Counselling

Individual psychology sessions are tailored to each client's age, developmental stage, individual needs and goals. At Peekaboo Psychology, we provide psychological support for children, adolescents and adults, as well as families.

For children, therapy is often play-based and engaging, using play, games, creative activities, conversation and other developmentally appropriate approaches to help children feel comfortable, express themselves and develop new skills. We recognise that children don't always have the words to explain how they are feeling, so therapy may look different to traditional "talk therapy".

For adolescents and adults, sessions provide a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore challenges, build self-understanding and develop practical strategies. Therapy may support concerns including anxiety, emotional regulation, stress, self-esteem, relationships, behaviour, life transitions, neurodivergence and other mental health and wellbeing concerns.

Our psychologists use evidence-based approaches while taking the time to understand each person's unique strengths, experiences and circumstances. We aim to make therapy feel warm, collaborative and personalised, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

Session Length:
Typically 50–60 minutes.

Pricing:
Our fees vary depending on the psychologist you see.

• Initial session: $135–$290
• Ongoing sessions: $105–$265

At Peekaboo Psychology, we understand that accessing mental health support can be a significant financial commitment. We aim to provide high-quality, accessible psychological care across a range of fee levels.

For comparison, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended schedule fee for a standard 46–60 minute consultation is $330 for the 2025–2026 financial year.

You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for psychology services through the Better Access initiative.

If you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual psychological therapy sessions per calendar year.

The rebate amount depends on the qualifications of the psychologist providing your care. Eligible clients may receive a rebate of approximately $105–$149 per session, depending on the provider and service.

Please note that provisional psychologists are not eligible to provide Medicare-related services. We offer provisional psychologist appointments at a lower fee to help make psychological support more accessible.

Our provisional psychologists are registered with AHPRA and have completed extensive university training, including postgraduate study. They work under the close supervision of an experienced psychologist who is an AHPRA Board-approved supervisor.

If you have private health insurance, your policy may provide a rebate for psychological services. The amount you can claim will depend on your insurer and level of cover.

We recommend contacting your private health insurer before your appointment to confirm your eligibility and the amount you may be able to claim.

If you have an NDIS plan, you may be able to use your funding to access psychology services, depending on your plan and individual circumstances.

We recommend speaking with your plan manager, support coordinator or Local Area Coordinator (LAC) if you are unsure whether psychology services can be funded under your plan.