FAQs
The FAQs page will keep growing as we go.
We'd love to receive questions that are not covered yet and/or feedback in general.
There is no "stupid" question
Does COLLAB HUB COUNSELLING (CHC)* accept referrals from a General Practitioner (GP) or Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP) and offer Medicare rebates?
Currently, services provided by counsellors are not included in Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and therefore a GPMHTP is not required for seeing a counsellor. This might seem like a disadvantage, however, a client can book a counsellor anytime based on their needs and preferences without needing to see a GP first, and without limitations to the range of therapeutic modalities/approaches recognised within Medicare coverage. Some client might also choose a counsellor to avoid leaving a record in Medicare claim history or in other records. Usually, counsellors charge a fee that falls within the range of common gap fee to see psychologists or mental health social workers ($90-$150).
How is ADHD assessed and how to select the most appropriate practitioner?
ADHD can be assessed by a psychologist or a psychiatrist. HOWEVER, most psychiatrists in Australia do NOT recognise psychologists' assessment, and therefore many people find it frustrating when it comes to wanting medications for ADHD and realising they have to get re-assessed. This is not only costing financially, but also emotionally dreadful for many. We do recommend people to consider
Practice
Location
Our practice is located at 203 Poath Road, Murrumbeena, VIC 3163.
There are off street parking spots available or it is within walking distance from the Hughesdale train station.
Please contact the practice prior to visiting to as your practitioner might be offsite.