How do l access my Private Health rebate?

Please contact your Private Health fund to check if you are covered for psychology and what rebate they will pay per session. We have HICAPS facilities in-clinic to process Private Health rebates on the day of your appointment. For Telehealth sessions, you will be emailed a receipt that you can use to put in a claim with your heath fund once payment is made.

Can I use Private Health to help pay for the gap after the Medicare rebate has been applied?

No, unfortunately, you are required to choose whether you would like to use Medicare or Private Health, you cannot use both. Most clients prefer to use Medicare first, and if all ten sessions are used in a calendar year, they may then decide to access a rebate through their Private Health fund to reduce the costs of sessions.

How long is a therapy session?

A regular session is 50-minutes long, but please allow an hour for your appointments. It is your psychologist's responsibility to keep track of the time and they will let you know when the session is over.

How long is an assessment session?

ADHD and Autism assessment sessions typically last 3-4 hours in total and are conducted over two appointments. The first appointment involves administering various psychometric assessments and can take up to 3 hours. The second appointment is typically 50 minutes and is a feedback session.

What happens if I can't attend or need to change an appointment?

Please give us at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. If you cancel within this time frame or don't arrive for your session, you will be charged 100% of the scheduled fee.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner with expertise in the treatment of mental illness, often through the use of pharmaceuticals, but they may also utilise non-medicinal approaches. Psychologists, in contrast, focus on behavioural, cognitive and emotional interventions to treat mental health conditions. Psychologists cannot prescribe medication.

I'm in crisis and need support now, what do I do?

We are not a crisis service. For immediate support please go to your local Hospital Emergency Department or call 000, Mental Health Triage 131 465, Lifeline 131 114, or the Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.

Assessments | Synergy Psychology & Counselling

Assessments

The Process

Initial Consultation: Discussion of concerns and goals
Assessment Session: Completion of standardised tools and clinical interview
Scoring & Analysis: Careful review and interpretation of results
Feedback Session: Clear explanation of findings and recommendations
Follow-Up: Optional support or referrals based on results

Combined Autism and
ADHD Assessments

We offer a combined assessment of Autism and ADHD and aims to evaluate various aspects of both conditions.

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ADHD Assessments

An ADHD assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Through structured interviews,
questionnaires, and behavioural observations, the assessment aims to provide insights into cognitive functioning and determine whether ADHD characteristics are present.

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Autism Assessments

An assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder aims to evaluate various aspects, including the level of functioning, support needs, strengths, and diagnostic understanding of the individual.
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition linked to natural brain variations, impacting social interaction, communication, behaviour, and sensory processing.

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Cognitive Assessments

A cognitive assessment is a structured evaluation that looks at how a person thinks, learns, and processes information. Standardised tests aim to understand areas such as attention, memory, problem-solving, reasoning, language, and processing speed. The assessment provides a detailed picture of a person’s cognitive strengths and any areas where they may experience difficulties. Cognitive assessments are often used to help clarify learning or developmental concerns, guide diagnosis, and inform recommendations for school, work, or daily functioning.

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Educational Assessments

An educational assessment is designed to understand how a person learns and performs in key academic areas such as reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics. Psychologists use standardised tests to evaluate current academic skills and compare them with age or grade-level expectations. Educational assessments are often used to identify learning disorders, clarify the reasons behind academic challenges, and guide recommendations for targeted support at school or through specialised interventions.

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Cognitive Assessment

Autism Assessment - Comprehensive Report

This assessment is for those seeking formal identification of Autism with a thorough report. The report includes a background summary, details of how you meet the diagnostic criteria, and all your test results with clear information and graphs to help you interpret them. Additionally, brief recommendations are included.

Standardised questionnaires. Completed at home.
Session 1. Assessment interview - 2 hours
Session 2. Feedback session - 50 mins
Final report.

The cost of this service is $1900 plus GST, which includes the diagnostic interview, a feedback session, and the report. This also covers the psychologist's time for scoring and interpreting assessment tools, preparing for the sessions, and writing the report.

There are two appointments in total. The diagnostic session will take up to 2 hours. The feedback session will be another 50 minutes. You will be sent a range of online assessments, and forms to complete that are part of your assessment process. These need to be returned as soon as possible as they form part of the assessment report.

Please note that we cannot guarantee the diagnostic report will be sufficient for NDIS funding. The NDIS determines eligibility based on an individual's 'level of functioning' among other factors beyond our control. If accessing the NDIS is a primary goal, you may be better served by an alternative service.

ADHD Assessment - Comprehensive Report

This option is for those seeking formal identification of ADHD with a thorough report. The report includes a background summary, details of how you meet the diagnostic criteria, and all your test results with clear information and graphs to help you interpret them. Additionally, brief recommendations are included.

Standardised questionnaires. Completed at home.
Session 1. Assessment interview - 2 hours
Session 2. Feedback session - 50 mins
Final report.

The cost of this service is $1700 plus GST, which includes the diagnostic interview, a feedback session, and the report. This also covers the psychologist's time for scoring and interpreting assessment tools, preparing for the sessions, and writing the report. There are two appointments in total. The diagnostic session will take up to two hours. The feedback session will be another 50 minutes. You will be sent a range of online assessments, and forms to complete that are part of your assessment process. These need to be returned as soon as possible as they form part of the assessment report.

Please note that psychologists cannot prescribe medication. If you are seeking an ADHD assessment, a psychiatrist may need to re-assess you before they can prescribe medication.

Combined Autism & ADHD Assessment - Comprehensive Report

This option is for those seeking formal identification of Autism and ADHD with a thorough report. The report includes a background summary, details of how you meet the diagnostic criteria, and all your test results with clear information and graphs to help you interpret them. Additionally, brief recommendations are included.

Standardised questionnaires. Completed at home.
Session 1. Assessment interview for Autism & ADHD - 3 hours
Session 2. Feedback session - 50 mins

Final report.

The cost of this service is $2200 plus GST, which includes the diagnostic interview, a feedback session, and the report. This also covers the psychologist's time for scoring and interpreting assessment tools, preparing for the sessions, and writing the report. There are two appointments in total. The diagnostic session will take up to 3 hours. The feedback session will be another 50 minutes. You will be sent a range of online assessments and forms to complete that are part of your assessment process. These need to be returned as soon as possible as they form part of the assessment report.

Cognitive Assessment - Comprehensive Report

This option is for those seeking a comprehensive cognitive assessment with a detailed report. The report includes a background summary, an overview of cognitive functioning across key areas, and all assessment results presented with clear explanations and graphs to help interpret the findings. Brief recommendations are also included to help guide next steps and supports.

Session 1. Assessment interview - 2 hours
Session 2. Feedback session - 50 mins
Final report.

The cost of this service is $1500 plus GST, which includes the diagnostic interview, a feedback session, and the report. This also covers the psychologist's time for scoring and interpreting assessment tools, preparing for the sessions, and writing the report. There are two appointments in total. The diagnostic session will take up to two hours. The feedback session will be another 50 minutes.

Educational Assessment - Comprehensive Report

This option is for those seeking a formal educational assessment with a comprehensive report. The report includes a background summary, an overview of your current academic skills, and all test results presented with clear explanations and graphs to help you understand your performance. Brief recommendations are also included to guide next steps and support for learning.

Session 1. Assessment interview - 3 hours
Session 2. Feedback session - 50 mins

Final report.

The cost of this service is $1800 plus GST, which includes the diagnostic interview, a feedback session, and the report. This also covers the psychologist's time for scoring and interpreting assessment tools, preparing for the sessions, and writing the report. There are two appointments in total. The diagnostic session will take up to 2 hours. The feedback session will be another 50 minutes.

Important Things to Consider

• Assessment appointments require payment to be made at the time of booking.
• Appointments are conducted during business hours.
• Medicare rebates are not available for assessments.
• As best practice, assessments will screen for both Autism and ADHD together due to the high comorbidity between these two neurotypes.
• We cannot guarantee that the diagnostic reports will be sufficient for NDIS funding.

The NDIS determines eligibility based on an individual's 'level of functioning' and other factors beyond our control. You may also need an additional assessment and report from an Occupational Therapist to strengthen your application. If your goal is to access the NDIS, you may be better served by an alternative service.

Frequently asked questions

General

You do not need a referral from a doctor to see a psychologist. However, to access the Medicare rebate you will need to have a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your doctor. The current Medicare rebate for a 50 minute appointment with a General Psychologist is $98.97. Under a Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare rebates can be provided for up to 10 appointments per calendar year. You will need to speak with your GP to find out if you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan to access this rebate.

Assessments

Combined Autism and ADHD Assessments

ADHD Assessments

Autism Assessments

Cognitive Assessments

Educational Assessments

Autism Assessment - Comprehensive Report

ADHD Assessment - Comprehensive Report

Combined Autism & ADHD Assessment - Comprehensive Report

Cognitive Assessment - Comprehensive Report

Educational Assessment - Comprehensive Report

Important Things to Consider

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a psychologist?

How do l access my Private Health rebate?

Can I use Private Health to help pay for the gap after the Medicare rebate has been applied?

How long is a therapy session?

How long is an assessment session?

What happens if I can't attend or need to change an appointment?

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

I'm in crisis and need support now, what do I do?

Combined Autism and
ADHD Assessments