Guidance for people looking to access psychology and for GPs preparing a referral to Aberius Psychology.
If you want to access Medicare rebates through Better Access, you'll need to meet eligibility criteria and have a valid referral.
This is commonly a GP or prescribed medical practitioner referral under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Referrals under qualifying psychiatrist assessment and management plans, or direct referrals from psychiatrists or paediatricians, may also be accepted.
Official Medicare informationPeople who are paying privately can generally access psychological services without a GP referral.
Appointments and suitability remain subject to availability and practice arrangements. Feel free to contact us with any general questions before getting started.
Make a general enquiryGPs and other eligible referrers can use the details below when preparing correspondence. Please first confirm the practice's current referral intake and secure delivery arrangements.
Address the referral to the practitioner and practice below.
Include the patient and referrer details, the clinical reason for referral and relevant Medicare plan or referral documentation, where applicable.
Confirm a secure method of sending identifiable clinical information. Do not upload referrals or clinical records through the public enquiry form.
PLEASE ADDRESS TO
Registered Psychologist
Aberius Psychology
PRACTICE LOCATION
Townsville, Queensland
Consulting address and secure referral destination: please enquire
GENERAL ENQUIRIES ONLY
[email protected]Do not send sensitive patient information to the website form or unconfirmed general email channel.
No. A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan is a common Medicare pathway, but other eligible referral routes exist. People paying privately generally do not need a GP referral.
No. Medicare rebates depend on the patient's eligibility, the referral, the practitioner/provider arrangements, the service provided and relevant MBS rules. Please confirm before booking.
No. The public contact form deliberately does not accept medical records or attachments. Ask the practice to confirm secure referral delivery arrangements.
Some referrals from psychiatrists or paediatricians qualify under Better Access. Other referrals can be helpful clinically but may not meet Medicare claiming requirements; check the relevant scheme before booking.
Contact Aberius about the intake process or secure referral arrangements.
