Frequently Asked Questions

No, at present I generally have capacity to see you within a week of receiving your referral (sometimes sooner). 

🧠 Medicare Rebates and Fee for Telehealth Therapy Sessions

The fee for a standard 51-minute counselling session with Luke is $230.

✅ If you supply a valid Mental Health Care Plan (a referral from your GP) you may be eligible for a rebate of $98.95 via Medicare. 

✅ Medicare rebates apply to up to 10 sessions per 12 months. 

✅ Where a rebate is involved, your out-of-pocket expense will be $131.05. 

🧠 DVA Funded Telehealth Therapy at Carolan Psychology Carolan Psychology provides accessible, confidential telehealth therapy for eligible Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) clients across Australia—with no gap fee. That means veterans can receive support from a registered psychologist without any out-of-pocket costs.

✅ Therapy available for a wide range of mental health concerns. 

✅ Referrals accepted under DVA treatment cycle arrangements. 

✅ Sessions delivered via secure video or phone. 

✅ No gap fee for eligible DVA Gold or White Card holders.

🧠 Gap-Free TAC and WorkCover Therapy at Carolan Psychology Carolan Psychology also provides gap-free access to therapy for eligible TAC (Transport Accident Commission) and WorkCover clients. This means you can receive high-quality psychological support without any out-of-pocket expenses.

✅ Therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns. 

✅ Support for recovery from workplace or transport-related injuries.

✅ Sessions delivered via secure video or phone. 

✅ No gap fee for eligible TAC and WorkCover clients.

🧠 Gap-Free NDIS-Funded Therapy at Carolan Psychology Carolan Psychology provides therapy with no out-of-pocket costs for eligible NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) participants. We also offer home visits for clients in the Peninsula Bayside area, ensuring accessible and convenient care.

✅ Therapy for a wide range of mental health concerns. 

✅ Support tailored to individual needs and goals. 

✅ Sessions delivered via secure video, phone, or in-home visits.

✅ No gap fee for approved NDIS plans.

Luke Carolan is a registered general psychologist (AHPRA) and is fully insured. Luke has been registered with AHPRA since 2020 and achieved full registration as a psychologist in 2022 after completing the 4+2 internship program and board exam. The 4+2 program involves 2 years of psychological practice in an approved role, supervision of practice by a board approved supervisor, and numerous professional development activities.

Since 2017, Luke has supported clients across the youth mental health sector, AOD rehabilitation programs, disability support and COVID mental health programs.

• 4+2 Intership
•  Monash University - Graduate Diploma Psychology Advanced.  2020 
• Swinburne University of Technology -Bachelor of social science (psychology). 2014 - 2017