01 Assessment
Initial consultation
A fifty-minute first session to talk through what's going on, relevant history and what you want out of therapy, ending with a plain-language plan.
Your first appointment at Even Keel is fifty minutes with the psychologist you'll continue seeing, not a separate intake worker. Alison, Daniel or Tessa will ask about what's brought you in, a bit of relevant background, and what you're hoping will be different, and by the end of the session you'll have a plain-language plan: roughly how often you might come in, which approach fits, and whether it's worth getting a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from your GP before your next visit. There's no assessment battery to fill out beforehand.
What is included
- A fifty-minute session with the psychologist you'll continue seeing
- A plain-language plan by the end of the session
- Medicare rebate processed on the spot with a valid referral
- A follow-up appointment booked before you leave, if you want one
$250 to $270
A fixed fee for the fifty-minute initial session with Alison or Daniel; Tessa's sessions, under supervision, are lower, ask when you book
Book an initial consultationor call (03) 5550 0090
02How it runs
Step by step, in this order
Every session: 50 min. You always know which part you're on.
- 01 A short online intake form before you arrive: name, contact details and what you'd like to talk about
- 02 Arrive five minutes early to a quiet waiting area with two chairs, not an open room
- 03 Fifty minutes face to face or by video, with no notes taken in front of you
- 04 A plan and, if you want one, a next appointment agreed together at the end
Do I need a referral to book?
No, you can book directly. A Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP is what makes you eligible for a Medicare rebate, so it's worth getting one first if you can, but it isn't required to book an initial consultation.
What should I bring?
Your Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral letter if you have one, and your Medicare card if you'd like to claim the rebate on the spot. Nothing else is needed.
Often relevant alongside this
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Demonstration only. Nothing was sent and nothing was stored. On a live site this would reach hello@evenkeelpsychology.com.au and a booking would be confirmed by phone.