Cost of a psychologist · Melbourne
How much does a psychologist cost in Melbourne?
Across 32 psychologists in and around Melbourne on Help Link, the median session fee is $230, ranging from $195 to $320. With a Medicare rebate the real out-of-pocket cost is a good deal lower. Here are the actual current numbers, not survey estimates.
What you actually pay after the Medicare rebate
With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist and $149.05 with a clinical psychologist, for up to 10 sessions a year. Against Melbourne's median fee of $230, that leaves about $128 out of pocket after the registered rebate, or about $81 after the clinical rebate. The larger clinical rebate makes the gap smaller, which surprises most people.
Split by type, using Melbourne's real median fees:
| Median fee | Rebate | Out of pocket | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered psychologist | $230 | $101.55 | ~$128 |
| Clinical psychologist | $250 | $149.05 | ~$101 |
More on the difference in our guide to clinical vs registered psychologists.
Availability in Melbourne
Waitlists are uneven, so the useful question is who has room now. Of the 32 psychologists in and around Melbourne on Help Link, 31 are accepting new clients and 16 report immediate availability. 100% offer telehealth, so if the psychologists nearest you are full, one elsewhere can often see you sooner over video, with the same Medicare rebate. More on this in how long the wait really is.
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How much does a psychologist cost in Melbourne?
As of October 2026, the median session fee across 32 psychologists in and around Melbourne on Help Link is $230, ranging from $195 to $320. After the Medicare rebate a median session leaves about $128 out of pocket with a registered psychologist, or about $81 with a clinical one.
Can I get a Medicare rebate in Melbourne?
Yes. A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP rebates $101.55 per session with a registered psychologist or $149.05 with a clinical psychologist, for up to 10 sessions a year. It applies to telehealth too.
Are Melbourne psychologists taking new clients?
As of October 2026, 31 of the 32 on Help Link are accepting new clients and 16 have immediate availability.
See also: cost of a psychologist in Sydney.