Menu
Your First Appointment?
Your appointment with Dr Moriarty will run for 50 minutes. Ideally it is best to have the first few appointments one to two weeks apart and after that we can discuss what works best for you.
Once you’ve made contact with Dr Moriarty and scheduled your first appointment, you will receive an email with important information regarding your appointment, including fees, confidentiality and the privacy and cancellation policies. Psychological therapy is completely confidential, with certain exceptions that will be explained to you in the information emailed. You will also be emailed several electronic forms regarding release of information (usually to your GP), and your details (name, emergency contact, DOB etc).
To assist Dr Moriarty in getting to know you, your first session is an opportunity for you to explain why you are seeking psychological treatment. Dr Moriarty will ask questions regarding your current situation and your background, including family, relationships and significant experiences. This assists in deciding the best approach to meeting your goals, and the contributing factors.
Cancellations
You will always be provided with a courtesy SMS 48 hours prior to your appointment. Dr Moriarty has a 24 hr cancellation policy. If you are unable to attend an appointment please provide a minimum of 24hrs. If you do not confirm your appointment, fail to attend, or cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, you will be charged the full fee for this session. You are unable to claim a rebate through Medicare or private health insurance for cancelled or unattended appointments.
Appointments scheduled on a Monday require confirmation prior to 4pm on the Friday before
Referrals
Dr Moriarty accepts private clients without a referral, but a Mental Health Plan obtained from your Gp, a paediatrician or a psychiatrist, allows for the Medicare rebate. Please note that appointments made to receive a Mental Health Care Plan with a GP, paediatrician and/or psychiatrist require a longer consultation than usual, and this should be mentioned when making an appointment with the aforementioned professionals.
Fees & Rebates
Please contact Dr Moriarty for information regarding fees.
After hour appointments incur a surcharge.
Payment: Payment is required on the day of your session (including Telehealth). Payments accepted include EFTPOS, credit card, internet transfer and cash (except for Telehealth). For Telehealth appointments Dr Moriarty takes debit/credit card details for payment.
Medicare: With a referral and Mental Health Care Plan, Medicare will rebate $131.65 per session (current for 2022) for up to 20 sessions (until 31 December 2022) in a calendar year. Medicare initiated an extra 10 sessions per calendar year during Covid, as opposed to the usual 10 sessions per year. Dr Moriarty processes your Medicare rebate for you.
Private Health Insurance
Private Health Insurance: If you do not have a referral and have extras on your private health insurance you may be eligible for a partial rebate. It is best to contact your insurance provider to discuss if you are covered and what the benefit is. If you are claiming a Medicare rebate, you are not able to also claim a rebate via your Private Health.
Third parties: Dr Moriarty does not bill TAC, Worksafe, or NDIS directly. Clients are required to pay for their service and then claim the reimbursement.