A referral is not required when engaging in psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.

If you wish to claim a rebate through Medicare, then a referral under a mental health care plan is required. ​Please see your GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist to discuss whether or not you are eligible for a mental health care plan and to seek a referral if appropriate.

In-person appointments are at Caulfield North and Williamstown (Fridays only).

Telehealth appointments are available when considered appropriate.

Fees reflect Lucianne’s level of qualification, years of experience, and her investment and commitment to ongoing professional development and specialist supervision. As consultation fees are an important and meaningful component of therapeutic work, they will be discussed and explored together with Lucianne, prior to any appointments being scheduled or arrangements made for ongoing psychotherapy or psychoanalysis.

Patients may choose to access services privately and, in that case, a formal referral and/or mental health care plan by a medical professional is not required. In this instance, the full fee is an out-of-pocket expense.

Patients may be eligible for the following rebates:

Medicare
Lucianne is a registered Medicare provider which means that rebates may be available through Medicare depending on your eligibility. A valid mental health care plan from a General Practitioner (GP), Paediatrician or Psychiatrist is required in order to access these rebates. Medicare offers a rebate of $93.35 for up to 10, 50-minute consultations per calendar year. These rebates are offered by Medicare for an initial six consultations, followed by a review or re-referral by the referring medical practitioner who will determine eligibility for a further four.

It is important to note that meaningful therapeutic work extends beyond the number of rebates available by Medicare within a calendar year.​

Private Health
Rebates may be available through your private health insurance. It is recommended that patients refer to their insurance provider for further information.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy or psychoanalysis requires a significant commitment for both the patient and therapist. As regular attendance is essential to the therapeutic or analytic process, a particular standing session time is agreed upon and is reserved for you on a consistent basis.

Given this, a session fee is payable irrespective of any notice of non-attendance. If an unusual circumstance arises which prevents attendance than it is recommended that this be discussed in advance so that an alternative time in the same week may be offered if available.

If you are unwell and unable to attend your session in person, it may be possible that your appointment may be held via telehealth, if you feel well enough.