Question 1

Kara Yeske's Qualifications and Registration

Accepted Answer

Qualifications and Registrations
Deakin University, Melbourne. Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Deakin University, Melbourne. Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Deakin University, Melbourne. Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)
Registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Psychologist.  Endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist. Registration number: PSY0001126863
AHPRA board approved supervisor, for registrar program principal supervisor, area of clinical psychology, and provisional psychologists
Circle of security parenting facilitator

Question 2

Coaching and Psychological Therapeutic Approaches

Accepted Answer

A framework that engages biological and evolutionary concepts from Bowen Family Systems Theory (of human emotional relationship process and behaviour patterns), in conjunction with a range of evidence-based therapies and concepts including:
informal Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 
Schema Therapy concepts
Self Compassion 
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness
Circle of security
Growth Mindset

Question 3

What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)

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A MHTP is a plan created by you and your GP, outlining your mental health needs, what kind of support/health care you need, your treatment goals and the best options for treatment. This plan allows you to claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 Psychology sessions per calendar year. To start with, your GP will refer you for up to 6 sessions at a time.

After your first referral of up to 6 sessions, if you are seeking more sessions, your psychologist will write to your GP and request you visit them again to receive a re-referral. The GP can then refer you for further sessions. This will allow you to claim the further sessions you are eligible for (e.g. further 4 sessions), bringing you to a total of 10 sessions for the calendar year.

Please see "Rebates" section for further information.

Question 4

Am I eligible for a Rebate?

Accepted Answer

Medicare rebates

Medicare rebates are for Australians experiencing mental health difficulties. Referrals must be made through a general practitioner or psychiatrist, who will assess eligibility for rebates under a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). The rebate is only available with a valid referral.

Effective 1st July 2026, the Medicare rebate is $149.05  per 50 minute session, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. The full session fee is paid by you at the time of your appointment, with the rebate amount processed directly back into your nominated bank account.

To ensure your eligibility, please collect your MHTP + referral letter before your appointment at Map Your Way Psychology.

Private Health Insurance

If you have Private Health Insurance, you may be eligible for a psychology rebate, dependant on your health fund and level of cover/extras entitlements. Please first check with your health fund directly whether you are eligible.

If eligible, Map Your Way Psychology can provide you with your invoice for claiming.

Bulk billing:
Map Your Way is a private clinic, and therefore does not provide bulk billing.

Question 5

Can a MHTP be used for couples therapy?

Accepted Answer

No, MHTP's are provided for individual use only.

Question 6

Do I have to have a referral/MHTP to attend sessions?

Accepted Answer

No. If you don't have a referral/MHCP, this just means that you will not receive a medicare rebate for your session, and will instead be out of pocket for the full session fee.

Question 7

Third Party Payments/additional funding

Accepted Answer

Map Your Way Psychology does not work with clients through third parties such as WorkCover and TAC.

Map Your Way Psychology does not provide court assessments or reports.

Map Your Way Psychology is not a registered NDIS provider and only accepts referrals from self-managed NDIS clients.

Question 8

Why is the fee cost of an initial session higher?

Accepted Answer

The initial session fee is at a higher rate to account for the additional time and tasks involved in registering and seeing a new client for the first time.

Question 9

How much notice do I need to give to reschedule or cancel a session?

Accepted Answer

Map Your Way Psychology requires 48-hours (2-days notice) prior to your appointment.

If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice 50% of the session fee will be charged. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, the full fee will be charged.

Map Your Way Psychology accepts notification of rescheduling or cancellations of appointments via direct email to Kara. SMS cancellation or rescheduling is not accepted.
 
Non-attendance to appointments will incur payment of the full session fee.

Question 10

How and when do I pay for my appointment

Accepted Answer

The full session fee is payable at the time of your appointment. Consultation fees are processed by Dr Kara Yeske's online practice management software provider, Halaxy. Following each consultation, Halaxy will debit the consultation fee from your nominated credit card or debit card.

Question 11

How do I book an appointment

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Go to the contact page and use the form to submit your details. You will then be provided with a short (10 min) phone call to check suitability to work together. If appropriate, an initial appointment can then be organised during the phone call. The contact page also outlines the session days/times offered by appointment.

Please refer to the "Fees" tab for session fee information.

Question 12

Court reports and appointed therapy

Accepted Answer

Map Your Way does not provide:
Court assessments, other court documents e.g. marital certificates, or court reports​
Court appointed therapy

Question 13

Crisis Support Options

Accepted Answer

Map Your Way Psychology is not a crisis service.

If you require urgent support, an option is to contact your General Practitioner.

If you require immediate crisis support, Map Your Way Psychology strongly encourages you to call 000 or present to your nearest emergency department.

The following crisis supports are also available:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
BeyondBlue: 1300 22 46 36
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732

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