Rebates and FAQ's

Louise Goodwin Is A Medicare Registered Therapist And Counsellor. Her Frankston And Mornington Peninsula Counselling Service Are Available For Individuals And Families.

Rebates are available for some of Louise Goodwin's Counselling Service and her professional Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Counselling Service have a fair fee structure designed to help people access her services,  giving special consideration to people with financial hardship.

For current fees or further help in understanding how the rebates work, please contact Louise to discuss your situation and refer to the following frequently asked questions.

Medicare Rebates

How Do I Get The 10 Session Rebate Under The GP Mental Health Care Plan?

Medicare rebates are available for some counselling services with Louise Goodwin for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, with a referral and a Mental health Care Plan from your GP. To find out if you are eligible, contact us or your doctor. The Medicare rebate covers 70% - 80% of the fee.

To apply for the rebate, you need to have a GP Mental health Care Plan completed by your doctor who will make a medicals assessment of your situation and develop a treatment plan with a referral to Louise Goodwin Counselling Service. Be prepared for a longer than usual appointment with your doctor to allow time to complete this assessment and paperwork on the day.

How Do I Get The 3 Session Non-directive Pregnancy Counselling Rebate?

Medicare rebates are available for up to 3 non-directive pregnancy support counselling services per patient, per pregnancy. Access to Non-directive Pregnancy Counselling is available to women concerned about a current pregnancy or a pregnancy that occurred in the preceding 12 months. The Medicare rebate covers 70% - 80% of the fee. To find out if you are eligible, contact us or your doctor.

To apply for the rebate, you need to have a GP Non-directive Pregnancy Counselling Plan completed by your doctor who will make a medicals assessment of your situation and develop a treatment plan with a referral to Louise Goodwin Counselling Service. Be prepared for a longer than usual appointment with your doctor to allow time to complete this assessment and paperwork on the day.