COUNSELLING AND THERAPY FOR GRIEF AND LOSS IN GEELONG REGION

Dr Lisa Burke, Clinical Psychologist, accepts referrals for adult clients aged 16+ years via the following referral pathways:

• Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTPs) completed by a GP or psychiatrist.
• Private health insurance - check your individual fund for eligibility and referral requirements.
• Self-referring and paying own fees - no referral needed
• Third-party referral pathways including Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and WorkCover/WorkSafe.

Endeavour Psychology cannot accept referrals for individuals under the age of 16 years, or those with ATAPS/PTS, Centacare, NDIS, VOCAT, or VACU referrals.

If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) under the federal government's Better Access initiative, you are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate for your sessions, up to annual Medicare limits.  As at 1st January 2022, Medicare rebates for psychology sessions are currently capped at a maximum of 10 sessions per calendar year.  Click here for further information about Mental Health Treatment Plans.

As at 1st January 2022, the current Medicare rebate per 50-minute Clinical Psychology session is $131.65.  Medicare rebates are only available where a MHTP has been completed by a GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist.  

Referrals can be sent to Endeavour Psychology via fax (03 5294 0088).