FEES

Cash, Credit or Debit Cards are acceptable forms of payment.   Eftpos facilities are not available.  Payments are processed online using a secure server with your credit/debit card.

Payment is requested at the time of session.

There are some initiatives that can allow for a rebate or cover the cost of sessions (see below).  Invoicing is available with prior arrangement.

All referrals welcome.

Anyone can contact me to book a FREE 15 minute phone consultation to discuss their concerns.

A GP referral is not needed 

(but I love working with GP's and Paediatricians)

Referrals from your GP, Paediatrician, school wellbeing staff or another practitioner are also accepted (but I will require your consent to proceed).

Out of respect to people who are waiting to access appointments, you are required to provide 24 hours notice to cancel or reschedule appointments. This fee will then need to be paid before any further appointments can be scheduled. 

The cancellation fees are as follows:

• No Show/No Notice- 100% of your appointment fee
• 24+ hours/Reschedule- No charge
  

There are certain circumstances where this fee can be waived (eg. death in family) however the best way to avoid this fee altogether is to provide adequate notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. 

One of my values is being able to provide quality  services at an affordable rate.  I offer a highly discounted rate for those holding a concession,  pension or other type of card.    

I also offer a limited number of spaces for clients who truly can not afford our services because of financial hardship through a sliding fee program.  

In order to qualify for this reduced rate I request proof of income and a letter/email stating why you would like to participate in therapy with me.  

Sliding fee scale ranges from $60- $97 per session.  

Please call or email me about sliding scale. 

If you have Private Health Extras cover 

you may be eligible for a rebate.  

Please check with your Health Fund.

 I am eligible to provide Counselling services through these schemes. 

• Bupa  

• Doctors Health Fund  

• Medibank  

• ahm 

• Police Health Fund 

• St Luke’s 

• Phoenix Health 

• Emergency Services Health 

• Grand United (GU)

Each Private Health Fund has different requirements, billing codes and provider numbers.  Please let me know if you plan to claim against your private health extras and I can ensure the right information is on your receipt to make you claim process smoother.

The “Better Access to Mental Health Care” initiative has allowed many Australians to access Medicare rebates for counselling services. 

Unfortunately rebates are not available for either Counselling or Play Therapy as they are not eligible under Medicare's “Better Access to Mental Health Care” initiative  or "Chronic Health Care" Plans.  To receive the Medicare Rebates at this time these services must be provided by registered psychologists and social workers (who must use certain approved evidence-based approaches), following referral by a GP, paediatrician or psychiatrist. 

The advantage of not operating under Medicare is that we are not restricted to only a set number of sessions per year.  You do not need to be diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder and we are also free to tailor the service to meet your needs and goals (not having to use the "approved approaches" to meet the goals set by your GP) .  You have flexibility and choice regarding your health care.

If your child has a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) package you can access services through Kelly Walker- Counselling & Play Therapy if:

Your package is Self Managed

or
Your package is Plan Managed

and 

you have adequate funding in 

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Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy And/Or Training (Incl. AT) - Other Therapy

Therapeutic supports are tailored to your individual circumstances and needs to meet your outlined NDIS goals.  

Report writing and non face to face supports may be required as part of your support including:
- Initial Assessment- developing a program specifically for your identified goals
- Providing updates to other services you are engaged with or for your plan review.

In order to access therapeutic support under the NDIS you do not need a referral, you can contact Kelly directly to arrange an initial appointment or to find out more information. 

If you or your child have a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) package you can access services through Kelly Walker- Counselling & Play Therapy if:

Your package is Self Managed

or 

Your package is Plan Managed

and 

you have adequate funding in 

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Assessment, Recommendation, Therapy And/Or Training (Incl. AT) - Other Therapy

Therapeutic supports are tailored to your individual circumstances and needs to meet your outlined NDIS goals.  

Report writing and non face to face supports may be required as part of your support including: - Initial Assessment- developing a program specifically for your identified goals - Providing updates to other services you are engaged with or for your plan review.

In order to access therapeutic support under the NDIS you do not need a referral, you can contact Kelly directly to arrange an initial appointment or to find out more information. 

Permanent Care Flexible Funding can be provided to a permanent carer to help meet additional needs of a child or young person in their care who is subject to a permanent care order which has been made in Victoria.  

The funding may be used for a variety of supports including services to address the therapeutic needs of a child which result from trauma or negative experiences and to assist with other services essential to support the placement (eg. Family Counselling). 

Funding will only be provided when the cost of the service is beyond that reasonably covered by an existing care allowance, or other sources of funding.  

Applications via PCA Families- Permanent Care & Adoptive Families http://www.pcafamilies.org.au/flexible-funding

Please contact me as I can provide a quote for service required for the application process. 

Flexible Funding is available to children and families receiving support through Child and Family Services.  Flexible Funding should enable families to make positive and enduring change that will promote the safety and wellbeing of their children and young people.  Flexible Funding can provide practical support and services to minimise children, young people and families requiring more intensive intervention. 

The packages can be used for a variety of purposes and tend to focus on the whole family. The amount of brokerage depends on availability and guidelines set by the managing agency and DHHS.  

Applications are via your Family Services or Child First/Protection Practitioner/Case Manager.

Please contact me as I can provide a quote for service required for the application process.   

The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) may offer financial assistance for the cost for counselling services for those who have been a victim of a violent crime or have witnessed a violent crime that has occurred in Victoria and has been reported to the police. 

For counselling to be funded by VOCAT:

• A formal application to VOCAT needs to be made by the individual affected, usually through a solicitor, 
• A report from the treating counsellor needs to requested either by VOCAT or the solicitor, and
• VOCAT needs to approve the application for counselling.

For more information please refer to the VOCAT website www.vocat.vic.gov.au or please call or email me for more information.  

Family Violence Flexible Support packages are designed to provide a new individualised approach to respond to victim/survivors experiencing family violence (this includes addressing children’s needs).  Flexible support packages will deliver a personalised and holistic response to victim/survivors experiencing family violence by assisting them to access support, move out of crisis, stabilise and improve their safety, well-being and independence.  The package can be used to purchase a variety of services and goods nominated by a victim/survivor in their support plan including 

health and wellbeing- counselling or specialist services

Applications are via your FV Case Manager.  

These are distributed across:

 Hume Region by Uniting 

Contact the Uniting Family Violence Flexible Support Packages Coordinator on 9302 6100 

and 

Macedon Ranges Region by 

CNV (Centre for Non-Violence)

on 1800 884 292 (Free Call)

Please contact me as I can provide a quote for service required for the application process.