When a GP creates a mental health treatment plan (mental health plan) with you, it means you can access lower cost sessions with a psychologist/mental health expert, as you qualify for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 visits per calendar year. Without the plan, it can be a lot more expensive to see a psychologist.

Once the first 6 sessions are completed, your psychologist will usually advise you to book in for a review with your GP. During this review appointment, the GP will assess how you are going. They may repeat some questionnaires to measure your progress. They can then enable access to 4 more sessions. You can book an an appointment with an online GP for a mental health plan here