Adelaide Perinatal Psychology
Services
Pregnancy and new parenthood is a special yet challenging time, and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Up to 1 in 5 Australian women, and 1 in 10 Australian men, experience perinatal anxiety and depression. Adelaide Perinatal Psychology offers professional treatment and support for women and their partners. Seeking help early ensures the best health outcomes for parents and babies.
Support for
Pregnancy planning
Unexpected pregnancy outcomes
Perinatal grief and loss
Antenatal depression and anxiety
Birth trauma
Premature birth
Gender disappointment
Postnatal depression and anxiety
Parent-infant attachment and bonding
Adjustment to parenthood
Parenting with a mental health diagnosis
Parenting babies and toddlers
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Supportive Psychotherapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Mentalisation-Based Therapy
Referrals, Fees & Rebates
Medicare rebates:
Individuals can access up to 10 psychology sessions per year if they have a referral and Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician. The full fee is $270 for a 50 minute session, with Medicare refunding $137.05 (the out-of-pocket cost is $132.95). If you have reached the Medicare Safety Net, Medicare will refund $243.40 (the out-of-pocket 'gap' cost is $26.60). Please note that Adelaide Perinatal Psychology does not offer bulk-billing.
Non-directive Pregnancy Counselling is available to assist women who have any concerns related to a current or recent pregnancy (within the past 12 months), whether it has been full-term or part-term. Medicare covers up to three sessions with a psychologist per pregnancy. You will need a referral from your GP or obstetrician to access these sessions, however you do not need a Mental Health Care Plan. The full fee is $270 and Medicare rebate for these sessions is $68.45.
Private Health Insurance:
A referral is not required if you wish to pay privately or claim through your private health fund (please contact your health fund for further information on rebates that may be available).
