Mindfinch Psychology is not a crisis service. If you are at risk please call 000 or present to your nearest emergency Department.

Mindfinch Psychology does not provide in between session crisis phone calls. If you feel you require this kind of assistance it is best you contact a clinician who can offer such services.

If you are in a crisis please contact 000 or present to your closest emergency department.

Here are some additional resources:

Lifeline 13 11 14

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Parentline 1300 1300 52

Bookings at Mindfinch Psychology are currently open and appointments are available Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

GPs provide Mental Health assessment, where you describe the symptoms you are experiencing related to mental health. Should they consider it appropriate, they can create a Mental Health Care Plan that allows you to access Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

It significantly reduces the cost per session for up to 10 sessions in one calendar year. Once you have paid for a session in full, an invoice with all the relevant information can be used to claim a rebate.

In order for a GP referral to be valid it needs the following information:

• Date of referral

• Client Name, Address and Date of birth

• A description/list of symptoms or a diagnosis (if available)

• A request to provide a service, for example, "Dear Psychologist, I am referring Client X for you to see for 6 or 4 sessions in order to help manage symptoms of Anxiety and Depression.”

• GPs signature

• GPs provider number and practice details

Yes, I have a Medicare provider number which allows you to use your GP referral for up to 10 sessions you have with me. All your invoices will have the information you need to claim a rebate through Medicare, which you can do through their app.