INFORMATION FOR NEW PATIENTS: TERMS AND CONDITIONS
CASSIE LOBLEY
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
These Conditions of Service cover the matters of Fees and Broken Appointments. Your signature below is taken as youracknowledgement and agreement to these Conditions of Service. Any variation must be made before your first appointment.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Windsor Allied Health collects personal information about you from you, your representative or a third party, using forms, online portals and other electronic or paper correspondence to collect this information. Windsor Allied Health may also be provided personal information by other organisations where referrals or collaboration are required.
Windsor Allied Health, as service providers, will not ask you for any personal information which we do not need. The Privacy Act (1988) requires that we collect information for a purpose that is reasonably necessary for, or related to, a function or activity of Windsor Allied Health as a service provider.
All information and records regarding you are kept strictly confidential. No information will be released to anyone without your authority. If you were referred by a Medical Practitioner or other professional, I will usually send them an initial report and provide regular reports of your progress as this is a normal professional courtesy. It may be appropriate to liaise with them about related medical issues and medication. If a child or adolescent was referred for assessment or intervention, reports, and assessment results will be forwarded to the involved/collaborating Medical Partitioner(s), Specialist(s), Allied Health Worker(s), and School. If you do not want this to happen or would like to have certain limitations imposed upon the amount of information conveyed, please discuss this with me at the first consultation. Where the cost of your consultations is covered by an insurance company, regular reports are required by them. You are welcome to a copy of any report that is written concerning you. If there are particular issues that come up in your therapy that you do not wish to have written about, please indicate this to me during your treatment. If you are involved in a Court case and a psychologist appears on your behalf or is subpoenaed to appear in Court, please note that psychologists’ records have no special legal privilege, I would not be allowed to withhold from the Court any information you have given me. If you are involved in or are aware that you may have a possible legal issue arising related to the matter that you are seeking psychological help for, please inform me of this. Psycho-legal assessments and consultations require a specific approach that can be different from a normal counseling or assessment session.
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
A Provisional Psychologist is someone who has completed their tertiary qualifications and is undertaking a program of supervision with a senior psychologist as they develop their applied skills. This means you or your child’s case notes will be discussed with Charl Fourie on a weekly basis to provide the provisional psychologist with guidance and best practice strategies. Please note that personal information, such as your or your child’s name, will remain undisclosed to ensure confidentiality.
FEES
The current fee that is recommended by the Australian Psychological Society is $300.00 for a standard 50-minute session. Windsor's fee for registered Psychologists is $230, which usually includes a rebate from Medicare for those with referrals from GPs. Due to Cassie's provisional registration, you will only be charged the out-of-pocket expense, which is $140.00 for a 50-minute session. Payment is expected on the day of consultation. Fees for NDIS clients will be billed in line with NDIS guidelines.
Shorter or longer appointments are charged proportionately less or more. Please contact Reception to enquire about fees for sessions less or more than 50 minutes. Payments may be made by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, or Credit Card. Any out-of-pocket expenses with be the responsibility of the client.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Should you need to change or cancel and appointment it would be appreciated if you could allow 48 hours’ notice. If you cancel within 48 hours,you will be charged 50% of your appointment fee. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment or do not attend your scheduled appointment,you will be charged the full appointment fee. If you need to cancel for emergencies or sudden illness, the cancellation fee may be waived. Cancellations can be made by contacting Reception on 6327 5701. If there is no answer, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible.
RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOUR
We are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all clients and staff members. To maintain a positive and productive therapeutic relationship and ensure the well-being of everyone involved, we kindly request that all clients adhere to the following respectful behavior policy:
Speak and communicate in a considerate and respectful manner during all interactions with your mental health provider and practice staff.
Avoid engaging in offensive, aggressive, or disrespectful language, gestures, or behaviours.
Refrain from engaging in any behavior that disrupts or creates an uncomfortable or unsafe environment for providers, staff, or other clients.
Harassment, discrimination, or any form of abusive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in immediate termination of services.
Recognize and respect the professional boundaries that exist between clients and mental health providers.
Understand that a therapist-client relationship is based on trust and focused on your well-being.
By adhering to these guidelines, you contribute to creating a harmonious and supportive atmosphere where everyone can focus on personal growth and healing. Your commitment to respectful behavior is greatly appreciated.