Fees and insurer funding

WorkCover psychology fees and funding

Know who is paying before you attend. We check the referral, service and funding arrangements and explain any personal cost.

Approved treatment

Insurer funding is checked, not assumed.

When treatment is approved and billing is agreed, we invoice the insurer under those arrangements. A claim number, GP referral or online booking alone is not proof of funded sessions.

What we check with you

  • The claim and the treating psychologist.
  • The service, approved sessions, dates and conditions.
  • Any documents still needed and any personal fee before you agree.
The figures below are published NSW scheme maximums, not a personalised quote or a promise of treatment approval. Actual billing depends on the item, time and applicable requirements.

Published NSW psychology fee limits

Effective 1 February 2026. Amounts are for psychology, not the separate CTP scheme.

Selected treatment items from the SIRA 2026 schedule
ServiceItemPublished rate
Initial psychology appointmentPSY001 / PSY301 telehealth$23.70 per 5 minutes, up to 60 minutes. A full 60 minutes is $284.40.
Subsequent psychology appointmentPSY002 / PSY302 telehealth$19.80 per 5 minutes, up to 60 minutes. A full 60 minutes is $237.60.
Initial AHTR, where billableOAS003$46.10 plus GST. Subsequent AHTRs are not separately paid.

Psychology treatment is GST-free. Other items have their own conditions, including GST where applicable. The complete schedule explains reports, case conferences and specialised treatment.

Read the official fee schedule (PDF)

Waiting for approval?

Ask us to check the situation before attending. Limited exceptions to prior approval may apply, but we do not advertise a guaranteed number of free sessions. Private payment does not guarantee later reimbursement.

Read the approval guide

Reports or assessments?

These are not automatically included in routine therapy. We confirm the purpose, consent, practitioner and any required insurer approval before accepting the work.

Reports and case conferences

Cancellation and private fees

Ask about the appointment's cancellation terms when booking. Contact us as early as possible if you cannot attend. Do not assume the insurer pays cancellation or missed-appointment charges.

If WorkCover funding is unavailable, we can discuss other payment options. We explain the applicable fee and referral requirements first. The same service must not be billed to both the insurer and Medicare.

SIRA health service fees

Information checked 13 October 2026. Confirm the current arrangements for your appointment.

Let's work out the next step.

Tell us where you would like to attend and whether you have a referral or treatment approval. We will explain what is needed.

Find your psychCall (02) 7256 7070