Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make an appointment for Counselling or Assessment?

1. Call our clinic by phoning (03) 9351-1166. Our receptionist Maryam or Lutfiye will ask you name, your phone number and arrange for a mutally suitable time for you to attend an appointment.

2. They will also ask you whether you have been to your doctor (GP) for a referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (2710). However it is up to clients whether they would like to get this referral. If you are eligible, the Medicare rebate will substantially reduce your out of pocket cost for our service.

3. The reception staff will also ask whether you are seeking counselling or assessment under any paid health scheme such as TAC, Workcover, Private Health Insurance, VOCAT, Legal Aid or another organisation. If this is the case you will need to bring the documentation to the first appointment.

4. The reception staff will arrange a time for your first appointment. It is expected that you will be seen by a Psychologist within a week or 2 of first contacting the Clinic.

How much will i need to pay for Psychological Counselling Services?

$115 / 50 minute appointment (Health Care Card holders)
$140 / 50 minute appointment (non-Concession)

With a Mental Health Treatment Plan there is a minimum out of pock cost $35 to a maximum of $60 per consultation.
Payments for psychological counselling appointments must be made by cash, Eftpos or credit card.

Payment by credit cards will attract a 2% surcharge.

BULK BILLING may apply for health care card holders. This will be left to the discretion of the Clinic Manager at the time of the first appointment.

Are there bi-lingual counsellors available?

Within our culturally and linguistically diverse, we have Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian and Malay speaking counsellors.

How much will I need to pay for Psychological Assessment & Reporting Services?

These services have fixed prices and do not operate on a sliding scale.

Psycho-Educational Testing & Reporting   from $510.00

Psych-Legal Reports                                         from $1000.00

Rebates may apply. Please enquire.

What is Group Therapy?

Group Therapy provide individuals experiencing similar problems, such as depression, anxiety or parenting difficulties to share their experience in a caring and social group environment, learn new strategies and be supported to adopt these strategies in their lives. It also provides an opportunity for group members to meet new people and learn from the valuable experiences of each other. Confidentiality is an expected requirement for each group member.

About the Program: Group Therapy Programs usually consist of 12 sessions. Depending on the needs of the group, occasionally shorter 6 session programs are offered.  Session duration is not longer that 2 hours. Group size is limited to 12 people.

Programs on offer in 2011:

1. Women’s Wellbeing Program: Addressing Symptoms related to Depression

This program is being conducted in English / Arabic-English & Turkish

2. BetterParenting: Supporting Parents Raising TEENS

BULK BILLED with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

Please enquire with staff.

To REGISTER for our next program:

Phone Us: (03) 9351-1166
Email Us: info@nasihahconsulting.com
Visit Us: Suite 13/ 11-17 Pearcedale Pde, Broadmeadows