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Bulk Billed CBT Group Therapy
Bulk Billing Psychologist Group Consultations under Medicare
In order to increase access to our general CBT skills group we are currently planning to provide this group at the Medicare rebate rate so that there are no out of pocket costs. This is only available for those with an appropriate group therapy referral from GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician.
Please note that fees for the other group and individual services at our practice are at a rate above the Medicare rebate and therefore a gap applies. (However we do sometimes provide concession rates for those on Health Care Cards).
This bulk billed group is for adults at this stage but we may run a child version in the future.
6-12 Week CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) Group Therapy
Skills Covered Will Include:
Learning to recognise the patterns of negative thinking behind anxiety and depression and unhelpful core beliefs.
Learning to shift patterns of negative thinking through cognitive therapy
Behavioural strategies to increase motivation and reduce depressed mood.
Relaxation and anxiety management techniques
Sleep Intervention Strategies.
Problem Solving Skills
The group will have 6-10 participants and will involve weekly sessions of 60-90 duration.
Participants will be encouraged to practice skills between sessions.
Prior to attending the group you will need to attend an initial assessment interview of 30-60 minutes in order to determine whether the group is appropriate for you. This consultation will be bulk-billed also for those with a relevant individual therapy Medicare referral.
The group will most likely be run at Blacktown initially but is likely to be expanded to Parramatta, Concord & Hurstville in the future.
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