Psycholegal Assessments and Reports for Court
Forensic assessments (including psycholegal reports for criminal or family law matters, institutional abuse or personal injury compensation claims) require an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and report preparation.
Fees for forensic / psycho-legal reports can therefore vary dependent on the complexity of the case, however our fixed rate for simple matters is $2000 plus GST.
Specialized risk assessments or more serious or complex offences (violent or sexual offences) will attract a higher rate due to extended testing and reporting required.
Family Court reports require extensive consultation with a number of parties involved in the case. Fees for comprehensive family reports commence at $5000 plus GST.
Please contact us to discuss your individual case for fees for other criminal or civil matters, as this will vary dependent on complexity of case.
Note that all fees are payable in full on date of assessment (except where funded by a third-party such as VLA/VOCAT).
Reports will not be released to legal counsel prior to full payment being received.
Forensic assessments (including psycholegal reports for criminal or family law matters, institutional abuse or personal injury compensation claims) require an extended consultation with the client, psychometric testing, review of relevant legal documentation relevant to the matter, and report preparation.
Fees for forensic / psycho-legal reports can therefore vary dependent on the complexity of the case, however our fixed rate for simple matters is $2000 plus GST.
Specialized risk assessments or more serious or complex offences (violent or sexual offences) will attract a higher rate due to extended testing and reporting required.
Family Court reports require extensive consultation with a number of parties involved in the case. Fees for comprehensive family reports commence at $5000 plus GST.
Please contact us to discuss your individual case for fees for other criminal or civil matters, as this will vary dependent on complexity of case.
Note that all fees are payable in full on date of assessment (except where funded by a third-party such as VLA/VOCAT).
Reports will not be released to legal counsel prior to full payment being received.
Standard Consultation / Testing Fees
Our ethos is simple - less red tape and stigma, more access, awareness and funding.
The Australian Psychological Society recommends a fee of $251 per 50-minute therapy session, however we charge well below the recommended fee to ensure our services are more attainable.
Forensic Psychologist (Registrar or Full)
$230 per session*
Consultant Psychologist (General Registration)
$200 per session
Provisional Psychologist
$ Reduced Fee
ADHD Psychometric/Cognitive Testing
$500 per testing session inclusive of report (note that a standard consultation is also required prior to testing to complete a comprehensive interview to inform the assessment).
Please enquire about other cognitive testing such as IQ.
Private health insurance may also provide rebates dependent on your cover - please check with your health fund. Health care card holders may request consideration for reduced rates via their GP.
*Fees are based on a standard 50-minute standard consultation
**Medicare rebates are only available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral (please see Referrals for further information). Note that reports are not eligible for Medicare rebate.
Our ethos is simple - less red tape and stigma, more access, awareness and funding.
The Australian Psychological Society recommends a fee of $251 per 50-minute therapy session, however we charge well below the recommended fee to ensure our services are more attainable.
Forensic Psychologist (Registrar or Full)
$230 per session*
Consultant Psychologist (General Registration)
$200 per session
Provisional Psychologist
$ Reduced Fee
ADHD Psychometric/Cognitive Testing
$500 per testing session inclusive of report (note that a standard consultation is also required prior to testing to complete a comprehensive interview to inform the assessment).
Please enquire about other cognitive testing such as IQ.
Private health insurance may also provide rebates dependent on your cover - please check with your health fund. Health care card holders may request consideration for reduced rates via their GP.
*Fees are based on a standard 50-minute standard consultation
**Medicare rebates are only available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral (please see Referrals for further information). Note that reports are not eligible for Medicare rebate.
Cancellation Policy
Our team requires 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This cancellation policy is necessary as it allows us to offer the appointment time to another client who may be on a waiting list for an earlier appointment.
Any cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance of an appointment may be charged at the full fee as it is unlikely we are able to allocate this time to another client.
Cancelled appointments adversely affect three people:
1. The client who has cancelled is affected as it delays their treatment and progress.
2. Another client who is on the waiting list to see the psychologist urgently is affected as they could have benefited from your appointment time.
3. The psychologist suffers a loss of time having prepared for the session after hours, and also loses income in the event the appointment cannot be filled by another client.
Our team requires 48 hours notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. This cancellation policy is necessary as it allows us to offer the appointment time to another client who may be on a waiting list for an earlier appointment.
Any cancellations within 24 hours or non-attendance of an appointment may be charged at the full fee as it is unlikely we are able to allocate this time to another client.
Cancelled appointments adversely affect three people:
1. The client who has cancelled is affected as it delays their treatment and progress.
2. Another client who is on the waiting list to see the psychologist urgently is affected as they could have benefited from your appointment time.
3. The psychologist suffers a loss of time having prepared for the session after hours, and also loses income in the event the appointment cannot be filled by another client.