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Get your Mental Health Plan the easy way—online!
Skip the hassle of traveling to your GP and waiting for an appointment. With online consultations, you can obtain your Mental Health Care Plan from the comfort of your home—no long wait times required.
Simply request an online appointment that fits your schedule and get started on your mental health journey without disrupting your day.
Take the first step toward better mental well-being with the convenience of online care!
A hassle-free way to get your Mental Health Plan
Online appointments have made obtaining a Mental Health Care Plan more convenient than ever. Instead of waiting for an in-person GP appointment, you can now use platforms like InstantScripts to discuss your Mental Health Plan with a GP from the comfort of your home.
With a valid Medicare card, you can access rebates to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses for these sessions. Remember, you’re eligible for one Mental Health Care Plan per year, which includes up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions.
Start your mental health journey today, without the hassle!
You can also use Online appointments for re-referrals and reviews
Online appointments aren’t just for first-time clients—they’re also available if you need a re-referral or a review. If you’ve completed your initial 6 psychology sessions, you’ll need a re-referral to access the additional 4 rebated sessions.
Unless otherwise specified by your GP, you can obtain this re-referral through an online consultation.
Your online GP will provide the necessary referral letter, allowing you to continue receiving Medicare rebates for your upcoming sessions.
What is a Mental Health Care Plan?
What should I do once I have my Mental Health Plan?
Why do I need a Mental Health Care Plan?
What are the steps to access Medicare-rebated sessions?
How can I find a bulk-billing psychologist?
Am I eligible for bulk-billed Walking Session?
How much does a Walking Session cost?
A Mental Health Care Plan is a document created by your GP to outline your mental health concerns and the treatment you'll receive. It allows you to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 psychology sessions per year, making mental health support more affordable and accessible.
The plan includes the necessary referrals to see a psychologist or another mental health professional. To obtain a Mental Health Care Plan, you’ll need a valid Medicare card and an initial consultation with your GP.
This plan is a helpful way to ensure you get the support you need while reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Once you have your Mental Health Care Plan, you can book a session with a Walking Session psychologist. You can email your plan and referral letter at the time of your appointment or send it ahead of time.
After completing your initial six sessions, if additional support is needed, your psychologist will send a progress report to your GP. Your GP can then approve up to four more sessions with a new referral.
This process ensures you receive ongoing care based on your progress and needs.
A Mental Health Care Plan is essential for accessing Medicare rebates for psychology sessions in Australia. It allows you to receive affordable mental health support, covering up to 10 subsidized sessions per calendar year. The plan also helps your GP assess your mental health needs and create a tailored treatment plan, including counseling or other interventions.
Having a Mental Health Care Plan ensures that you can access the care you need while reducing your out-of-pocket expenses.
Here’s the cost breakdown for a Walking Session:
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With a Mental Health Care Plan: $77.65 per session with a Registered or Clinical Psychologist.
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Without a Mental Health Care Plan: $199 per session with a Registered or Clinical Psychologist.
Medicare rebates make essential mental health care more affordable and accessible for those who need it.
Each mental health journey is unique, but staying on top of your Mental Health Care Plan is key to ensuring continued access to Medicare rebates. Here’s a simplified breakdown of the process:
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Initial GP Assessment
Your GP will assess your mental health and create a Mental Health Care Plan that grants access to up to 6 psychology sessions. -
Receive Your Plan and Referral Letter
Once you have your plan, email it along with the referral letter to admin@walkingsession.com.au. -
Complete Your First 6 Sessions
After completing your sessions, your psychologist will send a progress report to your GP. -
Follow-Up GP Appointment
Book a follow-up appointment with your GP to request an additional 4 sessions based on your progress. -
Submit Review Documents
Email the review documents to admin@walkingsession.com.au to continue accessing your sessions.
By following these steps, you can ensure continued support through Medicare-rebated sessions.
Walking Session proudly offers bulk-billed psychology sessions for eligible clients. Once your bulk billing application is approved, we will provide you with a list of available bulk-billing psychologists. You can then choose your preferred psychologist and book your appointment to secure your session.
Learn more about bulk billing at Walking Session.
We review bulk billing applications individually, considering factors such as:
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Financial hardship
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Your location
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Employment status
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Healthcare concession card ownership
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent
To qualify, you must have a valid Mental Health Plan and a referral letter. Each case is assessed thoroughly to ensure we meet your needs.
Learn more about bulk billing options.
At Walking Session, you can access both private and Medicare-rebated psychology services. We allocate a portion of our sessions for bulk billing to eligible clients. If you don’t qualify for bulk billing, you may still receive reduced-cost therapy through Medicare rebates, meaning you’ll only need to cover the gap fee. To be eligible, you must have a Medicare card, a Mental Health Plan, and a GP referral letter.