Our fees
- Child and adolescent initial assessmentSee what the initial assessment involves, below
- $1,300
- Adult initial assessment
- $850
- Perinatal initial assessment
- $850
- Follow-up review45 minutes
- $450
- Other psychiatric servicesAnything that is neither an initial assessment nor a standard review
- $850 per hour
- Medicare rebate on a reviewDepending on the length of the consultation
- $43.65 to $184.90
- Bulk billing
- Not available
What the initial assessment involves
A child and adolescent assessment is comprehensive, not a single short consultation. It normally includes:
- time with the parent and child together
- time with the child on their own
- time with the parent on their own
Speaking with the family together and with each person separately lets the psychiatrist build an accurate and complete history, which the assessment depends on.
How Medicare rebates work
You do not need a referral to book with us privately. To claim a Medicare rebate, you need a valid referral: a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or a referral from your GP or paediatrician. You pay the fee at the time of your appointment and Medicare pays the rebate back to you.
The rebate is set against the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item your psychiatrist uses. The item numbers that apply to a psychiatrist consultation are 296, 297, 299, 300, 302. Your referring GP or paediatrician includes these on your referral.
Common questions about fees
- How much does a child ADHD assessment cost at Lionheart Clinic?
- The child and adolescent initial assessment fee is $1,300, covering the full multi-part assessment. With a valid referral you can claim a Medicare rebate towards it.
- How much does an initial psychiatric assessment cost for an adult?
- The adult initial assessment fee is $850, and the perinatal initial assessment fee is also $850.
- Does Lionheart Clinic bulk-bill?
- No. You pay the fee at the time of your appointment and, with a valid referral, Medicare pays the rebate back to you. On a follow-up review the rebate is $43.65 to $184.90 depending on the length of the consultation.
- What referral do I need to claim a Medicare rebate?
- A GP Mental Health Treatment Plan or a referral from your GP or paediatrician. The MBS item numbers that apply to a psychiatrist consultation are 296, 297, 299, 300, 302.
Last updated 12 July 2026