Clinical Psychology services for children, adolescents, and their families
Phone: (07) 3466 3011
Calm Confident Kids
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a referral to attend our clinic. However, if you would like to access Medicare Rebates, referrals are required.
For Autism assessments - you will need a referral from a paediatrician for a "Complex Neurodevelopmental Assessment".
For ADHD, cognitive, and learning assessments - unfortunately, Medicare do not provide rebates for these assessments.
For our brief intervention packages, you will need to have a referral from your GP which needs to include a Mental Health Care Plan.
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How much do sessions cost?
For our brief intervention sessions:
The initial session you attend will cost $290/50minutes; each subsequent appointment will cost $255/50 minutes. Medicare rebates are available for those that are eligible.
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For Assessments:
Prices vary depending on the type of assessment required, see fees here
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How long does the assessment take?
Most of our assessments are completed in 3-4 sessions, over a 2-4 week period. Where you are including multiple different types of assessment, this can take an extra 1-2 weeks.
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Who attends sessions?
For families with primary-school aged children, the first session is a parent-only interview.
For families with adolescents aged 12 or older, the first session is a combined parent and adolescent session. Child observation sessions will involve the child only, where parents will be invited to wait in our waiting room completing additional assessments and paperwork for the assessment.
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What does an assessment include?
Our assessments include parent and teacher interviews, in addition to child interviews/observations, and completion of a comprehensive set of measures for home and school regarding the child's day to day functioning and developmental history. All assessments include a parent feedback session, where we discuss your results, and a comprehensive report with all results, diagnoses, and recommendations tailored for you and your child for both home and school.
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Will the assessment and diagnosis be accepted by NDIS?
Yes, all of our team are Clinical Psychologists experienced in assessments, and as such, our reports and diagnoses are accepted by NDIS, Centrelink, and other private and government organisations.
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Do I also need to see a paediatrician or psychiatrist for the diagnosis?
No. As Clinical Psychologists we are able to conduct comprehensive assessments and diagnoses for all mental health and neurodivergent presentations. If you wish to assess for medical conditions or to access medication, you will need to see a paediatrician, psychiatrist, or other relevant medical specialist.