Question 1

WHY PAY OUT OF POCKET VERSUS MEDICARE

Accepted Answer

Privacy and Confidentiality

When Medicare or Private Health Insurance is used
the following information is availible to third parties:
 • Your Private Information
 • Psychiatric Diagnosis
 • Personal Issues
 • Treatment Plan and Progress Reports
Medicare, Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programs
ask for detailed personal information ​about clients in order to make payment decisions. 
This review can undermine your sense of Privacy and Confidentiality necessary 
for effective Counselling and Psychotherapy.

The widely available ‘Mental Health Plan’ Diagnosis
becomes part of your Health Records held by the Government.

Question 2

PAY PRIVATE - NO LOSS OF PRIVACY TO THIRD PARTY COMPANIES

Accepted Answer

Choose your Own Therapist:

Many Insurance Companies Limit your Choice of Therapists.

Often Clients prefer to choose their Therapist in order to avoid a potential Conflict of Interest ​or wish to see a Therapist who comes recommended to them.

Medicare:

​Psychotherapy fees are, at this stage, not refunded by Medicare.
You can claim through your Private Health Fund,
provided you have "Holistic Counselling Cover".

The hourly Gap Fee of the Medicare Rebate, in most cases,
is in alignment with a Psychotherapy Session Fee.

Alexandra Herzog
Psychotherapy · Supervision · Professional Support

Alexandra Herzog
GradCertGestTherapy, MGestTherapy

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Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy · Supervision · Professional Support

Alexandra Herzog GradCertGestTherapy, MGestTherapy

Alexandra Herzog Psychotherapy

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I understand that the service provided is not intended for crisis situations. In a crisis situation, I agree to call local emergency services, or visit the nearest emergency room.

Alexandra Herzog
Psychotherapy · Supervision · Professional Support

Alexandra Herzog
GradCertGestTherapy, MGestTherapy