Chat Corner are pleased to offer bulk billing counselling with a qualified, experienced and registered psychologist in Brisbane.
Bulk billing psychological services are an affordable option for clients who can not afford the usual ‘gap fee’ that comes with seeing a psychologist.
You will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP to see us, but once you have this there will be no out of pocket expense from your appointment.
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Services Offered
All of our counsellors are fully registered psychologists with the Psychology Board of Australia.
They have experience dealing with a wide variety of issues and can provide services through a variety of funding streams.
Our staff utilise a number of therapeutic methods, including: -Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -Short Term Psychodynamic Therapy -Schema Therapy -Solutions Focused Therapy -Mindfulness -Motivational Interviewing -Exposure Therapy
Fees and Payment
There are no out of pocket expenses if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or another approved source of funding, ie. workers compensation, NDIS, Department of Veterans Affairs.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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Do you know the reason they are not accepting clients?
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.