Fees

Melbourne DBT Centre is an adherent DBT service. This means our programs provide DBT as it was designed, and researched. Because of this, we get great results. You can attend individual therapy with us. If you want or need DBT, our full program is 3.5 hours of treatment per week. We have designed our programs so they can be done in a 9 months, or in three 12 week blocks. This means our program can be staggered over time if needed, for personal or financial reasons. Please speak to us if you have queries about how to get the program to work for you. Send us an email or call us to discuss further how we can support you.

Fees and Financial Support

We accept all types of third party payers, including NDIS, Workcover, TAC, Veteran Affairs, DHS, VOCAT and other third party payments.

What Participants Say

People in DBT programs say they actually enjoy participating in the program, and DBT Graduates uniformly say that DBT has made a tremendous difference in their lives.

The treatment really does work!

Weekly DBT Structure

Group Skills Session

2.5 hours

Individual Therapy

1 hour

Phone Coaching

As needed

Total Weekly

3.5+ hours

Medicare Rebates & GP Referral

Follow these steps to obtain Medicare rebates for our DBT program.

Book a Mental Health Plan Appointment

Make an appointment with your GP specifically for a Mental Health Plan. Tell the receptionist you need an Item 2710 consultation.

Discuss with Your GP

The decision to write a Mental Health Plan should be made jointly between yourself and your GP based on your needs and eligibility.

Get Your Referrals

If your GP is supportive, ask them to write a referral to The Melbourne DBT Center and consider a Chronic Disease Management Plan if eligible.

GP Support Available

Your GP is welcome to contact us with any questions about the program or referral process.

Important: This process is different from a standard GP consultation. Booking the correct appointment type (Item 2710) ensures proper billing and prevents the need for additional consultations.

Medicare Rebates are available for our services. Depending on your fund, health insurance rebates may also be available.

To obtain the Medicare rebates for the program, you need to make an appointment with your GP to have a Mental Health Care Plan written. This is different from a standard consultation with your GP and involves them billing the appointment as an Item 2710. When you call your GP to make this appointment, you should tell the receptionist that you are booking in to have a Mental Health Care Plan written so that the correct time and billing item number is allocated. This will prevent you needing to have a second consultation with your GP.

The decision to write a Mental Health Care Plan for you and refer you to the Melbourne DBT Centre is at the discretion of your GP and should be made jointly between yourself and your GP.

If your GP is supportive, they may be able to write a second referral under a Chronic Disease Management Plan, which may allow further rebates if you are eligible. Your GP is welcome to contact us with any questions.