FAQ
What do appointments cost?
The initial appointments with Dr Carmody are $465 and then subsequent therapy sessions are $400. A Medicare reimbursement of $180.55 is available for these appointments until you reach the Medicare Safety Net threshold, then the out-of-pocket expense is partially funded by Medicare. Most patients can expect to pay $2500-3000 out of pocket each year for regular weekly sessions. The total appointment cost is indexed each year on 1 January as per the previous year’s CPI.
What is your cancellation policy?
For appointments cancelled more than 2 weeks in advance there is no fee charged. For cancellations with less than 2 weeks notice there is a charge of 50% of the appointment cost (with no Medicare rebate available).
Do you prescribe medications?
Dr Carmody does not prescribe medications to therapy patients but can refer to colleagues that manage psychotropic medications.
Do you see couples and families?
Dr Carmody is currently only providing individual therapy.
What ages do you see?
Dr Carmody typically sees patients from early childhood up to 65.
Do you offer private health cover/DVA/Workcover?
Dr Carmody only provides Medicare-supported appointments.
What presentations do you manage?
Dr Carmody is experienced in therapy for mood disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, grief and loss, stress, difficulties in relationships, difficulties relating to early life experiences and trauma. He can also provide therapy regarding more general difficulties or to better understand oneself and derive greater satisfaction and meaning from life.
Dr Carmody does not provide neurodevelopmental assessents for ADHD / ASD or reports for NDIS, WorkCover or legal purposes.
Crisis support
Dr Carmody does not provide acute crisis support, if you feel you are unable to keep yourself safe or require urgent assistance, please contact 000 or your local psychiatric triage.
Directions to clinic
Dr Carmody’s rooms are at 704 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn East. There is free street parking available (2h) on the surrounding streets. Please enter via the doors to the offices with the sign “Founding” and wait in the waiting room for Dr Carmody. If doors are locked or if you have any difficulty finding the rooms, please email contact@drdavecarmody.com.au.