A Medicare rebate of 145.25 is available if you have a valid referral. This applies to our behaviour support services, and we also accept NDIS, TAC, and Work cover for counselling fees and psychology services.
A Medicare rebate of 98.95 is available with a valid referral, which can help offset counselling fees for behaviour support services and psychology services. We also accept NDIS, TAC, and WorkCover.
Flourish Horizon provides comprehensive autism assessments for children and adults using gold-standard diagnostic tools, clinical interviews, and behavioural observation.
Assessments clarify diagnosis, strengths, and support needs, with clear reports for NDIS, education, and workplace use.
Medicare rebates are available with a GP or paediatrician referral, including additional pathways for clients under 25.
Assesses an individual’s capacity across daily living, work, and community participation domains, which is especially relevant for people with neurodiversity or psychosocial disability. This assessment is often enhanced through behaviour support services and can be complemented by psychology services, while considering counselling fees as part of the overall support strategy.
We provide cognitive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults to measure intelligence, learning, memory, attention, and executive functioning.
Assessments identify giftedness, learning difficulties, and neurodevelopmental or cognitive concerns, with clear reports for school, NDIS, and workplace use.
We provide ADHD assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Assessments evaluate attention, impulsivity, executive functioning, and daily functioning using clinical interviews, standardised measures, and behavioural information from multiple sources.
Reports provide a clear diagnosis and practical recommendations for school, work, medication review, and NDIS or other supports.
Flourish Horizon provides high-level clinical supervision for psychologists, provisional registrars and counsellors.
Supervision is led by Dr Mandana Shaban, Board-Approved Supervisor, supporting clinicians working with both adults and children.
We focus on case formulation, intervention planning, risk management, and ethical, compliant practice.
Available online Australia-wide and in person in Macleod, Melbourne.
We provide counselling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
We work with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism-related challenges, relationship difficulties, stress, and emotional regulation using evidence-based approaches.
Sessions focus on practical change, emotional stability, and long-term psychological functioning.
We offer evidence based couples therapy to help partners improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship. We support couples through issues such as emotional distance, parenting stress, infidelity, and relationship breakdown.
Medicare does not apply to couples therapy.
Private health insurance may provide a rebate through Extras cover, depending on your policy.
We offer evidence-based support for children and families through our behaviour support services, aimed at building resilience, managing emotions, and enhancing wellbeing. Our psychology services are designed to cater to the unique needs of each family, and NDIS clients are always welcome. Please inquire about our counselling fees for more details.
Our behaviour support services include behaviour intervention and skill training, along with parent/carer coaching. We also offer comprehensive team consultation and staff training, all aimed at providing early intervention behaviour support. Additionally, we ensure clarity on counselling fees related to our psychology services.
An interim and comprehensive plan, along with a quality of life plan, can greatly benefit from behaviour support services. Additionally, a functional behavioural assessment is essential for understanding the needs associated with counselling fees and psychology services.
To receive a Medicare rebate, you must have a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral from a GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.
Under the Medicare Better Access program, you can receive rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Current Medicare rebates
Clinical Psychologist, $145.25 per session
General Psychologist, $98.95 per session
You pay the full fee on the day. Medicare rebates are processed back into your nominated bank account.
Clinical Psychology
$233 per session
Medicare rebate $145.25 with a valid referral
General Psychology
$180 per session
Medicare rebate $98.95 with a valid referral
Couples Therapy
$150 per session
Medicare does not apply
NDIS, TAC, WorkCover and DVA funding is accepted where applicable.
Concession and pension card holders may be eligible for reduced session fees. Please contact reception to confirm eligibility and current rates.
You may be able to claim part of your session fee through your Extras cover. Rebates depend on your insurer and policy.
We support self-managed and plan-managed and NDIA managed NDIS participants, including children, adolescents, and adults with autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability, and neurodiversity.
Supports may include therapy, behaviour support, functional capacity assessments, and psychological reports.
We provide funded psychological services for approved WorkCover, TAC, and DVA clients. Where authorised, billing is usually handled directly with the funding body.
Functional Capacity Assessment
$900
Evaluates daily living, work, and community participation.
Autism Assessment
$1800 to $2200
Includes comprehensive diagnostic assessment and detailed written report.
Medicare rebate for autism assessments under 25
If you are under 25 and have a valid GP or paediatrician referral for a developmental assessment, Medicare provides a rebate of $98.95 per eligible assessment session under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder items.
Multiple sessions may attract rebates, reducing the total cost. This rebate does not cover the full assessment.
Cognitive, IQ Assessment
$1000 to $1500
ADHD Assessment
$1000 to $1500
All assessments include a comprehensive written report.
We provide medico-legal, and independent psychological reports upon request. Fees depend on the complexity and scope of the report.
All therapy fees are paid on the day.
Assessment fees may be paid in instalments.
A minimum of 24 hours’ notice is required for cancellations or changes. Late cancellations or non-attendance incur the full fee. Medicare does not cover missed appointments.
Flourish Horizon Psychology & Counselling provides Medicare funded psychological services under multiple Australian Government programs. These programs allow eligible clients to access affordable psychological care when referred by a medical practitioner.
To access Medicare funded psychology sessions, you must be referred by a GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.
If your GP is the referring doctor, they will prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan before referring you to a psychologist. You should book a longer appointment with your GP to allow time for this.
Under the Better Access initiative, Medicare provides rebates for treatment delivered by registered psychologists for people diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Eligible clients can receive up to
10 individual sessions per calendar year
10 group sessions per calendar year
These sessions are for clinically diagnosed mental health conditions, including but not limited to anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, trauma related disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, substance use disorders, and other diagnosable mental health conditions.
The Chronic Disease Management program supports people living with a chronic or complex medical condition that has lasted, or is expected to last, at least six months.
Medicare provides rebates for up to five allied health sessions per calendar year under this scheme.
Eligible conditions include, but are not limited to asthma, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and musculoskeletal conditions.
To access this service, you must be referred by your GP under a Chronic Disease Management Plan.
Children and young people under 25 may be eligible for Medicare funded autism and developmental assessments under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Medicare items.
To access these rebates, the child or young person must be referred by a paediatrician or psychiatrist for a developmental assessment.
Medicare rebates apply to eligible assessment sessions and can be used across multiple allied health providers involved in the diagnostic process. These rebates reduce, but do not fully cover, the total cost of an autism assessment.
Medicare provides rebates for pregnancy support counselling for clients experiencing emotional or psychological concerns related to a current or recent pregnancy within the past 12 months, including miscarriage, termination, stillbirth, or complicated pregnancies.
Up to three Medicare funded sessions per pregnancy are available with a psychologist.
A referral from a GP, psychiatrist, or obstetric provider is required.
Medicare rebates are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients who have completed a health assessment with their GP and require follow up allied health services.
Up to five allied health services per calendar year are available under this program. These services are in addition to other Medicare funded services such as Better Access and Chronic Disease Management.
Flourish Horizon provides services to self managed, plan managed and NDIA managed NDIS participants.
We support children, adolescents, and adults with autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability, and neurodiversity to
manage daily living
build independence and confidence
participate in school, work, and community life
Services may include therapy, behaviour support, functional capacity assessments, and psychological reports.
Some psychological services may be partially covered by Extras cover through private health insurance. Rebates depend on your fund and policy.
Private health insurance rebates cannot be used to top up Medicare rebates for the same session.
We welcome referrals for psychology, counselling, behaviour support, psychological assessments, and couple therapy.
Our team provides flexible appointment options to meet each client’s needs, including in-person sessions (Macleod, Melbourne), Telehealth (online), and outreach services for eligible clients.
Please complete the form below to refer yourself or someone else. Our intake team will review your information and contact you to arrange the most suitable appointment.
50 Strathallan Road, Macleod VIC, Australia
PH: 0370429478 FAX: 0399236009 EMAIL: admin@flourishhorizon.com.au
Mon | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 06:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
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Flourish Horizon acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. we celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
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