A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is prepared when you see your General Practitioner (GP). It helps you access Medicare rebates for up to 10 therapy sessions per calendar year with a psychologist. Lets get better access, symptom reduction, and journey towards sustained happiness.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) is one of the most beneficial ways to access subsidized mental health services in Australia. Developed with your General Practitioner (GP) to see a psychologist, some of the most educated and leading mental health professionals in Australia.
This MHTP allows you to access up to 10 subsidized therapy sessions per calendar year, which can be extended in some cases depending on your individual needs. The process of obtaining an MHTP is straightforward. See how to get a MHTP below.
While you are waiting jump on fast track (found on the top of the front page). Enter your details and let a psychologist in your area that matches your needs find you and call you. That way by the time you get to see a GP you can give him or her the psychologist details and you are ready to book your first apt (though the psycholgist may have booked on in anticipation that you are almost ready).
It's important to note that not all therapy types are covered under Medicare and not all psychologist may do the therapy you want, such as EMDR. Also note that the rebate for a clinical psychologist in 2025 it's $145.25, for all other types of psychologists in 2025 it's $98.95. Note that often the gap is the same as clinical psychologists often charge more as they are rebated more. The price of a consultation on Find a Psychologist Australia is pre rebate.
To be eligible for a MHTP, you must:
Different states in Australia have specific funding programs, such as:
1- Book a long appointment with your GP (make sure its a long apt)
2- Tell your GP you are here for a mental health Treatment Plan: Discuss your mental health concerns.
3- Plan Creation: If eligible, the GP will create a MHTP. He may ask you if you have found a psychologist
4- Choose a Psychologist: Use the MHTP to book appointments with Medicare-registered psychologists or allied health professionals.
The following conditions may be covered under an MHTP:
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