FAQs
Fees & Rebates
Fees
Updated: 16 Feb 2026
Therapy
Fees vary depending on therapy or service, please contact the practice. Bookings
Supervision
Psychology students and graduates, or colleagues seeking supervision for their work or training can enquire about fees when they contact the practice. Bookings
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis fees and treatment is separately discussed based on interest. Bookings
Medicare rebate
The Medicare rebate is currently $99. My practice processes your rebate on the day after payment. Please obtain a valid GP referral before your first appointment and send it by email to my practice. Without a valid referral, no rebate applies. Sessions cannot be back-dated.
Can I use private health Insurance?
Please check your coverage level with your insurer, and let me know.
Psychology Referral
Please ask your GP to create a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and write a referral letter to the practice email address: bitariazati@pm.me
The referral letter contains the standard details about you, and your doctor for a referral.
Standard psychology referral letter:
- The date
- doctor's signature
- provider No.
- initial diagnosis by the doctor
- your full name (as listed on Medicare)
- date of birth
- address
- Medicare number
- the number of sessions requested (standard is always six, with a review for four more later).
Privacy and Confidentiality
The only way to ensure privacy and confidentiality is to talk in your sessions. Do not share private information about your sessions online.
In my practice patient privacy and confidentiality is taken seriously. I do not discuss or share patient's private records including attendance* and my notes outside of the consulting room or by email. You can book an appointment and I will discuss the records with you directly in the session.
My practice follows the Australian law, and standard guideline for private psychology. Read my privacy policy.
*A receipt from a therapist is also a private health record, you must state purpose (i.e., private health insurance) so an accurate receipt after payment can be issued. As of July 2025, my practice processes the Medicare rebate on the day.
Therapy
How we work
Therapy is a commitment and fixing regular session times is required for therapy. I give a regular weekly time so you can plan ahead.
Can I attend sessions online?
Online sessions are not automatic and are discussed in your session. Online sessions are considered when you are travelling, or sick, or we have a discussed arrangement. I explain all this in the first or second session.
Therapies offered
Other than CBT, relationship and trauma-focused therapies, I am also specially and extensively trained in intensive psychotherapy and psychoanalysis which is for those wanting to make a commitment to treatment.
I have had over a decade of my own analysis, and currently continuing with an analyst from École de Psychanalyse des Forums du Champ Lacanien (EPFCL School), Paris. My cases are supervised by an analyst from the same school. I teach psychoanalysis in an international project I am the founder of, Lacan Tehran, for the training of therapists.
Doctors
How psychoanalytic therapy helps treat chronic problems and issues
Many people find psychoanalytic therapy and psychoanalysis very helpful for a range of chronic and severe mental health concerns, including personality disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, sexuality and identity struggles. This therapy is specially effective for issues stemming from trauma and childhood abuse, treatment-resistant depression, OCDs, psychosis and range of other difficulties. I am a member with the International Forums, Colorado Analytic Forum and continue my professional development activities with the Psychoanalytic School. I have undergone my own analysis.
How can I refer a patient for child psychology in Hawthorn?
Child
I accept referrals from specialists, GPs, paediatricians or psychiatrists. These referrals can be emailed to my practice. Please ask your patient to contact my practice to book.
Parents
Under a new Medicare model, parents are also eligible to be seen for two of those sessions in the child's plan. If the parents want help with a personal problem, a separate referral is required for the parent.
Reports
What is the process for requesting reports?
If you require a report, please book an appointment at either Hawthorn or Belgrave. During the session, we will discuss the purpose of the report, relevant content, privacy and confidentiality considerations, and my assessment of your situation. Informed consent is obtained from the client prior to preparation. After I have obtained informed consent* to write a report, I generate an invoice. Reports are prepaid.
*Informed consent: This is different from a signed consent form. Informed consent involves a discussion about the potential implications associated with writing and releasing a report and addressing them as best as possible.
Are you a provider for TAC and Workcover?
Yes, I can indicate my provider number if you contact me directly: bitariazati[at]pm.me. Please include the client claim number in the subject line and specify whether it is TAC or WorkCover, along with the number of funded sessions. Be sure to attach a copy of the psychology sessions approval letter.
Do you provide therapy to victims of violence and write reports?
Yes, I am familiar with the VOCAT process and have experience writing reports. Solicitors can email me at bitariazati[at]pm.me with the patient’s contact details. Please advise the client to obtain a GP referral letter as this will enable communication with the doctor if needed to support the client.
Are you a provider for NDIS?
No, I am not a registered provider. However, I can offer services and invoice the plan manager directly. The plan manager can email me at bitariazati[at]pm.me, including the client number and the number of funded psychology sessions.