Medicare rebates  ·  Gold Coast

Getting a Mental Health Care Plan
and Medicare rebates for
psychology on the Gold Coast.

A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP reduces your out-of-pocket cost to $105 per session. In-person in Miami, Gold Coast. Telehealth available Australia-wide.

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Quick answer

A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is a referral from your GP that gives you access to Medicare rebates for psychology. At Jackson Hill Psychology in Miami, Gold Coast, sessions are $250, or $105 out of pocket with a valid plan.

What is a Mental Health Care Plan?

A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), also called a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), is a document your GP prepares that refers you to psychological services under Medicare. Once it is in place, Medicare rebates a portion of your session fee for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

Getting one does not mean you have a diagnosed condition. It is a practical step that makes psychological support more affordable. Sessions reset each year on 1 January. After 6 sessions, your GP reviews the plan before approving the remaining 4.

How do I get a Mental Health Care Plan from my GP?

Book a standard or long consultation and tell your GP you would like a Mental Health Care Plan. Any Medicare-registered GP on the Gold Coast can write one. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.

  1. 1Call your GP or book online and request a long appointment for a Mental Health Care Plan.
  2. 2At the appointment, your GP asks about your current concerns and wellbeing. Be honest about what has been difficult. You do not need a specific diagnosis.
  3. 3Your GP writes the plan and gives you a copy. You can name a preferred psychologist or leave it open.
  4. 4Bring the plan to your first session at Jackson Hill Psychology. Medicare rebates apply from that session onward.

How much does psychology cost with Medicare on the Gold Coast?

At Jackson Hill Psychology in Miami, Gold Coast, individual therapy sessions are $250. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan, your out-of-pocket cost is $105 per session.

$250 Full session fee
$105 Out of pocket with MHCP

There is no bulk billing at this practice. Without a plan, the full fee of $250 applies.

Do I need a referral to book a session?

No. You can book a session at Jackson Hill Psychology without a GP referral. You will pay the full session fee of $250.

A Mental Health Care Plan is only required if you want Medicare rebates to apply. You do not need it before your first session. You can bring it to any session and the rebate applies from that point forward.

What funding types does this practice not accept?

Jackson Hill Psychology does not provide services under the following schemes:

  • ×DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs)
  • ×NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
  • ×Legal or medico-legal referrals
  • ×WorkCover
  • ×Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

If you require services under one of these schemes, your GP can refer you to a provider who accepts that funding.

Jackson Hill Psychology therapy room, Miami Gold Coast
The psychologist

A small practice.
Consistent, high-quality care.

I’m Jackson Hill, a Clinical Psychologist based in Miami, Gold Coast. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational difficulty. Sessions are available in-person in Miami and via telehealth across Australia.

Jackson Hill Psychology is a small private practice in Miami, Gold Coast. Jackson Hill is an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist (Provider No. 5666808K, MPsych Clinical) and a registered Medicare provider. Sessions are $250, or $105 out of pocket with a valid Mental Health Care Plan.

Accessible from Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes, Mermaid Beach, Broadbeach, Palm Beach, and across the southern Gold Coast.

Fees, format and what to expect

Session fee

$250 Per session
$105 With MHCP rebate

Medicare rebates apply with a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. How to get a referral →

Format & location

50–60 minute individual sessions.
In-person at Suite 11, 2098 Gold Coast Highway, Miami QLD 4220.
Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Walk-and-talk sessions available.
Street parking nearby.

Questions

Frequently asked about Medicare and referrals

Yes. Medicare rebates apply to telehealth psychology sessions. Jackson Hill Psychology offers telehealth for clients anywhere in Australia. The same rebate and session limits apply.

Further sessions are available at the full fee of $250. Annual sessions reset on 1 January. A new Mental Health Care Plan from your GP will give you access to another 10 subsidised sessions each year.

No. Sessions are $250. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan, your out-of-pocket cost is $105 per session.

Yes. Jackson Hill is an AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist (Provider No. 5666808K) and a registered Medicare provider. Medicare rebates apply with a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.

Suite 11, 2098 Gold Coast Highway, Miami QLD 4220, between Burleigh Heads and Mermaid Beach. Accessible from Varsity Lakes, Robina, Broadbeach, Palm Beach and across the southern Gold Coast. Telehealth available Australia-wide.

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Sessions available in-person in Miami, Gold Coast, and via telehealth Australia-wide.
Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan.

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