 24 hours notice by phone or email, otherwise you will be charged the full cost for the session.
Please contact us if you would like to make an appointment or would like further information.