Fees
We believe that accessing psychological support should feel as clear and straightforward as possible. Our fees reflect the care involved in truly understanding your needs, completing a thorough assessment, and providing you with meaningful feedback.
Standard consultation fees
Our standard consultation fee for initial and subsequent consultations is $252.99 (50 minutes of direct service and 10 minutes of associated clinical work, including documentation, planning, file administration and/or communication related to the client). This applies for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants (plan or self-managed) and clients seen under a Mental Health Treatment Plan or through private billing.
The standard consultation fee also applies for the following services:
Attendance at meetings with other stakeholders such as school staff and/or allied health professionals
Progress reports
Supporting letters
Service closure reports
Cognitive Assessment (for individuals aged 4+)
Cognitive assessments explore an individual's cognitive strengths and areas of difficulty. They may be used to better understand cognitive development, school readiness, giftedness or possible Intellectual Developmental Disorder.
Without adaptive assessment — $1,500
With adaptive assessment — $1,750
The package includes:
Cognitive assessment
Optional adaptive assessment (required when assessing for Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
Comprehensive case analysis
Written assessment report
Feedback session with the parent or caregiver, or with clients aged 18 years and over
The initial assessment consultation fee of $252.99 is separate and applies where the individual is not already an existing client.
A separate feedback session can also be arranged with individuals under 18, with the standard consultation fee of $252.99 applying.
Educational Assessment (for individuals aged 4+)
Educational assessments can help identify learning difficulties and provide a clearer understanding of a person's academic strengths and needs across reading, writing and mathematics. They may also be used to explore potential Specific Learning Disorder/s or school readiness.
Without cognitive assessment — $1,500
With cognitive assessment — $2,000
The package includes:
Cognitive assessment, where required
Academic achievement assessment
Comprehensive case analysis
Written assessment report
Feedback session with parent or caregiver, or with clients aged 18 years and over
The initial assessment consultation fee of $252.99 is separate and applies where the individual is not already an existing client.
A separate feedback session can also be arranged with individuals under 18, with the standard consultation fee of $252.99 applying.
ADHD Assessment (for individuals aged 6+)
An ADHD assessment provides a comprehensive picture of an individual's experiences, functioning and support needs across areas including attention and concentration, executive functioning and self-regulation. The assessment may include information from the individual, parents or carers, teachers and other relevant people.
Without cognitive assessment — $1,800
With cognitive assessment — $2,300
The package includes:
Diagnostic assessment, including interviews, observations and/or questionnaires
Optional cognitive assessment
Comprehensive case analysis
Written assessment report
Feedback session with parent or caregiver, or with clients aged 18 years and over
The initial assessment consultation fee of $252.99 is separate and applies where the individual is not already an existing client.
A separate feedback session can also be arranged with individuals under 18, with the standard consultation fee of $252.99 applying.
Autism Assessment (for individuals aged 3+)
Autism assessments provide a comprehensive understanding of an individual's strengths, experiences and support needs. Assessment is tailored to the individual and may draw on information from the client, family members, carers, teachers and other relevant people.
Without cognitive assessment — $2,000
With cognitive assessment — $2,500
The package includes:
Diagnostic assessment
Optional cognitive assessment
Further direct observation, if required
Comprehensive case analysis
Written assessment report
Feedback session with the parent or caregiver, or with clients aged 18 years and over
The diagnostic assessment may include direct observation, parent, teacher and/or self-report questionnaires, interviews and adaptive assessment, depending on individual needs.
The initial assessment consultation fee of $252.99 is separate and applies where the individual is not already an existing client.
A separate feedback session can also be arranged with individuals under 18, with the standard consultation fee of $252.99 applying.
Combined Assessments
Sometimes a comprehensive understanding requires more than one type of assessment. Combined assessment packages are available where appropriate, with fees varying according to the specific assessment tools and combination of assessments required.
Please contact us to discuss your individual needs and we can provide further information about fees.
A few things to know
Payment: Full payment for all consultations is required on the day of the associated appointment. Payment for assessment services is due on receipt of the services that comprise the assessment. Assessment reports will not be distributed until full payment has been received.
Individualised assessment: The fees above are provided as a guide. Consultations are billed according to the type of service provided on the day, and assessment and report fees may vary depending on individual needs, the combination of assessments administered, the assessment tools required and the type of report required.
Medicare rebates: Autism assessments for clients under 25 years may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for assessment appointments where the client is present, subject to an appropriate referral from a paediatrician.
Private health insurance: Private health insurance rebates may be available depending on your eligibility and level of cover.
Additional fees: Additional charges may apply where equipment or materials belonging to Embracing Hearts Psychology are damaged.
Therapy and assessment fees are reviewed every 12 months. Any fee changes will be communicated to existing clients with reasonable notice.
Questions about fees?
We understand that accessing support can feel like a big step, and knowing what to expect financially is an important part of that decision. If you're unsure which service may be appropriate, or would like to discuss the fees involved, please get in touch.
We're happy to talk through your questions and help you understand what the next step might look like.