Individualised, Confidential, Evidence-Based Therapy
Therapy sessions last 50 minutes, giving Clayton 10 minutes at the end for his clinical notes and treatment planning. Occasionally, you may receive homework exercises, which are small tasks or strategies discussed in the session for practice at home. These exercises aim to reinforce therapeutic skills and enhance symptom management between sessions.
Referral Options
Clayton accepts various referral and funding pathways, including:
Self-referral – Private clients can book directly.
Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) – Medicare-subsidised sessions with a GP referral.
NDIS – Psychological therapy and assessments for eligible participants.
DVA – Mental health support for veterans covered under DVA entitlements.
WorkCover QLD – Psychological Services for Work-Related Injuries.
Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance – Therapy for Recovery After a Motor Vehicle Accident.
Private Health – Rebates are available through select insurers. Clients should check their coverage.
Healthy Minds NSW – Funded Mental Health Support. This is currently only available to NSW clients.
Flexible Therapy Locations
Sessions are primarily conducted in-office or via telehealth (video or phone). Out-of-office visits available in certain circumstances based on individual needs. When appropriate, these sessions may be held in a client’s home, nursing facility, or another suitable and confidential setting. Additional charges apply for travel expenses.
After-hours and weekend appointments are available upon request, often provided via telehealth, in-office sessions may also be an option. Please note that appointments outside of regular business hours may incur an additional fee.
Psychological Assessment
Clayton provides a wide range of psychological assessments tailored to meet your individual needs, including:
Autism and ADHD assessments
IQ, Memory and other cognitive assessments
Educational, achievement and Specific Learning Disorder assessments
Personality assessments
Adaptive functioning assessments
Assessment Process
The assessment process begins with an initial consultation, during which Clayton will explore your background with you, discuss your reasons for seeking an assessment, and determine the most suitable approach for your needs. Following this session, you will receive a detailed quote for the assessment.
If you decide to proceed, the assessment is typically conducted over two to three sessions, each lasting up to two hours. During these sessions, you can expect:
A diagnostic interview
Completion of several forms and questionnaires
A clinical interview with a family member
Collection of relevant collateral information (if appropriate), such as school reports, prior psychological assessments, and reports from oany other allied health professionals.
Report Feedback and Retrieval
After the assessment, Clayton will take approximately three weeks to score and compile your comprehensive report. Depending on the number of tests administered, this process may sometimes take longer, but you will be kept informed throughout.
Once your report is completed, you will be invited to schedule a feedback session, during which Clayton will discuss your results in detail. You will then receive both a physical and digital copyof your report.
Please note that the feedback session and report handover can only be completed once the assessment has been paid in full. Flexible payment plans are available. For more information on the assessment cost, please refer to the fees page.
Clayton does not provide court reports or expert witness services for legal matters.
Fees & Rebates
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) currently recommends a session fee of $311.00 for a registered psychologist for a 45 to 60-minute session. Clayton’s fees are set well below these recommendations to ensure that services are as affordable as possible.
Depending on your funding sources (e.g., NDIS, DVA), costs may vary accordingly. If you have a mental health care plan from your GP, you will be rebated for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Therapy
Medicare Rebate - $141.85
Standard 50-minute Consultation
$240.00
Assessment fees all include the time spent in session, the scoring, report writing, and the cost of the assessments themselves. Please note that assessments are not covered under a mental health care plan.
Assessment
ADHD assessment - $900.00; Autism assessment - $1,200.00
ADHD/Autism Assessment (Combined)
$2100.00
IQ &Memory Assessment
Cognitive Assessment
$1200.00
Academic achievement and Specific Learning Disorder assessments
Educational Assessment
$1300.00
Adaptive Functioning Assessment
$700.00
$500.00
Personality Assessment
Letters/Reviews/Billable Admin
Letters and reviews requested by your funding body are typically covered or rebated by the funding body itself.
Centrelink Letters/Reports
$400.00
Special Consideration Letters
$120.00