— 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 2025–2026 is $318 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
$318
Suggested rate
AAPi 2026-27
$340
Recommended rate
ELARA FROM
$250
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
$250
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
$1495
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
$495
FORMAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • ADULTS
Autism Assessment
Pre-assessment questionnaires • Intake interview • 3 hour clinical interview • Feedback session • Comprehensive written report
$1895
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
$600
$600
$695
COMPREHENSIVE DUAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT • ADULTS
Combined ADHD & Autism Assessment
Intake interview • 2 diagnostic Interviews • Online Questionnaires • Feedback session • Comprehensive written report
$2700
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
$600
— NON-DIAGNOSTIC • 2 HOUR SESSION
Explore 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, emotional regulation, and executive functioning, with verbal feedback and personalised recommendations at the end.
This is not a diagnostic assessment. Results are used to support self-understanding and are not equivalent to a formal clinical diagnosis.
$599
SESSION FEE
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Written Personalised Summary
Follow-Up Session (50 minutes)
AMOUNT
$150
$250
— NON-DIAGNOSTIC • NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
ADHD & Autism Pre-Screening
$250
ONLINE ONLY
A gentle first step if you’re exploring ADHD or Autism
If you are considering an ADHD or Autism Assessment but feel unsure about committing to a full diagnostic process, this pre-assessment screening offers a structured first step.
This service is designed for adults who may be wondering whether their experiences could be related to ADHD, Autism, or both, particularly those who identify with high-masking presentations.
The screening involves the completion of online questionnaires, which are carefully reviewed by Kerry alongside the information you provide. You will then receive a brief personalised email outlining whether a full assessment may be recommended based on the information available.
This is not a diagnostic assessment and does not provide a diagnosis, report, or formal opinion for external use. However, it can help provide direction, clarity, and reassurance about whether pursuing a comprehensive assessment may be beneficial.
This service may be helpful if you:
Feel unsure whether your experiences align with ADHD or Autism
Want a lower-cost starting point before committing to a full assessment
Have been questioning things after a child, partner, or friend received a diagnosis
Identify with burnout, masking, sensory overwhelm, chronic exhaustion, or lifelong “feeling different”
Want guidance from an experienced, neuro-affirming psychologist
Included
Online screening questionnaires
Clinical review of results by Kerry
Brief personalised email summary
Guidance regarding whether a full assessment is recommended
If you proceed and book a full ADHD and/or Autism Assessment within 28 days of receiving your screening feedback email, this fee will be deducted from your assessment feedback session fee.
Important Information
This service is educational and screening-based only. It is not a substitute for a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and cannot be used for workplace, NDIS, university, or medication-related purposes.
— 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.
