Policies and Fees
Availability
We have current Tuesday availability.
Appointment times are currently restricted to commencing between:
Monday 9:30-1:30pm, Tuesday 9:30-1:30pm or Saturday 8:30-11:00am
Referrals
We are happy to accept referrals for individual therapy directly as a privately paying client. Clients wishing to access Medicare rebates must obtain a referral from their GP. We are not registered NDIS providers, however we are able to see clients with self- or plan-managed NDIS funding.
Please note: we do not currently provide diagnostic assessments or NDIS Positive Behaviour Support services. We do however welcome collaboration with your associated professionals and can share our observations with your team at your request.
Session Fees
Download our 2025 Fee Schedule here
The Australian Psychological Society recommends a rate of $300 per session (45-60min). However, we aim to keep fees reasonable and our hourly rate is set substantially below this to improve accessibility for our clients.
From July 1st, 2024, our standard consultation rate is $250 per 50-min session. Sessions can be conducted as telehealth or home/outdoor/community visits depending on your particular needs and situation (please note Medicare rebates differ for telehealth). Any requested letters, reports, phone calls or external observations will be charged pro-rata for the time required.
Travel Fees
Travel costs apply beyond a 5km radius (approx. 10min) of Aspendale, Vic.
At a maximum, travel time will be charged to and from your home, at our pro-rata hourly rate. This will be based on Google Maps estimation at the relevant time of day, to and from our Aspendale location. Some travel charges may be deducted from your travel fee if the next client is located closer to your house than our Aspendale location.
Rebates/Funding
Subject to eligibility, rebates for psychological services may be claimed through the following means:
Medicare: Dr Laura Hopkinson is registered under Medicare. Clients referred to her under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan, may receive up to 10 treatment sessions per year subsidised by Medicare. Please ask your GP or Paediatrician for further information regarding Medicare referrals. Click here for up-to-date information on Medicare rebates for psychology.
Other Medicare items may be claimed, please contact to discuss.
NDIS: Self- and Plan-Managed NDIS clients are accepted. NDIS clients will be charged as per the NDIS Pricing Arrangements for Psychology services. We cannot accept NDIA-managed clients.
Cancellations
Please email daydotpsychology@outlook.com to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Cancellation fees will be charged at the full rate when received less than 2 clear business days prior to scheduled appointment date.
We understand last minute illness can impact your ability to keep appointments. Therefore we encourage you to request a telehealth appointment rather than receive cancellation fees. We hope this will encourage our clients to provide as much notice as possible so we can offer the time to another client on our cancellation list.
Cancellation fees apply to Private, Medicare and NDIS. Private and Medicare clients are responsible for the fee as the Medicare rebate cannot be claimed for cancellations. Your NDIS plan will be charged for unfilled appointments cancelled with less than 2 clear business days’ notice.
Please find a list of our Terms and Conditions and other Policy Documents here.