Fees and Rebates
While we aim to keep our costs as low as possible, The Burrows Psychology is not a bulk-billed practice. Therefore, fees are payable for clinical services, as outlined below.
Consultancy and Speaking fees will be agreed dependent on the individual engagement. Please contact us to discuss your needs further.
Therapy
The 2026 fee for a 50-minute one-on-one Therapy session with a Psychologist is $240.
Fees for additional services or report writing will be charged, pro-rata, based on the time taken.
The Australian Psychological Society recommends that a psychologist's hourly rate (2025/26) is $318. The Australian Association of Psychologists Inc recommends an hourly rate of $330.
Kirsten is passionate about the accessibility of psychological services, keeping her rate considerably lower than the recommended rates outlined above.
Fees for Group Therapy will be advised at the time of advertising.
All fees for therapy are payable on the day of service. Medicare rebates may be
available for therapy, see below.
Neurodevelopmental Assessment
Please note: Autism assessments for the purposes of NDIS applications are currently paused.
The following prices are guidelines only for Neurodevelopmental Assessment undertaken by a Psychologist. The full cost of your assessment will be confirmed after your first screening session. If you no longer wish to proceed, no further costs will be payable.
Kirsten uses affirming tools such as the MIGDAS-2 and DIVA-5 to understand you, and your experience of the world. Assessments are client-centred and sensory led, to ensure that you remain comfortable at all times.
A deposit of $500 is required if you decide to proceed with the full assessment, with the balance payable upon the date of your feedback session/release of your report.
A Note on the NDIS
Please note, that although all Psychologists trained in Autism assessment are qualified to assess Autism, the NDIS requires that formal sign-off is made by a Paediatrician, Psychiatrist, or a Clinical Psychologist for a single clinician diagnosis. Therefore if you require a report for the purposes of application to the NDIS, further cost of counter-signing by a relevant clinician listed above may apply.
$2,495
Neurodevelopmental Assessment: Child
What's included:
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Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment (ages 3-17 years)
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Screening of differences including autism, ADHD, OCD, and other relevant conditions
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Cognitive/Intellectual Ability
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Sensory & functional capacity
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Full strengths-based report
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1 hr feedback session
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Currently in-person only
$2,195
Neurodevelopmental Assessment: Adult
What's included:
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Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment (18+ years)
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Screening of differences including autism, ADHD, OCD, and other relevant conditions
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Sensory & functional capacity
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Full strengths-based report
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1 hr feedback session
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In-person or via telehealth
$1,845 (including feedback session)
$1,595 (without feedback session)
Neurotype Exploration: Adult Only
What's included:
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Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessment (18+ years)
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Screening of differences including autism, ADHD, OCD, and other relevant conditions
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A brief affirming statement of neurotype will be provided detailing your unique trait constellation, strengths and development areas
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Optional 1 hr feedback session
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In-person or via telehealth
$2,095
Educational Ability Assessment
For adults and children (aged 3 years +) seeking to understand their academic strengths, abilities and development areas
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Cognitive/Intellectual ability
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Academic Ability
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Full report with recommendations
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Abridged school/university report available on request
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1 hr feedback session
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In-person only
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NB: School Visits can be arranged at an additional cost.
Unsure which assessment suits you best?
Check out our handy Assessment Options flowchart.
Mentoring & Coaching
The 2025 fee for a 60-minute Mentoring & Coaching session is $100.
All fees for Mentoring and Coaching are payable on the day of service.
NDIS, Private Health and Medicare Rebates
The Burrows Psychology is not a registered NDIS provider, however welcomes self-managed NDIS participants.
Private Healthcare rebates may be available for individuals with 'Extras' cover. We encourage you to contact your Private Health Fund for further information.
For clients with a Medicare card, who book with an eligible clinician (i.e. Psychologist), the following rebates may be available to assist with the cost of therapy. Typically, the out-of pocket Medicare 'gap-fee' for 2026 is $141.05.
Mentoring & Coaching is not covered under Medicare.
Mental Health Treatment Plan
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From your GP
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Diagnosed with a 'Mental Disorder'
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Up to 10 sessions annually
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Rebate 1 July 2025: $98.95; From 1 July 2026: $101.55
Eating Disorder Management and Treatment Plan
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From your GP
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Diagnosed with an 'Eating Disorder'
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Up to 40 sessions annually
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Rebate 1 July 2025: $98.95; From 1 July 2026: $101.55
Chronic Condition Management Plan
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From your GP
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Diagnosed with a 'Chronic Illness'
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Up to 5 sessions annually
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Rebate 1 July 2025: $61.80; From 1 July 2026: $63.40
Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Plan
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From your GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist
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For assessment or 'treatment', under 25 years
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Up to 20 lifetime sessions
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Rebate 1 July 2025: $98.95; From 1 July 2026: $101.55
Generally, the cost of assessments are not covered by either Medicare or NDIS plans. However, if you are eligible for a Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder Plan, you may be able to access some support in funding your assessment, via a referral from a Paediatrician.
Cancellation Policy
In order to keep our prices as low as possible, we require 48-hours notice for any cancellation or re-scheduling of services. Cancellations or re-schedules beyond this time will incur a full-fee cancellation charge. You will be unable to book further appointments until this payment has been made.