Medicare Rebates

Irene Pearson is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) (Registration No. 461981), recognised by Medicare to provide counselling services under the Better Access initiative.

If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you may be eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP), which allows access to Medicare rebates for up to 10 individual counselling sessions per calendar year.

Eligibility

To access Medicare rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan prepared by an eligible healthcare professional, including:

- General Practitioner (GP)

- A Psychiatrist

- A Paediatrician

Your healthcare professional will assess your mental health needs and determine whether a Mental Health Treatment Plan is suitable for you.

If you have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan and are eligible for Better Access services, you are welcome to discuss your referral options and counselling support with us.

NDIS Therapeutic Supports 

We provide therapeutic supports for plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants aged 8 years and over.

If you have NDIS funding (plan-managed or self-managed), simply get in touch to discuss your support needs. If our service is a good fit, we'll guide you through the intake process, prepare a Service Agreement, and arrange your first appointment. 

Our services may include:

• Individual mental health social work and therapeutic counselling 
• Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living supports 
• Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming therapy 
• Emotional regulation and coping skills 
• Building confidence, resilience and independence 
• Support with anxiety, depression and psychosocial disability 
• Support for ADHD and Autism 
• Relationship and interpersonal skill development 
• Functional and psychosocial assessments 
• NDIS progress reports and plan review reports 
• Clinical liaison with support coordinators and other professionals (where appropriate) 
• Face-to-face appointments in Bendigo 
• Secure telehealth appointments across Victoria

Who can refer?

• NDIS participants 
• Family members and carers 
• Support Coordinators 
• Psychosocial Recovery Coaches 
• General Practitioners (GPs) 
• Psychiatrists 
• Allied health professionals 
• Community organisations