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PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING · ROCKINGHAM · FREMANTLE · JOONDALUP · BUNBURY

Wellbeing starts with understanding

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CORE connects you with independent psychologists and therapists.

Note: We are not a crisis service. If you need urgent care, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

For 24-hour crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

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At CORE, we work hard to understand what lies beneath the issue, at the core.

Why people might choose CORE

  • See us in person, or online from anywhere in Australia.
  • Our clinicians work from trauma-informed principles.
  • We work collaboratively with you, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches and newer approaches such as Deep Brain Reorienting.
  • Warm, non-judgmental spaces. We know you’re doing the best you can.
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No. You can see us without a referral. You only need a referral if you want to claim a Medicare rebate.

Your referral letter says how many sessions you’ve been referred for. After those sessions, you go back to your doctor, who can refer you for more. You can have up to 10 Medicare-rebated individual sessions each calendar year

A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is a plan your GP prepares with you. It sets out your needs and goals, and lets you claim Medicare rebates for psychology. Your GP must be at the practice you’re enrolled with through MyMedicare, or be your usual doctor.

You may be able to claim a Medicare rebate when you see a psychologist. To check if you’re eligible, talk to your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan.

A referral from a psychiatrist or paediatrician also allows you to access our services.

Please email your referral to us at info@corecp.com.au or bring to your  appointment. 

You may be able to receive a rebate from your Private Health Fund if you are covered for psychological or counselling services. The amount will vary depending on your specific fund and insurance coverage. We can’t say for sure how much you’ll get, so it’s best to check with your fund directly.

Keep in mind that it’s not possible to receive a rebate from both Medicare and your private health fund for the same session.

Please give us at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. If you give less notice, or miss the appointment, a cancellation fee applies (see our Fees page). 

Please note: Medicare and health funds don’t cover cancellation fees, so you’ll need to pay the cancellation fee in full.

Your Information Matters

Your information is stored securely. Only authorised team members can see it, and only to contact you and support your care. Your session notes can only be seen by your practitioner.

When We Might Need to Share

Everything you talk about is kept strictly confidential. However, there are times when your psychologist may need to share information, such as:

  • When required by law (e.g. a court order).
  • If there’s a serious concern for your safety or someone else’s.

  • If you’ve given permission, for example to speak with your GP, lawyer or a family member.

  • When a child is at risk, our psychologists have a responsibility to report to the Department of Communities.