The main difference between the two is that a psychiatrist has trained as a medical doctor and can prescribe medication, whereas a psychologist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication. Both are trained to understand how your brain works, how you think, and how you behave.

Psychologists are registered health professionals who specialize in human behavior and may have further training in specific areas like clinical psychology or neuropsychology. Psychiatrists, on the other hand, are medical doctors who have specialized in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They can prescribe medication and use a combination of treatments, including counseling or admitting patients to the hospital if needed. For more detailed information, you can refer to this resource.

If you wish to receive a rebate from Medicare, you must have a Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP. Otherwise you are welcome to book a private appointment.

Please give us a call on 0401 934 086 or email us on info@seerahpsychology.com and we will be happy to assist you in making an appointment.

Yes, we offer telehealth appointments for your convenience. Our telehealth sessions ensure seamless access to therapy from the comfort of your own space. Please contact us for further details.

Our clinicians speak English, Arabic, and Bengali.

The standard fee per session is $280. This is in line with APS recommendations and helps us to cover the various processing fees that we incur.

You may be eligible for a rebate of $141.85 per session from Medicare if you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral letter from your GP.

If you have reached the Medicare safety net threshold then you will receive a higher rebate. The Medicare Safety Net allows you to lower out-of-pocket (gap) fees for out-of-hospital medical charges. In other words, it will enable you to claim more and get a higher rebate for health care services. When an individual or family meets a certain threshold of out-of-pocket payments in a calendar year, you become eligible for higher Medicare benefits. You won't pay less for medical visits, but you will be reimbursed more after reaching the threshold. For more detailed information, you can refer to this resource.

Unfortunately we don’t offer bulk-billing.