outlanderSenior Contributor
rough time
is anyone around to talk to atm
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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according to the gp apparently they arent even allowed to do concession prices @Sans911
im in nsw, but i havent found anything about it being illegal to bulk bill, but i dont suppose there would be much info on that for the public anyway.
i cant find any uni clinics at all. i mean there must be one somewhere. the students need to learn but i cant find any info at all. it just has information for supports for students, not services to the public.
i dont really know what else to do. i feel so stuck. i dont like asking for help anymore, it almost feels pointless and its straining you guys on here.
it really is upsetting me.
im in nsw, but i havent found anything about it being illegal to bulk bill, but i dont suppose there would be much info on that for the public anyway.
i cant find any uni clinics at all. i mean there must be one somewhere. the students need to learn but i cant find any info at all. it just has information for supports for students, not services to the public.
i dont really know what else to do. i feel so stuck. i dont like asking for help anymore, it almost feels pointless and its straining you guys on here.
it really is upsetting me.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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whats the difference between psychology sessions and counselling sessions?
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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In reponse to you only affording sessions every few weeks or so @outlander - surely that is preferable to not seeing anyone at all - you have 3 MHCP sessions left that you could spread out every 2-3 weeks then you could afford ongoing session after that for every 2-3 weeks until the beginning of next year when you will get 10 more sessions. Please also ask about the extra 5 sessions you could access through the CDMP that surely you would be eligible for with your physical conditions - these are medicare rebated as well (you might still have to pay a gap fee but it should not be as much as paying the total amount privately) - this could also allow you to save up some money for privately paid sessions and be able to see someone every 2 weeks or so.
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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It's not straining me at all @outlander
I'll be here for as long as you need me to be lil Sis. Counsellors aren't as highly trained as pyschologists but they're still very good. Some counselling services are through sexual assault services, trauma services. Some of these are low cost or free. You might find them suitable for you, but they might not have skills in dbt
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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@Zoe7 i asked my gp about the extra 5 sessions at my last appt, and she said they dont do that anymore either.
my gp has told me to stay with headspace and then keep working on my own until i can renew the mhcp next year. headspace doesnt offer any services outside the mhcp which is crappy because i wouldve happily stayed with the psychologist from there.
finding a fit is proving to be the hardest part.
my gp has told me to stay with headspace and then keep working on my own until i can renew the mhcp next year. headspace doesnt offer any services outside the mhcp which is crappy because i wouldve happily stayed with the psychologist from there.
finding a fit is proving to be the hardest part.
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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ok @Sans911 cause there is a clinic 2 hrs away however on the site it says it offers counselling for free and psychologist services are bulk billed with a mhcp.
ive just sent an email to them to see if the bulk billing will be continued outside of the mhcp, and if not pricing for those sessions.
and ive enquired about the counselling services. and how would i go about accessing them.
i was told counselling is for short term things so often they do an intake session etc to see what the best course is as well.
ive just sent an email to them to see if the bulk billing will be continued outside of the mhcp, and if not pricing for those sessions.
and ive enquired about the counselling services. and how would i go about accessing them.
i was told counselling is for short term things so often they do an intake session etc to see what the best course is as well.
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Zoe7Senior Contributor
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Well I can't say that your GP is wrong @outlander but I have just had a CDMP done for 5 sessions for my physio - this is something that you can contact medicare yourself to find out but it seems that your GP might need to brush up on what is available too. Chronic Diseases Management Plan info. can be found here
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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thanks @Zoe7 ill have a look at the link.
she seems to be out of touch with these things, unless shes not thinking about the physical side of things. shes gone now and have to start seeing a new gp eventually so might be worth a meantion to them, they might be more in touch with these services..
she seems to be out of touch with these things, unless shes not thinking about the physical side of things. shes gone now and have to start seeing a new gp eventually so might be worth a meantion to them, they might be more in touch with these services..
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Sans911Senior Contributor
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Well done @outlander
It can't hurt to see what they offer. It's great you're not giving and you're still trying. Big, big hugs lil Sis.
Even if what they offer is short term it might lead onto someone else that they can recommend..
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outlanderSenior Contributor
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fingers crossed @Sans911 theres not really much else i can do except save and enquire with services that might be alright.
thank you for your help and yours too @Zoe7 
