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Private and Medicare psychology
A psychologist in Blacktown for when life feels overwhelming.
Work directly with Andrew for support with anxiety, stress and low mood, in Blacktown or by telehealth.
- Ages 12+
- Private or eligible Medicare
- Evenings and Saturdays available
Weekdays before 5pm: A$121.55 paid on the day; usually A$20 out of pocket after the eligible Medicare rebate. We do not bulk bill. Evening and Saturday fees differ. View fees and funding.
Andrew reads every enquiry and replies within 1–2 business days.
Andrew Bechara
Registered Psychologist · AHPRA PSY0002506656
Meet the psychologist who will work with you
What this can feel like
You are keeping up, but life is becoming smaller.
From the outside, you may appear to be coping. Underneath, worry, low mood or exhaustion may be affecting your sleep, motivation, relationships and ability to manage ordinary demands.
You do not need to diagnose yourself or explain everything clearly before enquiring. We can begin with what is happening, what keeps getting in the way and what you would like to be different.
- Avoiding situations that feel overwhelming.
- Replaying conversations or anticipating what might go wrong.
- Withdrawing from people or activities.
- Struggling to begin or finish everyday tasks.
- Feeling exhausted from trying to appear okay.
What happens next
What happens after you enquire
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Share the practical details
Choose who the enquiry is for, the service and funding pathway, and your contact details. Use Back at any time to change an answer.
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I contact you directly
I read the enquiry myself and contact you to clarify anything important, discuss whether the service fits and explain the available appointment options.
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We arrange the next step
If we agree to proceed, Andrew confirms available appointment times. Most first sessions are held within 1 to 2 weeks, subject to availability.
Fees and Medicare
Clear pricing, with Medicare rebates
This page covers private and Medicare therapy. The payment details below explain each pathway clearly.
| Payment pathway | Session fee | Benefit or rebate | What you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare-referred Valid Better Access referral and available services required | A$121.55 | A$101.55 | A$20.00 |
| Private health extras No GP referral required | A$121.55 | Varies; claim using your paid receipt | A$121.55 minus any fund benefit |
| Self-funded No GP referral required | A$121.55 | None | A$121.55 |
For Medicare: the full A$121.55 fee is paid on the day, then the standard A$101.55 rebate is processed electronically back to your nominated bank account, leaving the usual A$20 out of pocket. Wiser Minds does not bulk bill. You need a valid Better Access referral and available Medicare services. Eligible clients can claim up to 10 individual services per calendar year. For private health extras: Wiser Minds provides a paid receipt for you to submit to your fund. You can claim Medicare or private health extras for an appointment, not both.
After hours and Saturday appointments
The fees above apply to weekday appointments before 5pm. A limited number of after hours and Saturday appointments are available at the Blacktown office or by telehealth. They carry a higher gap, and the standard A$101.55 Medicare rebate still applies for eligible clients.
Self-funded and private health clients pay the same session fee for those times. NDIS, WorkCover and CTP appointments are billed under their own funding arrangements and are not affected. Places are limited, so discuss your preferred times when Andrew contacts you.
Working with Andrew
Therapy should make sense outside the room.
I read every enquiry, speak with you first and provide the ongoing therapy. You are not passed from an intake team to a different clinician.
We begin by making sense of what is happening, noticing the patterns that keep getting in the way and agreeing on what would make therapy useful.
We turn useful ideas into practical steps that fit your week.
We notice what is helping and adjust what is not.
Location
Where we see clients
Meet Andrew at 30 Campbell Street, Blacktown, close to the station and Westpoint. Timed street parking and paid car parks are nearby. Directions are sent with your first appointment confirmation. Secure telehealth is also available, subject to the applicable service and funding requirements.
Start your enquiry
Answer a few questions about who the enquiry is for, funding and contact details. Andrew replies within 1–2 business days. Send your enquiry from the final question.
What to have ready
Have your contact details and any funding or referral information you already know ready. Goals, detailed clinical information and report deadlines can wait until Andrew follows up securely.
Prefer to talk? Call 0484 566 263. This is an enquiry; appointment details are confirmed after Andrew reviews the fit.
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In crisis? Call Lifeline: 13 11 14, Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, or go to your nearest emergency department. Wiser Minds is not a crisis service.
Relevant reading
Useful reading before you decide
Common questions
Before you enquire
How much does therapy cost?
A 50-minute weekday session before 5pm is A$121.55. Evening and Saturday fees differ. Private health benefits vary by fund and policy.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
Yes, if you have a valid Better Access referral and available Medicare services. The standard rebate is A$101.55, leaving the usual A$20 out of pocket for weekday appointments before 5pm. Evening and Saturday fees differ.
Do I need a GP referral?
No referral is needed to enquire or attend privately. A valid Better Access referral is required before claiming a Medicare rebate.
Who is the service for?
Wiser Minds provides ongoing therapy for adults and adolescents aged 12 and over.
Where are appointments available?
Appointments may be offered at the Blacktown office or by secure telehealth.
How soon are appointments available?
Andrew responds within 1 to 2 business days. Most first sessions are held within 1 to 2 weeks of enquiry, subject to availability.
Do you offer after hours or Saturday appointments?
Yes. A limited number of after hours appointments (weekdays from 5pm) and Saturday appointments are available for private and Medicare therapy at the Blacktown office or by telehealth. These carry a higher gap than standard hours: A$50 after the Medicare rebate for after hours and A$100 for Saturday, compared with the usual A$20 for weekday appointments before 5pm. The session fee is A$151.55 after hours and A$201.55 on Saturday, and the standard A$101.55 rebate still applies for eligible Better Access clients. Self-funded and private health clients pay the same session fee for those times. Discuss your preferred times when Andrew contacts you.
A practical next step
Information was never the missing piece.
What matters is having someone you trust to help you make sense of what is happening and guide you through what comes next.
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