Fee Structure and Policies
Mindscape Psychiatry is a private practice. Consultation fees vary between psychiatry and psychology services, so each has a separate schedule below.
Psychiatry consultation fees
These fees apply to psychiatry appointments and psychiatric assessments. Medicare rebates depend on eligibility and a valid referral. All fees are subject to change; please confirm charges with reception before booking.
Standard psychiatry appointments
| Services | Upfront Payment | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Appointment | $780 | $268 |
| Long Follow-up Appointment | $680 | $189 |
| Follow-up Appointment | $400 | $89 to $137 |
| Medical Certificate & Administration Work | $200 | — |
The $200 administration fee applies to medical certificates and administrative work only. Not suitable for lengthy forms completion.
We are currently not able to offer any bulk billed assessments.
ADHD assessments/complex assessments will take place in minimum 2 sessions.
Psychiatric ADHD and complex assessments
| Services | Upfront Payment | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| ADHD 1st Appointment | $780 | $268 |
| ADHD 2nd Appointment | $680 | $189 |
| Follow-up Appointment | $400 | $89 to $137 |
$200 deposit required at booking, remaining fees due 3 business days before appointment.
Administrative work, outside of an appointment, including completion of reports, medical certificates or applications, will incur a fee.
Psychiatry reports
| Type | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| NDIS/DSP review | Variable | Variable |
| Work Cover reports | Variable | Variable |
| Medicolegal reports | Variable | Variable |
| DVA reports | Multiple sessions | Billed to DVA |
Telehealth psychology
Psychology fees: Dr Maria Syed
Dr Syed offers psychology therapy for adolescents aged 12 and over and adults, and ADHD and autism assessments for ages 12 and over. These fees are separate from Mindscape's psychiatrist consultation fees. Please confirm current fees, eligibility and funding approvals with reception before booking.
Individual therapy and consultations
| Service | Duration | Fee | Medicare rebate* | Estimated gap* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard psychology consultation | 50 minutes | $230.00 | $101.55 | $128.45 |
*For eligible 50-minute individual psychology telehealth consultations. A valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and GP referral are generally required for Medicare rebates. Actual out-of-pocket costs may vary with eligibility and Medicare Safety Net benefits. Private health extras may be available depending on your insurer and policy; Medicare and private health benefits cannot both be claimed for the same service.
Comprehensive psychological assessments
Assessment packages include clinical interviews, standardised psychological testing, review of relevant collateral information and a written diagnostic report.
| Assessment | Age range | Fee (includes report) | Medicare rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADHD assessment | Ages 12+ | $900.00 | Not available for these packages |
| Autism assessment | Ages 12+ | $1,250.00 | Not available for these packages |
These assessment packages are not Medicare-rebatable. Reception can confirm assessment suitability, availability and any alternative funding arrangements.
NDIS and third-party funded services
Scheme funding may cover some or all of an approved session. Zero out-of-pocket cost is not guaranteed; coverage depends on funding, insurer authorisation, scheme rules and any service agreement.
| Service / scheme | Duration | Listed fee | Funding conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NDIS (plan-managed or self-managed) | 60 minutes | $252.99 | Subject to plan funding and service agreement |
| NSW workers compensation (initial consultation) | 60 minutes | $284.40 | Insurer approval and claim conditions apply |
| WorkCover Queensland | 60 minutes | Confirm with reception | Rate and telehealth approval to be confirmed before booking |
| TAC psychology | 60 minutes | $250.00 | Subject to TAC eligibility and approval |
WorkCover Queensland rates and telehealth approval must be verified with reception; the previously supplied Queensland rate is not displayed as confirmed. NSW workers compensation and TAC are subject to the relevant insurer or scheme requirements. NDIS services must be appropriate to the participant's plan.
Need help choosing a service? View Dr Maria Syed's profile or contact Mindscape reception to discuss availability.
Appointment and payment policies
Psychiatry Medicare rebate policy
GP referrals need to be renewed every 12 months, and specialist referrals need to be renewed every 3 months.
You will need a GP referral to receive a Medicare rebate for your appointment.
If you are experiencing significant out-of-pocket medical costs, you may be eligible for the Medicare Safety Net. For more information, visit servicesaustralia.gov.au.
Medicare rebate is processed within 48–72 hours after your appointment.
Psychiatry Appointment & Cancellation Policy
SMS reminders are sent 3 days prior to your appointment. Please reply ‘Y’ to confirm your attendance.
A cancellation fee of $200 applies for cancellations made with less than 3 business days notice.
If you join your appointment 15 or more minutes late, it will be recorded as a no-show and a fee will apply.
If you do not attend your confirmed appointment, the full appointment fee applies for the missed session. Medicare rebates are not available for missed sessions.
Scheduling follow-up appointments is the patient's responsibility.
Why the psychiatry cancellation policy applies
Our cancellation policy exists to ensure we can continue providing high-quality mental health care to all our patients. When appointments are cancelled with insufficient notice, we are unable to offer that time to other patients who may be waiting for urgent care. This impacts both our ability to help those in need and maintains the sustainability of our practice due to resources allocated to your booked appointment.
Our cancellation fee helps us to:
- Maintain appointment availability for those requiring urgent mental health support
- Cover the operational costs of our clinic
- Ensure our mental healthcare professionals can continue providing dedicated care
- Keep our overall consultation fees reasonable
- Respect the professional time allocated for your care
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this policy. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide notice as early as possible so we can offer your appointment time to another patient in need.
Doctor Communication Policy
We do not accept medical correspondence via email. Patients must book an appointment to speak with a clinician.
Prescription renewals are processed during appointment time only.
Alternative Funding
For psychiatric consultations, we currently accept WorkCover Queensland only. Psychology funding arrangements with Dr Maria Syed are different and are listed in the psychology fee tables above.
WorkCover clients should provide an approval letter from their insurer before their appointment. For psychology telehealth services, please confirm the relevant scheme's approval requirements directly with reception.