Concessions
Please check below to see if you are eligible for a Concession Rate before booking online. Evidence is required.
*We withhold the right not to offer this discount if clients do not respect our rules. *Prices subject to change at any time
Concessions at Ghita Therapy:
Medicare doesn’t allow rebates for Couples Counselling on the Mental Health Care Plan and none of our therapists currently provide a rebate on the mental health care plan, however Ghita Andersen offers a discount for a GP Referral letter in her name, for Students, Pensioners and Seniors with cards.
In fact, 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. Ghita Andersen offers individuals with the following special cards or letters listed below a discount on individual counselling when they book online. These are only available online with a credit card payment and not available in our Ormeau location.
Appointments are available face to face, via phone or video (Skype, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp). When you book online please specify your card number or note the letter that you have.
*Concessions are not valid for Specialist Therapies such as NLP, Time Line Therapy, Couples Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Anger Management, or with other deals
*Online Bookings for Currumbin Only
Medicare doesn’t allow rebates for Couples Counselling on the Mental Health Care Plan and none of our therapists currently provide a rebate on the mental health care plan, however Ghita Andersen offers a discount for a GP Referral letter in her name, for Students, Pensioners and Seniors with cards.
In fact, 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. Ghita Andersen offers individuals with the following special cards or letters listed below a discount on individual counselling when they book online. These are only available online with a credit card payment and not available in our Ormeau location.
Appointments are available face to face, via phone or video (Skype, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp). When you book online please specify your card number or note the letter that you have.
*Concessions are not valid for Specialist Therapies such as NLP, Time Line Therapy, Couples Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Anger Management, or with other deals
*Online Bookings for Currumbin Only
Individuals: GP Referral Letter: $80 ph
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 and Senior's Cards: $80 ph
To make counselling more affordable for seniors, Ghita Therapy offers a discount for Individual Counselling for those with a Centrelink Pensioner or Senior's Card. *This does not include Healthcare card.
Terms and Conditions:
School/ University Student Card Concession: $80 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 local Primary/ Middle and High School Students in local area, University student card holders and Bond University Alumni.
Terms and Conditions:
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 for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- 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: ghitanoor65@gmail.com PH: 0439888070
- Bookings must be made online via the booking portal. No phone bookings.
- Maximum 10 discounted hours per person per year
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
- More FAQs
Pension Cards and Senior's Cards: $80 ph
To make counselling more affordable for seniors, Ghita Therapy offers a discount for Individual Counselling for those with a Centrelink Pensioner or Senior's Card. *This does not include Healthcare card.
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- Bookings must be made online via the booking portal. No phone bookings.
- Valid seniors card must be shown
- Maximum 10 discounted hours per person per year
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
School/ University Student Card Concession: $80 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 local Primary/ Middle and High School Students in local area, University student card holders and Bond University Alumni.
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
GP Referrals versus MHCP's Explained
Why Counsellors Do Not Accept Mental Health Care Plans
Our therapists are Counsellors (not Psychologists) and we do not treat severe mental illness. At the present time, medicare does not rebate counsellors. We will however accept a GP letter of referral for Ghita Andersen and offer you a discount for up to ten hours of therapy per year: This is not the same thing as a Mental Health Care Plan which must go through a psychologist and Medicare. We simply offer this to stay competitive and because clients often go to their GP and get a referral before ringing us or booking in. It is our choice to do so and we can withhold this offer at any time.
Counsellors also hold to a strict Confidentiality Code and therefore we will not share your private file with anyone (unless subpoenaed) including your doctor. If you wish to have a regular correspondence between a therapist and your doctor using the MHCP - you will need to visit a 'Clinical Psychologist.'
Mental Health Care Plans and Confidentiality Explained:
When you use a Mental Health Care Plan with a psychologist, or other mental health care practitioner under the mental health care plan, the practitioner is required to report your mental health information back to the referring GP where it becomes part of your public health record. That means your files are not confidential and can be accessed by police, the courts, insurance companies and social workers. This may impact your access to medical insurance, dependant on what you have disclosed or has been recorded. Your privacy is paramount to us. Ghita Therapy does not share client information.
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 Psychotherapist or Counsellor?
Professionals working in mental health 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. Psychologists use treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy CBT and psychological testing because medicare insist on it. 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 disorders 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.
In a nutshell, a Psychologist diagnoses and treats mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
Because Counselling is a personal process, it is important to remember that there is an initial free 10 minute phone consultation available. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions if there is something you need clarified. Call us today at Ghita Therapy Counselling Gold Coast on 0439888070, or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
Our therapists are Counsellors (not Psychologists) and we do not treat severe mental illness. At the present time, medicare does not rebate counsellors. We will however accept a GP letter of referral for Ghita Andersen and offer you a discount for up to ten hours of therapy per year: This is not the same thing as a Mental Health Care Plan which must go through a psychologist and Medicare. We simply offer this to stay competitive and because clients often go to their GP and get a referral before ringing us or booking in. It is our choice to do so and we can withhold this offer at any time.
Counsellors also hold to a strict Confidentiality Code and therefore we will not share your private file with anyone (unless subpoenaed) including your doctor. If you wish to have a regular correspondence between a therapist and your doctor using the MHCP - you will need to visit a 'Clinical Psychologist.'
Mental Health Care Plans and Confidentiality Explained:
When you use a Mental Health Care Plan with a psychologist, or other mental health care practitioner under the mental health care plan, the practitioner is required to report your mental health information back to the referring GP where it becomes part of your public health record. That means your files are not confidential and can be accessed by police, the courts, insurance companies and social workers. This may impact your access to medical insurance, dependant on what you have disclosed or has been recorded. Your privacy is paramount to us. Ghita Therapy does not share client information.
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 Psychotherapist or Counsellor?
Professionals working in mental health 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. Psychologists use treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy CBT and psychological testing because medicare insist on it. 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 disorders 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.
In a nutshell, a Psychologist diagnoses and treats mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
Because Counselling is a personal process, it is important to remember that there is an initial free 10 minute phone consultation available. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions if there is something you need clarified. Call us today at Ghita Therapy Counselling Gold Coast on 0439888070, or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
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