Rates & Bookings

Rates / Payment & Medical Aids

The practice rates are aligned with medical aid rates and will be submitted directly on behalf of the client at the relevant medical aid rate.Should you not belong to a Medical Aid, you will be consulted on a private tariff.Sessions are 50 mins (therapeutic hour) and the rate is R1,400 per session.The following payment options are available:
  • Cash/Credit Card/Zapper (directly after the appointment)
  • EFT (before the appointment) *see banking details below (POP to be emailed prior to the session).
Please make note of the following:
  • In all instances you are fully responsible for the payment of sessions should your medical aid not pay for any reason whatsoever.
  • It is the responsibility of the client to check the availability of benefits prior to the commencement of treatment.
  • Please note the private tariff will be reviewed and amended in January of each year.
  • Please note medical aids do not cover appointments not kept or late cancellations. Appointments must be re-scheduled 24hrs in advance to avoid charges.
  • Payment of an overdue account is subject to the Prescribed Rate of Interest Act for all accounts and charges that are not paid within a 30-day period. If I am compelled to employ the services of an attorney/debt collection agency all costs associated with the recovery of the debt will be for your account.

Bookings / Appointments

Booking requests are to be made via WhatsApp or email. Please be patient as responses may take a day due to the psychologist being in sessions. Once the necessary paperwork is completed a calendar link will be sent for you to choose your appointment slot online.The appointment will be confirmed by a message and a reminder message will be sent 24hrs prior.

Booking for Adolescents

Adolescents under the age of 18 years old will require both parents to sign the Informed Consent Form before treatment may commence. This is also applicable when parents are divorced or no longer living together.Adolescents will require a minimum of six sessions. The first session they will be seen individually. The second session the parents will be seen to obtain further collateral. During the 6th session, parents will be updated on the therapeutic progress.

Booking Cancellations

Cancellations and rescheduling of appointments must be made not later than 24 hours prior to appointments. If an appointment is missed the full fee will be charged. Please note a fee may also be charged for late cancellations. Cancellations for Monday appointments must be made by Friday at 16h00.

Confidentiality

All sessions are private and confidential. As per the HPCSA Ethical Code of Conduct, the only time confidentiality may be broken is in the event that a client admits they plan to harm themselves or someone else, or in the event that I am subpoenaed by a court of law. The topic of confidentiality and disclosure will be discussed with both the parents and adolescent prior to commencing therapyPlease note that the Informed Consent Form must be signed by clients before engaging in psychological services.