Fees & funding

This page outlines the current fees and funding pathways for our service for the 2025/2026 financial year.

As a Master’s Qualified Play Therapist, Sarah accepts both self-managed and plan-managed NDIS plans, as well as private fee-paying families.

Unfortunately, at this time, Medicare and private health funds do not cover Play Therapy or Counselling services.

payments

Payments may be made by bank transfer or by direct debit and must be paid in full, before your appointment to secure the booking.

Cancellations & sickness

As a parent and a small business owner, we get that sickness and life happens. Whilst, we will always try to be accommodating, please check the cancellation policy for transparency around what will happen if you need to cancel.

current fees for 2025/26

  • In person or online

    (60-90 mins)

    $250

    This session is without your child present and is an opportunity for the parent(s)/carer to share where you are at with family life and why you may be embarking in therapy. This is where you can share, openly about your childs strengths and challenges, to set goals for therapy and discuss the intervention.

  • 45-50 minutes play therapy session (+notes and tidy up)

    $193 per hour

    Play therapy sessions are typically held weekly at the same time and place, the parent/carer will need to remain on site throughout the session.

  • Progress reports may be provided by request. These are billed at an hourly rate and usually take 2 hours.

    $193 per hour

  • From time to time it may be necessary to observe your child in different sessions and provide input to multi-disciplinary meetings.

    In this case the standard hourly rate applies.

    $193

    Travel fees for > 10km from Duncraig may apply.

  • Parent sessions are scheduled every 5-6 weeks to discuss progress and any concerns or queries the parents may have.

    Discussions will not be had in the presence of your child after their session. If something important comes up, please email to let me know.

  • Filial Therapy is a systemic intervention that involves the whole family unit.

    This can be carried out in person or online and the number of sessions required is dependent upon the individual family’s needs.

  • $193 per session

    Play Therapy at Secure Foundations can be accessed under the following NDIS support categories.

    Early Intervention Supports (younger than 7)
    Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living
    15_005_0118_1_3: Early Childhood Supports – Early Childhood Professional

    Capacity Building Supports (older than 7) 
    Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living 15_056_0128_1_3: Assessment Recommendation Therapy or Training - Other Professional