Provisional Psychologists

While provisional psychologists are not eligible for Medicare rebates, they can work with private clients (self-referred), NDIS participants, and some institutions under EAPs and Workcover. There are several benefits from visiting our provisional psychologists:

Latest knowledge - Because provisional psychologists have completed their education recently, they have been exposed to the latest theories and approach to mental healthcare, bringing fresh knowledge to our ongoing understanding of the brain and its processes.

Regulated by formal professional bodies - Like their fully registered peers, provisional psychologists must comply with all the regulations established by several professional bodies, such as AHPRA, AAPI, APS and others. This means complying with high standards of education, ethics and professional practice.

Experience in related fields - Sometimes provisional psychologists develop their career as a result of previous experiences in similar or related fields. For example, at Brain Care our current provisional psychologists bring other practical experiences -as a case worker, and as a neurofeedback practitioner respectively.

No referral needed, shorter waiting lists - Because provisional psychologists are not eligible for Medicare rebates (meaning you don’t need a referral from a GP) their waiting list tends to be shorter. This is a benefit if you are coming to Brain Care as a self-referred individual or an NDIS participant for some services.

Reduced fees - While Medicare rebates are not applicable, provisional psychologists attract a substantially reduced rate -at about 50% less than their fully registered peers. Once they complete their internship, full rates apply to each consultation.