— FEES & INVESTMENT
Transparent pricing
All fees at Elara Psychology Clinic are clearly set out below - including how assessment costs are structured across instalments and what third-party funding arrangements may be relevant to your situation. If you have questions, please contact the clinic directly.
The APS National Schedule of Suggested Fees 2026–2027 is $330 per standard consultation, and the AAPi recommended rate (effective 1 July 2026) is $340. Elara Psychology Clinic's fees are set below these published benchmarks to keep quality care as accessible as possible.
APS 2025–26
$330
Suggested rate
AAPi 2026-27
$340
Recommended rate
ELARA PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC FROM
$260
Standard session
— INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Session Fees
All therapy sessions run for approximately 50 minutes. The applicable fee depends on the time of your appointment.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Standard Hours
Session
Approximately 50 minutes
$260
Payment is required on the day of your consultation unless your session is covered by a third party such as Workers Compensation or DVA.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
EFTPOS, credit card, and direct deposit are accepted. Payment is due on the day of your appointment unless a third-party funding arrangement is in place.
BEFORE 9:00AM | AFTER 5:00PM | SATURDAY BY APPOINTMENT
Extended Hours
Session
Approximately 50 minutes
$280
Early morning, evening, and Saturday appointments are available by arrangement for those who are unable to attend during standard clinic hours.
MEDICARE REBATES
A GP Mental Health Care Plan may make you eligible for a Medicare rebate on therapy sessions. Please speak with your GP and contact the clinic prior to your first appointment to discuss your situation.
THIRD PARTY FUNDING
Workers Compensation, DVA, CTP, and other insurer funding may be accepted. Please contact the clinic before your first appointment to confirm your coverage and billing arrangements.
— ASSESSMENT FEES
ADHD & Autism Assessments
All assessments are paid across instalments with nothing extra due beyond the totals listed below. No GP referral is required to book. Flexible payment plans are available; please enquire at the time of booking.
FORMAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • ADULTS
ADHD Assessment
Intake interview • Diagnostic Interview • Online Questionnaires • Feedback session • Comprehensive written report
$1595
TOTAL 3 INSTALMENTS
A comprehensive adult ADHD assessment with particular experience in the internalised, high-masking presentations. No waitlist. No GP referral is required.
INSTALMENT
1 OF 3
2 OF 3
3 OF 3
WHEN
At booking
At diagnostic interview
At feedback session
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Pre-assessment questionnaires & intake interview
Clinical diagnostic interview session
Results, recommendations & comprehensive report
AMOUNT
$500
$500
$595
FORMAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • ADULTS
Autism Assessment
Pre-assessment questionnaires • Intake interview • 3 hour clinical interview • Feedback session • Comprehensive written report
$1950
TOTAL 3 INSTALMENTS
A thorough, neuro-affirming Autism assessment for adults - with particular clinical experience in high-masking presentations in women and AFAB individuals. No GP referral is required. No waitlist
INSTALMENT
1 OF 3
2 OF 3
3 OF 3
WHEN
At booking
At diagnostic interview
At feedback session
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Pre-assessment questionnaires & intake interview
3 hour clinical diagnostic interview
Results, recommendations & comprehensive report
AMOUNT
$650
$650
$650
COMPREHENSIVE DUAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • ADULTS
Combined ADHD & Autism Assessment
Intake interview • 2 diagnostic Interviews • Online Questionnaires • Feedback session • Comprehensive written report
$2800
TOTAL 4 INSTALMENTS
For adults who want to explore both ADHD and Autism at the same time, this assessment provides a thorough, integrated picture of your neurotype across four appointments. ADHD and Autism frequently co-occur and understanding both together can bring a level of clarity that individual assessments alone sometimes cannot.
INSTALMENT
1 OF 3
2 OF 3
3 OF 3
4 OF 4
WHEN
At booking
At first diagnostic interview
At second diagnostic interview
At feedback session
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Pre-assessment questionnaires & intake interview
First clinical diagnostic interview
Second clinical diagnostic interview
Results, recommendations & comprehensive report
AMOUNT
$700
$700
$700
$700
NON-DIAGNOSTIC • 2 HOUR SESSIONExplore Your Neurotype
Not a diagnostic assessment - a supported space to understand how your mind works
If you're not ready for a formal assessment, or not sure whether one is the right next step, this two-hour session offers a supported, educational space to begin exploring your neurotype. Using validated questionnaires, we'll look at ADHD and Autistic traits, masking patterns, sensory profile and executive functioning, with verbal feedback and personalised recommendations..
This is not a diagnostic assessment. Results are used to support self-understanding and are not equivalent to a formal clinical diagnosis.
$625
SESSION FEE
OPTIONAL ADD-ONPersonalised Neurotype Summary
Wondering whether you could be autistic, have ADHD, or both, but unsure whether you want a formal diagnosis? After your Explore Your Neurotype consultation, you can choose to receive a 3–4 page written summary to help you make sense of what we discussed and put practical ideas into action.
Your summary brings together your questionnaire results, the traits and patterns you described, and how these may show up in everyday life. It includes personalised recommendations for areas such as sensory needs, communication, energy, executive functioning and managing overwhelm, tailored to what matters most to you.
You can use it as a reference for your own self-understanding or to help explain your needs to people you choose to share it with. This is a non-diagnostic summary: it does not confirm or rule out ADHD or autism, and it is not a formal assessment report.
$270
NON-DIAGNOSTIC • NO APPOINTMENT REQUIREDADHD & Autism Pre-Assessment Screening for Adults
A gentle first step when you’re wondering, but not ready for a full assessment
Perhaps you’ve started recognising ADHD or autistic traits in yourself. Maybe a child, partner or friend has been diagnosed and it has brought up questions about your own experiences. Or you’ve spent years managing behind the scenes while appearing to cope on the outside.
You don’t need to be certain, and you don’t need to commit to a diagnostic assessment to start exploring those questions.
Pre-assessment screening gives you a lower-cost way to take a first look. You’ll complete online questionnaires about ADHD and autistic traits including masking and Kerry will review your responses alongside the background information you provide. You can then choose whether you’d prefer written feedback only or an appointment to talk through the results.
Choose the starting point that suits you
ONLINE SCREENING
$250
Questionnaires: Complete online in your own time
Feedback: Brief personalised email from Kerry
Best suited to: You want an initial indication of whether further assessment may be worth considering
SCREENING + CONSULTATION
$450
Questionnaires: Complete online before your appointment
Feedback: 45 minute telehealth appointment with Kerry, plus a brief written summary of next steps
Best suited to: You want to ask questions, add context and talk through what the results might mean for you.
Online screening — $250
Complete the questionnaires in your own time, with no appointment required. Kerry will review your responses alongside the background information you provide and send you a brief personalised email. This will explain what the screening results suggest, their limitations, and whether a full ADHD, autism or combined assessment may be worth considering.
Screening + consultation — $450
Complete the questionnaires before a 45 minute telehealth appointment with Kerry. You’ll discuss the results in the context of your experiences, ask questions and consider whether a formal assessment would be useful. Afterwards, you’ll receive a brief written summary of the next steps discussed.
This option can be particularly helpful if you mask or feel that questionnaires don’t tell the whole story. You might appear organised or socially confident, for example, while spending considerable time preparing, rehearsing, pushing through or recovering afterwards. The appointment gives you space to talk about the effort behind what others see.
Who is pre-assessment screening for?
Screening may be a useful first step if you:
Wonder whether ADHD, autism or both could be relevant to your experiences
Have started asking questions after a child, partner or friend was diagnosed
Relate to masking, sensory overwhelm, burnout or lifelong feelings of being different
Want professional guidance before deciding whether to invest in a full assessment
Would prefer to explore one step at a time
You do not need to be certain about what you’re experiencing before getting in touch.
What happens after screening?
Kerry will let you know whether the information available suggests that further assessment may be useful. You might decide to pursue an ADHD, autism or combined assessment, take time to reflect, or leave things there for now. There is no expectation that you continue.
If you book a full assessment with Elara Psychology Clinic within 28 days of receiving your screening feedback, $250 of your screening fee will be credited towards your assessment. This applies to both screening options.
Want more time to explore?
If you’re looking for a longer conversation about how your mind works and practical ways to support yourself, Explore Your Neurotype may be a better fit. This two-hour consultation offers more space to discuss your experiences, strengths, support needs and personalised strategies. It is also non-diagnostic.
Important to know
Screening questionnaires are a starting point. They cannot confirm or rule out ADHD or autism, and a low score does not necessarily capture the experiences of someone who has learned to mask or compensate.
Pre-assessment screening does not provide a diagnosis or diagnostic report. The feedback is for your own information and cannot be used as formal documentation for medication, NDIS access, or workplace or university adjustments.
— FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common questions about fees
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No. You are able to self-refer for any assessment at Elara Psychology Clinic- no GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan is required. Please contact the clinic directly to enquire or to discuss which assessment may be appropriate for your situation.
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Therapy session fees are due on the day of your appointment, unless your sessions are covered by a third-party funding arrangement such as Workers Compensation or an insurer. Assessment fees are structured across instalments as outlined above - each payment is due at the relevant appointment stage.
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Yes. Flexible payment plans are available for all assessments. Please raise this at the time of enquiry or booking and the clinic will discuss the available options with you.
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If your sessions are funded through a workers compensation claim, payment is not required from you directly on the day.
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Medicare rebates do not currently apply to psychological assessments. A rebate may apply to therapy sessions where a GP Mental Health Care Plan is in place. Please speak with your GP or contact the clinic for further information relevant to your situation.
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The Explore Your Neurotype session ($599) may be a useful starting point if you are unsure whether a formal assessment is the right next step. Alternatively, you are welcome to email the clinic at info@elarapsychologyclinic.com.au to discuss your situation and Kerry will help identify an appropriate pathway.
“the greatest gift you can give someone is the space to be their authentic self”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson-
Questions about fees
or how to get started?
Contact the clinic directly and Kerry will respond personally to discuss your situation and answer any questions about fees, funding, or which service may be appropriate for you.
