Psychology Therapy & Assessments

Telehealth and face-to-face psychology therapy

Madaline currently has a small waitlist for in clinic or telehealth therapy clients.

Unfortunately, she has no capacity for school or home visits, at this time, please check periodically in 2025 to see if this has changed.

Madaline is able to support children, adolescents, adults and families.

Neurodiverse affirming assessments  

Madaline is now offering Neurodiverse affirming assessments to support adults and children understand their neurotype. Please get in touch via the contact form to enquire further.

ADHD and Autism Assessments

This includes:

  • a 2-3 hour interview that can be conducted via telehealth or in the clinic. We use the MIGDAS – 2 and DIVA -5 as to inform our Neurodiverse affirming approach.
  • online questionnaires and informant communication as needed.
  • Feedback session (30 mins)
Assessment with report – $2000*

(This can be used to assist with access to NDIS (although access cannot be guaranteed and additional information may be requested).

Assessment with Summary Letter – $1200*

(This is best for self-exploration of neurotype and confirmation. Some workplaces and educational settings may also accept this as confirmation of diagnosis)

Teen ADHD and Autism Assessments (13+)

This includes:

  • A Parent/Caregiver only session to gather background information
  • a 2–3-hour interview that can be conducted via telehealth or in the clinic. We use the MIGDAS – 2 and Young DIVA – as to inform our Neurodiverse affirming approach.
  • online questionnaires and informant communication as needed.
  • Feedback session (30 mins)
Assessment with report – $2300*

(This can be used to assist with access to NDIS – although access cannot be guaranteed, and additional information may be requested.)

Child ADHD and Autism Assessments (5 years old and above)

This includes:

  • A Parent/Caregiver only session to gather background information via telehealth or in the clinic.
  • a 2–3-hour assessment session in clinic. We use the MIGDAS – 2 and Young DIVA – as to inform our Neurodiverse affirming approach.
  • online questionnaires and informant communication as needed.
  • Feedback session (30 mins)
Assessment with report – $2500*

(This can be used to assist with access to NDIS – although access cannot be guaranteed, and additional information may be requested.)

*If further information or observation is required this will be discussed with you as soon as possible and any implications this might have on the final price of the assessment.

Equine and Nature Assisted Psychology

COMING SOON

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) – which works along side horses to support clients with their therapeutic goals. It can be highly supportive for many clients, especially those who can struggle in a traditional therapy setting. EAP will soon be added to the list of the services  offered by the clinic.

Nature & Psychology

Research has proven that nature plays an important role in wellbeing and getting out into nature or just seeing nature can create positive mental health and wellbeing effects.  At Natural Thinking Psychology, we incorporate nature into our psychology therapies wherever possible.

 

Psychology Therapy Fees

There are a number of ways to access psychology supports and therapy sessions. These include self-referral/privately funded, GP referral with a Medicare mental health treatment plan, NDIS and some private health funds offer rebates.  Please see the information below on referral pathways and fees. 

Please note, we are not a bulk-billing practice.

Private psychology therapy and Medicare

Currently private and Medicare fees for therapy is $220 for each 50 minute session.

With an eligible referral and mental health care plan for your GP Medicare rebates are available for up to 10 sessions per year. They are currently $96.65.

If you require any additional support documentation required outside of session there maybe an associated charge.

Psychology clients with NDIS plans

I can currently see plan and self-managed NDIS clients. NDIS clients are currently charged at $244.22 per hour. Fees for all client related time and travel associated with the appointment are charged pro-rata.

Psychology therapy Private health Insurance

Clients are able to obtain private health rebates on services provided, however this is individual to each clients Private Health fund.