In your first session with your psychologist, you can discuss the number and frequency of your sessions as part of your overall treatment plan.
Factors to consider may include:
- your current needs and goals you are hoping to achieve;
- the treatment approach you will be working on together;
- any constraints regarding time or finance you may need to consider.
The Medicare Better Access Scheme provides rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year with a psychologist when referred by your GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.
Having a collaborative and open discussion with your psychologist will help you both work out the session frequency and duration that best fits your needs, and this is something that can be reviewed as the treatment progresses.