Man Counsellor Fees and Advantages
Same real-world spend as a typical MHCP — without GP paperwork, diagnosis on a plan, or delays.
Straightforward pricing:
$150.00 (GST inc) per session
$185.00 (GST inc) with Philip Armstrong
Our fee is about the same as what many people already pay out-of-pocket (the gap) when seeing a psychologist under a GP Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
If you have private health extras, check whether your fund offers counselling rebates.
Privacy first
No Medicare plan means no formal diagnosis on record and fewer people involved in your care.
Everything is private by default — from booking to payment.
All online sessions are delivered via encrypted telehealth, and you’ll receive a receipt for insurance claims (if eligible).
Faster to start
- Book directly with Man Counsellor — no GP plan or review blocks.
- You could already have had your first session by the time you get a GP appointment.
- MHCPs are serviced by a psychologist and most have significant wait lists.
- Evening appointment options.
- Choose to attend appointments via video call or by phone.
Cost comparison at a glance
Typical MHCP Pathway
Man Counsellor
What you pay
Psychologist fee minus Medicare rebate = gap (out-of-pocket)
One fee (roughly equivalent to a typical MHCP gap)
Extra GP visit
Longer GP appointment to create/review the plan (often attracts a GP gap)
No GP visit needed to start
Admin & pace
Issued in blocks (e.g., 6 + review + 4); extra admin
Start now; pace sessions to your goals and budget
Privacy
Diagnosis recorded on the plan; clinician reports back to GP
Private by default (no plan/diagnosis required for access)
Format
Varies by provider
Male‑friendly structure: contract the goal; short turns; Validation → Solution; one tool to use tonight
Note: GP and psychologist fees vary. Some clinics bulk-bill. Our pricing is designed to match what many people already spend out-of-pocket on MHCP sessions — just without the extra GP visit.
Why this is good value
- You pay about what many already pay as a MHCP gap — without the GP appointment/admin.
- You keep more privacy by default (no plan diagnosis needed).
- You get momentum quickly (book now, start this week).
- You leave each session with one practical tool to use the same day.
Stretch your dollars
- Start weekly, then shift to fortnightly/monthly once momentum builds.
- Use our short worksheets between sessions to pay for progress, not repetition.
- Pair with a free/low-cost digital CBT course (e.g., MindSpot/THIS WAY UP).
- Check your private health extras for counselling rebates.
FAQs
Do I save money by skipping a GP Mental Health Plan?
Often, yes. Many people pay a GP gap for the longer appointment needed to create or review the plan — on top of the psychologist’s session gap. With us, you pay a single fee (about the same as a typical MHCP gap) and skip the extra GP visit.
(Actual GP fees vary; some clinics bulk-bill.)
Will not using a MHCP affect care quality?
No. You’re paying about the same as most people already do out-of-pocket — but with faster access, more privacy, and a session style designed to help men get traction quickly. Our counsellors are fully qualified, registered, and experienced.
Could a MHCP diagnosis affect an overseas visa?
Generally, no. A MHCP diagnosis on its own rarely impacts short-stay visitor visas, and these records aren’t automatically shared. Visa health checks usually focus on hospitalisations, current risk, or dependency. That said, make sure your travel insurance covers any pre-existing conditions.
Ready to Start a Conversation?
If you’re ready to take the next step, book a confidential session.
We’ll keep it focused, private, and practical.
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