Dr Kate Cain - Clinical Psychologist
Dr Kate Cain is a clinical psychologist who helps bring an understanding to clients’ issues and a focus on what they might be able to do to make changes in their life. Every client has their own story and their own life values and goals. Being guided by those, Kate works with her clients to develop a plan to help make the changes they want in order to improve their wellbeing and have a happier life.
Kate has a lot of empathy for people who may at times be struggling with life. You will not be judged. Kate will help you with techniques and strategies to understand and manage those issues, and will work with you to help identify your strengths and qualities in order to build your resilience.
Kate works with clients via Telehealth video sessions. New clients can contact Kate at help@mindfulresolutions.com.au Note: The fee for a 50 minute session is $250. This is well below the current $300 fee recommended by the Australian Psychological Society.
Kate is currently heavily booked until Christmas. Existing clients can email help@mindfulresolutions.com.au to be placed on the cancellation list. New clients are welcome but initial sessions won’t be possible until the new year.
Clinical Psychologist payment & rebate information
You may be able to receive up to 10 Medicare rebates per calendar year for treatment from a registered Clinical Psychologist. To receive this rebate your GP needs to prepare a Mental Health Treatment Plan and provide you with a referral letter. Currently the rebate is $141.85 per session (2024-2025).
Under Medicare regulations, you can claim up to ten sessions per calendar year (January to December), however each referral can only be for a maximum of six appointments. Once you have had your first six appointments you will need to see your doctor again for another referral letter.
Talk to your GP about obtaining a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral or alternatively, you may be able to claim from your private health insurance. Please speak with your health fund to confirm your policy coverage.
Payment is required on the day of your session, with an invoice sent after the session so you make your claim via Medicare. If you have Extras cover you may be able to make a claim through your private health insurer.
If you are seeking help from a Clinical Psychologist, contact Dr Kate Cain at help@mindfulresolutions.com.au. Referral letters and Mental Health Treatment plans can be faxed by clinics to 03 9957 8132.
If you need to cancel or change an appointment please send an email to help@mindfulresolutions.com.au. At least 24 hours notice is required, 48 hours notice is preferable. New clients can enquire about availability via email help@mindfulresolutions.com.au
If you require urgent help and a psychologist is unavailable please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.