Services

Ben Bruce offers a psychology clinic to the community. He prefers to see adults, or teenagers over the age of 12 years. Ben also conducts couples and family therapy.

Ben sees private patients either self referred or referred by their doctor. If a doctor refers a patient, the doctor can refer under a Mental Health Care Plan (MBS item number 2710) so that the patient can receive a Medicare Rebate (in Australia). In this case Ben will correspond with the patient’s physician after 6 sessions and then again after 12 sessions (if need be) in order to let the Doctor know how things are going and what the patient’s needs may be. This managed care plan provides the best of both words – getting help for  a person using traditional medicine as well as an ‘allied health’ service such as psychology. The mind, belief systems, early childhood experiences, habits and patterns, etc., play a huge part in one’s overall picture of health. It is because of this that best practice in medicine is that which also acknowledges and provides assistance with mental health utilising counselling and psychological interventions.

Many people say that therapy has been the best thing they have ever done for themselves. It can completely change your life for the better.

Some patients are eligible for concessional billing (lower price) if they have a pension card.

Confidentiality is assured.

Ben can also conduct a range of seminars and workshops. He recently conducted a corporate workshop on interpersonal skills, team motivation, conflict resolution and clear communication.

FEES:

Ben charges a standard 1 hr consultation rate of $145.00.  A rebate of around $80.00 is available to patients under the Medicare scheme. Certian private health funds also provide a rebate.