How much would psychiatric help cost here?

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I have absolutely no idea about price, I assume top end is very excessive though, and even lower end isn't cheap. Just a general price range would be nice, how much did it cost you? That would be handy also

Thanks.

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SilentStranger · Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:22 pm Post subject:

My last one was a bulkbilling one. I don't think he bulkbills anymore. I am waiting to see anotherone, but appointment is a while away and I don't know how much it costs.

Organisations like Beyond Blue ( http://beyondblue.org.au Info Line 1300 22 4636) or Medicare ( http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/ Phone
13 20 11 ) might be able to help.

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lifes_to_long · Intermediate User Joined: Jun 29, 2006 Posts: 192

I went to the priory which is quite well known and the psychiatrist there charged 180 pounds sorry got no pound sign on comp for some reason....so 180 for an intial consultation which is about an hour.

jess02 · Newbie User Joined: Mar 28, 2008 Posts: 5

medicare will cover to see someone for sp you only have to pay $20 it is new ( a mental health care plan) ask your local GP

Rainbowstar · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:04 pm Post subject:

I don't know, but do some research and find out. Ask your doctor, he or she may know.
If you only need help with social anxiety, self help books are useful. Although, make sure you select books that are from a genuine source and the author is a professional.

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spaz · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:32 am Post subject:

I pay about $170 per session for my psychiatrist and I get back $102.20 from Medicare so it's about $67. The first visit often costs a bit more though.
You will need to get a referral from a GP to see a Psychiatrist.

Emma · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:55 am Post subject:

Back when I was 9 years old, on my first visit she used to charge $75 for an hour session, then about 5 years ago, when I went to one, it was about $150, and claimed back about $90 of that, its free now for me I think, since I signed my life away Razz

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diath · Newbie User Joined: Apr 28, 2008 Posts: 2

does it cost that much in australia? here in japan it just cost around AU$20-30 for one consultation with 14 days worth of benzodiazepine and sleeping pills. gee... i cant affort anti-anxiety drugs over there...

butterfly_rose · Newbie User Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 2

I pay around $300, and then receive $150 back from Medicare. So I'm out of pocket around $50. The Medicare rebate only applies though, if you have been referred by a GP.

butterfly_rose · Newbie User Joined: Jul 13, 2008 Posts: 2

I pay around $300, and then receive $150 back from Medicare. So I'm out of pocket around $50. The Medicare rebate only applies though, if you have been referred by a GP.