You do not need a referral simply to contact Wiser Minds.
Private therapy | Medicare rebates available
Psychologist in Blacktown with Medicare rebates for ages 12+.
Work directly with Andrew for practical 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 may be coping, but it is taking more out of you.
Anxiety, low mood or stress can quietly affect sleep, motivation, relationships and the things you keep putting off. Therapy offers a place to understand what is happening and begin working on it practically.
- Worry continuing after the immediate problem has passed.
- Ordinary tasks taking more effort than they used to.
- Withdrawing or putting off things that matter.
- Feeling flat, tense or mentally exhausted.
What happens next
What happens after you enquire
01
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.
02
Andrew contacts you directly
Andrew reviews the enquiry, clarifies anything important and discusses fit, availability and the referral pathway.
03
Arrange the first session
Andrew confirms available appointment times. Most first sessions are held within 1 to 2 weeks, subject to availability. A valid referral is required before any appointment you intend to claim through Medicare.
Fees and Medicare
Clear pricing, with Medicare rebates
The weekday therapy fee before 5pm is A$121.55. Evening and Saturday fees differ. What remains out of pocket depends on the pathway you use.
| 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.
Better Access
Using Medicare for therapy
A valid Better Access referral and available Medicare services are required before claiming a rebate.
For weekday appointments before 5pm, pay A$121.55 on the day. The standard A$101.55 rebate leaves the usual A$20 out of pocket.
Working with Andrew
Therapy with a clear direction.
I will help you make sense of what is happening, identify the patterns that keep getting in the way and agree with you on what would make therapy useful. Sessions remain practical, with progress reviewed against the goals we set together.
Andrew draws on CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing according to the person and their goals, rather than applying one fixed program.
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
From Andrew
When Life Feels Overwhelming but You're Still Functioning
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Read the articleFrom AndrewWhat Happens in Your First Psychology Session
A plain-language guide to what you can expect when therapy begins.
Read the articleFrom AndrewYour Teen Says They're Fine, but Something Feels Off
How to notice change without turning every difficult week into a diagnosis.
Read the articleCommon questions
Before you enquire
Do I need a referral to get started?
No. You can enquire or begin privately without a referral. A valid Better Access referral and available Medicare services are required before claiming a rebate.
How do payments work with Medicare?
For weekday appointments before 5pm, you pay A$121.55 on the day. Evening and Saturday fees differ. For an eligible appointment, the standard A$101.55 rebate is processed electronically, leaving the usual A$20 out of pocket.
How do private payments and health insurance work?
Private clients pay A$121.55 for weekday appointments before 5pm. Evening and Saturday fees differ. Wiser Minds provides a paid receipt to submit to your fund, and any benefit depends on your policy.
When do I pay, and can Wiser Minds see my card details?
With your written consent, payment details are stored securely through Halaxy's payment provider. Full card details are not visible to Wiser Minds.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your goals, needs and circumstances. You and Andrew agree on goals and review whether the work remains useful.
Can I attend in Blacktown or by telehealth?
Yes. Appointments may be offered at the Blacktown office or by secure telehealth.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate for telehealth?
Eligible Better Access telehealth appointments can attract the standard rebate when referral and service requirements are met.
How soon could I begin?
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
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