Fees
The Cottage fees are based on a sliding scale in proportion to household income.
Annual Household Income
Gross (before tax) |
Weekly Household Income
Gross (before tax) |
Counselling Fee |
Health Care Card Holders | Health Care Card Holders | $40 |
Less than $40,000 | Less than $770 | $50 |
$40,000 – $60,000 | $770 – $1155 | $80 |
$60,000 – $80,000 | $1155 – $1540 | $100 |
$80,000 – $100,000 | $1540 – $1925 | $120 |
Over $100,000 | Over $1925 | $140 |
Some of our relationship counsellors offer 1 1/2 hour sessions. You would then pay 1 1/2 times the fee on the Sliding Scale.
We have two payment options at The Cottage, one is the sliding scale as above. If your counsellor is also a Psychologist or Social Worker then you are also eligible for Medicare Rebate using a Mental Health Care Plan.
Appointments Outside of Normal Business Hours:
Before 9.00 am or after 4.30 pm, appointments have a minimum fee of $60.
Having difficulty paying the counselling fee?
The scale provides a guide. Alternative payment options can be discussed with your counsellor.
Cancelled or missed appointments:
If appointments are missed or cancelled without due notice there will be a charge, being half of your regular counselling fee.