Frequently Asked Questions
What is a counselling psychologist?
All practicing psychologists must be generally registered by AHPRA and have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree followed by 2 years of additional training. A counselling psychologist has most often completed their 2 years of additional training through a Master of Psychology (Counselling) degree, followed by a counselling psychology endorsement program. This has several requirements including extra supervision, professional development, and clinical hours and takes approximately 2 years to complete. Counsellors have taken a different training pathway and are not registered through AHPRA.
Counselling psychologists can bring different skills into the therapy space just as other psychologists endorsed in their area of practice can (e.g., Clinical, Educational and Developmental, or Sports and Exercise). For Hannah, being trained in counselling psychology has led her to developing skills in client-centred, relational, and compassionate care allowing for clients to truly feel heard and supported.
Counselling psychologists can bring different skills into the therapy space just as other psychologists endorsed in their area of practice can (e.g., Clinical, Educational and Developmental, or Sports and Exercise). For Hannah, being trained in counselling psychology has led her to developing skills in client-centred, relational, and compassionate care allowing for clients to truly feel heard and supported.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can attend psychology appointments privately without a referral from your GP. If you have private health insurance, you may be eligible for rebates from your private health fund. You can seek further information from your fund about this alongside how to make claims.
How do I get a Mental Health Treatment Plan and how do they work?
You can seek a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. To be eligible for a Mental Health Treatment plan, Medicare requires that you have an assessed and diagnosed mental disorder (as diagnosed by the ICD-10 or DSM-V). Mental Health Treatment Plan referrals attract up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year. After your first 6 sessions, you are required to see your GP for review and consideration of a 4-session extension if appropriate. Currently, our standard 50-minute session attracts the $98.95 rebate from Medicare.
Is there parking available?
Yes! There is parking available out the back of Latrobe Wellness Hub where Hannah Rose Psychology runs out of. The driveway is somewhat hidden, so we recommend slowing down as you approach so you don't miss the driveway. There is also a bus stop 20 metres from the front of the practice.
Can I do sessions online?
Hannah offers appointments both in-person and online via the Zoom platform. Please note you do not need to have Zoom downloaded to be able to access online sessions.
How long does a session last?
Sessions run for 50 minutes.
How long will I have to wait until my first appointment?
Hannah is currently accepting new clients and has no waitlist.
Do you offer bulk billing or concessional rates?
Hannah Rose Psychology offers concessional rates in some circumstances and is currently at capacity for concessionally billed clients.
Are you NDIS registered?
Hannah Rose Psychology is not NDIS registered. However, she is able to work with NDIS participants who are self-managed.
Does Clove (the therapy dog) have to be in my sessions?
Clove does not have to be a part of therapy sessions. She is in the studio most Mondays and Wednesdays. If you do not wish to engage in Animal Assisted Therapy, please inform us so we can schedule appointments on Tuesdays or online.
Do you accept work cover?
No, Hannah does not currently accept Work Cover.
What days and times do you offer for appointments?
Hannah works Monday to Wednesday from 10am-6pm. Although Hannah is unable to offer ongoing appointments outside of these hours, she can occasionally offer one-off out of hours appointments.
Can Hannah Rose Psychology provide legal documents (e.g. for court purposes)?
No, Hannah Rose Psychology does not provide or complete any court documentation/reports as Hannah does not specialise in these psychological services. If other reports or letters are required over the course of your engagement in psychological therapy such as letters of support, this can be discussed with Hannah.
Does Hannah Rose Psychology offer ADHD, ASD, or learning assessments?
Unfortunately Hannah is currently unable to offer ADHD, ASD, and learning assessments.