Fees, cancellations & rebates

  • For standard duration (50-minutes):

    • $250 - business-hours (9am-4pm)

    • $270 - afterhours (8am, 5pm onwards)

      Please note, a $20 surcharge applies for appointments outside of business hours.

    For extended duration (80-90 minutes):

    • $320 - such as an extended EMDR processing session.

    For assessments/report writing, outside of the session:

    • Please note, if requested outside of the session this may incur an additional fee. Your psychologist will discuss this with you, including fees and turn-around time prior to this is commenced to ensure receiving your informed consent.

  • Medicare rebates are processed after your session, and following receiving the full session fee. An outline of Medicare rebate amounts are as follows:

    • $145.25 - with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) GP referral

    • $72.65 - with a valid GP Management Plan (i.e., Chronic Disease Management Plan)

    Please note, we do not bulk-bill. The gap fee if you are claiming using a MHCP is $104.75 per session.

    If you are eligible for a MHCP, you may access up to x10 subsidised sessions per calendar year.

    For the new financial year (2025-2026), the AAPi have recommended a fee of $330 for a psychology session of 45-60 minutes, and the updated APS recommendation is $318. Our fee is set below this rate to keep services accessible.

  • We understand that you may need to cancel your appointment at short notice.

    • Our cancellation policy kindly asks for a minimum of 48-hours notice to cancel/reschedule your session.

    • Cancellation on the day of, or attendance will incur the full fee, and will be waived if we are able to fill your spot at late notice.

    • Please refer to our cancellation policy or contact our reception team via admin@skylightpsychology.com.au with any questions.

  • We accept direct bank transfer, or automatic credit card payment, depending on your preference.

    • We kindly ask that you ensure you have sufficient funds prior to your appointment, as we charge the full free upfront on the morning of your appointment.

    • Your rebate will be processed after your session within 24 hours. You should receive reimbursement to your nominated bank account within 2-3 business days.

Service-related information

  • Lucy is experienced and trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

    • Schema Therapy (ST)

    • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR; Advanced Level 1 & 2 Training)

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

    • Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed skills

    • She also draws from elements of evidence-based modalities where appropriate, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

  • Please note, I don’t work or provide the following services currently, however can pass along recommendations:

    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Psychosis and Schizophrenia

    • Paraphilic Disorders

    • Borderline & Antisocial Personality Accomodations

    • Couples/family-based or therapy for under 15 years of age.

    • Medicolegal reports

    • Referrals via Workcover or NDIS.

    • Crisis support - please call 000 or attend your local hospital.

  • Please note, my service involves diagnostic identification and does not include a Functional Capacity Assessment. This means it is unlikely that my reports and letters will be sufficient for NDIS funding, if this is what you are seeking.

    Please feel free to contact me if this is the case, and I can pass on recommendations.

Locations & Availabilities:

Wednesday PM - Carlton

  • Located at the Spring Clinic - 21/255 Drummond Street, Carlton.

    We are on the ground floor of the Clocktower Complex.

    • We are located on the ground floor of the Clocktower Complex, with building entry available via Lygon or Drummond Street.

    Parking is available, approximately a 5-10 minute walk away:

    • Barkly Street (2P),

    • MacArthur Square (3P-4P)

    • Lygon Street (1P).

    • Paid parking available underground at the Clocktower carpark and Woolworths carparks.

 

Friday AM & PM - Fitzroy

  • Located at WellSpace - Level 1, 105 Victoria Street, Fitzroy.

    • Afterhours available (8am) - limited availability from 5pm.

    • We are located inside on Level 1, accessed via the inside staircase. Please note, unfortunately there is no lift access.

    Parking is available nearby at:

    • Victoria Street & Brunswick Street (1P), Argyle St (2P), Napier Street (2P), George Street (2P & 4P).