Concessions
Can I use a Mental Health Care Plan?
No. However, Ghita Andersen does offer some concessions listed below. At present we do not have any psychologists at Ghita Therapy. A Medicare rebate is not available to counsellors for Individual Counselling. Although, you will find that there is not much difference to your out of pocket expenses if you see a psychologist, however our wait time is much shorter. Most psychologists do not bulk bill mental health care plans anymore and the wait time is in the weeks.
No. However, Ghita Andersen does offer some concessions listed below. At present we do not have any psychologists at Ghita Therapy. A Medicare rebate is not available to counsellors for Individual Counselling. Although, you will find that there is not much difference to your out of pocket expenses if you see a psychologist, however our wait time is much shorter. Most psychologists do not bulk bill mental health care plans anymore and the wait time is in the weeks.
Concessions as of 29th July 2025 at Ghita Therapy:
Ghita Andersen offers a concession rate to clients who need a discounted service: If you have a GP Referral letter in Ghita's name, a Student Card, Pension Card/ Seniors/ Veterans Card. If you are in the Police, Ambulance or Fire Service you are eligible for the concessions rate for Individual Counselling, EMDR or Anger Management.
These are only available for online bookings with a credit card payment and not available in our Ormeau location.
When you book online please specify your card number, job or note the letter that you have.
*Concessions are not valid for any service other than Individual Counselling, Anger Management and EMDR.
*Online bookings for Ghita Andersen only. Not available via phone.
Individuals: GP Referral Letter: $100 p.h.
If you have a GP referral letter in Ghita's name please email your letter or bring a copy to your session. NB: Please tell your Doctor that the letter is for a Counsellor, not a full MHCP for a Psychologist.
Terms and Conditions:
Pension Cards, Veterans and Senior's Cards/ First Responders: $100 ph
To make counselling more affordable for pensioners and seniors, Ghita Andersen offers a discount for Individual Counselling for first responders or those with a Centrelink Pensioner Card, Veterans or Senior's Card.
Terms and Conditions:
School/ University Student Card Concession: $100 ph
Ghita's family are all Bond and Griffith Alumni. Furthermore, Ghita mentors PBC High School students, Bond and Southern Cross mediation students. To this end, she offers a discount for up to 10 hours for High School Students, University student card holders and Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross University students.
Terms and Conditions:
*Prices are Subject to Change or be Discontinued Without Notice.
Does Medicare Rebate Relationship or Couples Counselling?:
No. Medicare does not subsidise relationship counselling in Australia, so neither do we. We do not offer discounts for GP referrals for individuals who want to attend couples therapy. If a psychologist (who accepts MHCP's) does this they are breaking government rules - may be audited by Medicare and de-registered.
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Counsellor?
Both professionals often have the same degrees. However, a Psychologist concentrates on diagnosing and assessing mental illness and tends to support people with more severe mental health problems. They usually requires a doctor's referral for a full assessment which goes on your mental health record.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors on the other hand are experts in 'Talk Therapy' and listening. They are trained in multiple methods of Therapy and help to clarify issues, explore options and develop strategies. They don't tend to diagnose or do assessments, but they will support people with mild to moderate symptoms of mental illness. Counsellors and therapists adopt a more person-centred approach and practice modalities that psychologists do not; such as Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Gestalt Therapy, Family Dispute Mediation and Hypnotherapy. These methods are not covered under medicare. Counsellors and Therapists also will not break client confidentiality, so there is no public mental health record.
To be precise, a Psychologist diagnoses, tests and treats more acute mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
Ghita Andersen offers a concession rate to clients who need a discounted service: If you have a GP Referral letter in Ghita's name, a Student Card, Pension Card/ Seniors/ Veterans Card. If you are in the Police, Ambulance or Fire Service you are eligible for the concessions rate for Individual Counselling, EMDR or Anger Management.
These are only available for online bookings with a credit card payment and not available in our Ormeau location.
When you book online please specify your card number, job or note the letter that you have.
*Concessions are not valid for any service other than Individual Counselling, Anger Management and EMDR.
*Online bookings for Ghita Andersen only. Not available via phone.
Individuals: GP Referral Letter: $100 p.h.
If you have a GP referral letter in Ghita's name please email your letter or bring a copy to your session. NB: Please tell your Doctor that the letter is for a Counsellor, not a full MHCP for a Psychologist.
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling only
- GP referral letters must be addressed to Ghita Andersen Counsellor dated 2022
- Please ask your GP for a referral letter addressed to: Ghita Andersen Counsellor: 96 Duringan Street, Currumbin 4223. Email: [email protected] PH: 0439888070
- Bookings must be made online via the booking portal. No phone bookings.
- Maximum 10 discounted hours per person per year: Note that Ghita does not go through medicare so she does not get the rebate and she sets her own terms.
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
Pension Cards, Veterans and Senior's Cards/ First Responders: $100 ph
To make counselling more affordable for pensioners and seniors, Ghita Andersen offers a discount for Individual Counselling for first responders or those with a Centrelink Pensioner Card, Veterans or Senior's Card.
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling only
- Bookings must be made online via the booking portal. No phone bookings.
- Valid pensioner/ seniors/ veterans card/ job description must be in booking notes
- Maximum 10 discounted hours per person per year
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
School/ University Student Card Concession: $100 ph
Ghita's family are all Bond and Griffith Alumni. Furthermore, Ghita mentors PBC High School students, Bond and Southern Cross mediation students. To this end, she offers a discount for up to 10 hours for High School Students, University student card holders and Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross University students.
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling only
- Bookings must be made online via the booking portal. No phone bookings.
- Valid student card for year (if you have one)
- Maximum 10 discounted hours per person per year
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
*Prices are Subject to Change or be Discontinued Without Notice.
Does Medicare Rebate Relationship or Couples Counselling?:
No. Medicare does not subsidise relationship counselling in Australia, so neither do we. We do not offer discounts for GP referrals for individuals who want to attend couples therapy. If a psychologist (who accepts MHCP's) does this they are breaking government rules - may be audited by Medicare and de-registered.
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Counsellor?
Both professionals often have the same degrees. However, a Psychologist concentrates on diagnosing and assessing mental illness and tends to support people with more severe mental health problems. They usually requires a doctor's referral for a full assessment which goes on your mental health record.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors on the other hand are experts in 'Talk Therapy' and listening. They are trained in multiple methods of Therapy and help to clarify issues, explore options and develop strategies. They don't tend to diagnose or do assessments, but they will support people with mild to moderate symptoms of mental illness. Counsellors and therapists adopt a more person-centred approach and practice modalities that psychologists do not; such as Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Gestalt Therapy, Family Dispute Mediation and Hypnotherapy. These methods are not covered under medicare. Counsellors and Therapists also will not break client confidentiality, so there is no public mental health record.
To be precise, a Psychologist diagnoses, tests and treats more acute mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
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