Frequently Asked Questions

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Lean In Psychology offers individual therapy sessions for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, stress-related issues, teen anxiety related issues, school refusal (secondary), life-transitions, emotional regulation, parenting, relationships, and depression.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes long. 

Lean In Psychology offers support to adolescents (secondary school) and adults.  

There are three main ways to engage with Lean In Psychology:

1. Using a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) via your GP:  If you would like to get/are eligible for a Medicare rebate (consult your GP about this), then you will need to make an appointment with your General Practitioner (GP) for a MHTP and referral letter.  Let the medical reception know you want a MHTP so they can book the right consultation time for you.  This gives you 10 sessions per calendar year (6 sessions then 4 sessions) where you will receive an  rebate for each session.  Any further sessions beyond 10 each year do not receive a rebate. 

Once you have your MHTP and referral you can contact Lean In Psychology via email or phone to enquire about an appointment.

2. Private client:  You can contact Lean In Psychology directly and enquire about an appointment as a private client, meaning that you do not have to see a GP, have a MHTP, nor do you receive a Medicare rebate.  If you have private health insurance, check with your provider about rebates.  You can attend as many sessions as you like as a private client.

3. NDIS (self and plan managed only): Lean In Psychology can work with NDIS participants who are self managed or plan managed.  Please contact Lean In Psychology to discuss suitability.  

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When you speak to us we will arrange online intake documents which contain a consent form and credit card authorisation required to confirm your booking. 

Individual Therapy:

Initial session: $239*

Subsequent session/s $219*

Medicare rebate $96.65* (out of pocket $142.35/$122.35 respectively)

*Medicare rebates and fees increase annually 

NDIS

NDIS session $222.99 

 Service only available for self-managed or plan managed 

Credit card processing fees apply

Fees for other services (e.g. reports, transfer of client files etc) will be quoted as needed.  

Note a strict cancellation policy is in place.  If you do not show for your appointment without contacting us, you will be charged the full fee.  If you cancel within 48 hours you will be charged $100 and if it is within 24 hours you will be charged $130. No Medicare rebates apply.

No, Lean In Psychology accepts all valid referrals.  They can be addressed to a different psychologist or practice and still be accepted.  You may also use a referral and MHTP that you've used previously, as long as there are still treatments remaining on the plan.  Contact Lean In Psychology if unsure.  

Lean In Psychology is located at 41 McKillop Street, Geelong (this is the LaTrobe Terrace end of McKillop Street).  See the Contact us page for a map.

There is sufficient non-metered 2hr parking along and around McKillop Street.    

Yes - self and plan managed only.  

No - however you will need to attend privately.  You need to have a diagnosable mental health issue to be eligible for a MHTP.  Discuss your symptoms with your GP.