What to Expect
Visiting a psychologist can feel like a big step. We’re here to make your first visit, and every visit, a positive experience.
About Us
What to Expect During Your First Visit
The Mind to Mind Difference
Mind to Mind
1. Referral and Connecting With Us
Whether you’re referred by your GP, another provider, or self-refer, your journey begins by reaching out to us. You can make your first appointment through our online booking system or by giving us a call on (08) 8410 2342.
2. First Consultation
Your first session is all about us getting to know each other. We talk with you about your concerns, history, and goals, by simply talking and potentially using other assessments like questionnaires.
3. Treatment Planning
Once we understand your concerns and goals, we develop a tailored treatment plan depending on your needs. We’ll tell you all about the proposed plan, keeping you in the loop.
4. Treatment
We’ll schedule regular appointments based on your treatment plan. Your psychologist might recommend a particular approach, such as Cognitive Beahvioural Therapy. The techniques we use will also depend on your unique concerns and your needs.
5. Monitoring Your Progress
We regularly review your progress through discussions, assessments, and your feedback. If you have any questions or if things change along the way, we’ll work through them together.
6. Transition
As you get closer to your treatment goals, we’ll begin to discuss your next steps. Whatever those steps look like, we aim to ensure you have ongoing support to best maintain your progress.
7. Follow-Up
Once you reach your goal, we review your progress and address your future plans and any other questions you may have about your current and future wellbeing. When you’re content that you’re sustainably feeling better, we can devise a ‘relapse prevention plan’ to ensure you stay on track. And, if you hit any bumps along the road, you can always re-connect with us for a ‘booster shot’!
Your Questions Answered
You can make an appointment by clicking here at any time, or by giving us a call on (08) 8410 2342 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday to Friday.
You don’t need a referral to see a psychologist. However, you will need a ‘Mental Health Care Plan’ referral from your GP in order to receive a Medicare rebate.
Yes, we will send you a reminder text message 48 hours before your appointment. You will need to reply ‘yes’ to confirm your appointment.
You can find us at 77 Gibson St, Bowden. Please arrive 10 minutes before your appointment so we can check you in.
Yes, we offer Telehealth appointments. If this is more comfortable or convenient for you, please let us know during the booking process. We can offer both video-chat or telephone appointments, depending on your preference.
Appointments are booked for 60 minutes. You’ll spend 50 of those speaking with your psychologist, and we use the remaining 10 to document notes.
All of our psychologists charge below the Australian Psychological Society recommended fee of $311 for a 46 to 60-minute consultation.
Our current 2024 fees are as follows:
Clinical Psychologist: $260
Health Psychologist: $235
Registered Psychologist: $200
With a GP Mental Health Care Plan referral, you can receive a $141.85 rebate for a clinical psychologist and $96.65 for other psychologists.
These fees allow us to maintain our high quality of care while keeping mental health services as accessible as possible.
If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please let us know as soon as you can. For appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged 50% of your session fee.
If you need assistance outside of 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday, please contact:
- Emergency services on 000
- Your nearest emergency department
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Mental Health Triage on 13 14 65