Paul Pusey and Associates

Services

Clinical Interventions

Therapy

We provide both short and long-term therapeutic interventions for individuals and couples.

Please note couples therapy is not covered by Medicare.

We do not undertake family-based interventions or treatment for children under the age of 14.

Telehealth consultations are welcomed via Zoom.

Assessment

We provide clinical psychological assessment for third parties to clarify or confirm psychological diagnoses, to aid in the determination of psychological disability and provide recommendations regarding appropriate treatment.

We produce written reports within a 2-3 week period depending on the complexity of the referral question.

Forensic Interventions

Treatment

We provide short-term treatment forensic interventions, including:

  • violence and anger management
  • substance abuse
  • personality issues contributing to offending behaviour
  • WDO's.

We provide psychological treatment to victims of crime either to treat symptoms or problems arising from being a victim of crime, or to provide support as they negotiate the judicial system.

Please note that forensic therapy is not covered by Medicare.

Assessment

We provide expert opinion and court reports on forensic psychological matters, including general risk assessment, risk of recidivism, and options for non-custodial treatment of psychological factors for offending behaviour.

We also provide specific assessments of violence, assessments of psychological injury, court reports for civil and criminal matters.

Additional Treatment Services

NDIS Clinical Psychological Treatment

We provide treatment for individuals who are eligible for treatment under the NDIS.

Supervision

Paul is accredited to provide supervision for Clinical and Forensic Psychology Registrars during their 2 year AHPRA Registrar Program.

Changes or Cancellations to your appointment

We will confirm your consultation with you at least 72 hours prior via text message.

Therapy is most beneficial when scheduled appointments are attended regularly. If you are not able to attend your appointment we require at least 48 hours notice.

If you aren't able to give another client the opportunity to use your session, we'll need to arrange payment of a fee based on the notice time below:

  • 48 Hours Notice - No Charge
  • 24 Hours or Less - 100% Session Fee.

The cancellation fee must be paid prior to the scheduling of an alternative session. Please note Medicare does not cover cancellation fees.

Schedule of Fees

Clinical Treatment

  • Under a Mental Health Care Plan for 10 sessions within a calendar year (Initial 6 and 4 following GP review). Session commencing before 6pm: Bulk Billed to Medicare
  • Session commencing after 6pm, paid privately at client request or following completion of ten Medicare funded sessions: $170 per session
  • Couples Therapy (no Medicare rebate available): $220 per session
  • Under an NDIS Plan: $214.41 per session

Clinical Assessment

  • Clinical Assessment and Report Preparation not related to ongoing treatment: $350 per hour plus GST

Hours required and cost estimates provided prior to commencement approximately 4 hours required depending on brief.

All invoices related to Clinical Assessment need to be finalised prior to report release.

Forensic Treatment

  • Session fee payable in advance (no Medicare rebate available): $170 per session

Please provide relevant background information prior to commencing treatment.

  • Case Conferencing with Third Parties: $165 per 30 minutes

Forensic Assessment

  • Forensic Assessment and Report Preparation not related to ongoing treatment: $350 per hour plus GST

Hours required and cost estimates provided prior to commencement, approximately 4 hours required depending on brief.

Legal Aid referrals to be charged in accordance with their Established Rates.

All invoices related to Forensic Assessment need to be finalised prior to report release.

Additional Services

  • Letter Production for third parties or individuals not referrers: $141 per letter
  • File Preparation Review: $65.30 plus GST
  • Court or Tribunal Attendance: $420 per hour

(requirements to be determined by counsel)