Take the first step ..
Make An Appointment
- Discuss Any Questions You Have
Bev is my trusted personal assistant. Call Bev on 0404-733-782 as many times as you want to, and she will help you feel comfortable and at ease, and will answer any questions you have about the clinic and what to expect during your visits.
- Make An Appointment
When you are ready to make an appointment, call Bev on 0404-733-782 and she will arrange it with you.
- Come For Your Appointment
When you come to your appointment at the clinic, Bev will welcome you, offer you a treat and a drink, and help you to feel at ease.
What To Expect
For most people, their first interaction is with my personal assistant Bev.
Bev is my trusted personal assistant. Call Bev on 0404-733-782 as many times as you want to, and she will help you feel comfortable and at ease, and will answer any questions you have about the clinic and what to expect during your visits.
When you are ready to make an appointment, call Bev on 0404-733-782 and she will arrange it with you.
On the appointed day, you will come to the rooms for your appointment.
When you come to your appointment at the rooms, Bev will welcome you, offer you a treat and a drink, and help you to feel at ease in the reception area.
The reception area is quiet and private. There is usually nobody else present except Bev and yourself. Occasionally you may briefly see another patient leave Kelvin’s office before your therapy session starts, or waiting in the reception when your therapy session ends.
This is a quiet and comfortable environment for most people. However, if you have any concerns please discuss these with Bev via phone before your appointment or when you arrive for your appointment. If you would like even more more privacy Bev will assist you. If you prefer a music or a chat while waiting, Bev will assist you with that as well.
There will be some paperwork to fill out before we get started. It is not complex but if you would like help Bev will be ready to assist you.
When it is time for your appointment to start, Kelvin will come into the reception area to greet you and usher you into the his office. In his office he will invite you to sit on his very comfortable couch.
FAQS
Questions You May Have
For further information or clarification or to discuss your options please contact our practise manager Beverly directly on 0404 733 782 or email an inquiry to kelvin@larfieldpsychology.com.
Appointment times are available from 8am to 7pm weekdays.
All appointments and enquiries should be directed to Bev by calling 0404 733 782.
Protecting your privacy is of the utmost importance.
All psychological services maintain confidentiality for all patients seen. Clinical records cannot be accessed by any third party without written consent. All services are in accordance with state laws.
Information revealed in therapy, even the information that you have made an appointment, is not disclosed to others unless you provide written authorisation for that information to be released.
The exceptions to this practice are:
- When the psychologist believes you present an imminent danger to yourself or others.
- When the life or safety of a readily identifiable third person is endangered.
- When the psychologist believes that a child or vulnerable adult is being subjected to abuse, neglect or exploitation.
- When disclosure is made necessary by legal proceedings.
- When a patient becomes gravely disabled.
- If you are a minor (under the age of 18).
Patients are encouraged to address any questions or concerns about this important issue during the initial session.
Email
Please note that email is not a confidential medium for communication. Because we are concerned about protecting our patients’ privacy and cannot ensure confidentiality of e-mail communication, Kelvin does not use e-mail to discuss patient’s clinical issues.
Yes many patients can claim a medicare rebate.
In order to claim a Medicare rebate you need to make an appointment with your GP who will conduct an assessment. If you meet the relevant criteria, the GP will complete a Mental Health Care Plan which can provide access of up to 20 rebates within one calendar year.
If you are claiming a rebate under the Mental Health Care Plan it is a requirement that your GP receives a summary report after 6 sessions. This report contains general information about the presenting problems and what assessment and treatment methods have been implemented. Once your GP has received the progress report, a further 4 sessions can be activated after you have reviewed your progress with your GP.
Yes, we have many patients who came to us as private referrals.
A private referral is where you refer yourself without speaking to a GP.
Private referrals do not require a mental health plan for you to see Kelvin and do not have the same restrictions that a Medicare referral has, however there is no rebate available.
Many of our patients came to us as WorkCover referrals.
WorkCover referrals require an assessment from your general practitioner that pertains to work related incident/s that consequently result in psychological injury.
Just like a physical injury a psychological injury left untreated can result in long term psychological issues. It is recommended that if you have been subjected to a psychological injury that you consult with your general practitioner and follow the claims process for treatment as soon as practical.
Fee information (PDF 89 KB) is available for download.
Location:
Level 1 Watkins Medical Centre
225 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Phone:
0404 733 782