FEES, REBATES, AND PRACTICAL DETAILS
SUMMARY
First Session (2 hours): $500
Following Sessions (60 minutes): $250
Afterpay available (Pay in 4 interest‑free instalments)
No GP referral required
Medicare rebates do not apply to hypnotherapy
Private health fund rebates: limited and fund‑dependent (see below)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
2‑hour first session: safety, intake, tailored hypnotherapy, and first relief where possible
60‑minute follow‑up sessions
Clear action steps and simple tools to use between sessions, if required
Brief check‑ins by text between sessions (as appropriate)
In‑person (Neerim South) or online across Australia
PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS
Pay on the day by card (receipt provided)
Afterpay available
No GP referral required
Medicare rebates do not apply
Private health rebates: see Health Insurance Rebates section below
PROGRAMS
Prefer a package? See J’Makin Programs for focused options with support and bonuses.
LOCATION & ACCESS
In person: 14 McDougal Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
Online: Australia‑wide
You’ll receive directions, parking, and access details in your confirmation email
HEALTH INSURANCE REBATES
Rebates are set by your fund and policy. Some funds may provide benefits for hypnotherapy (often limited to Quit Smoking or Weight Loss and specific extras tiers). Always call your fund to confirm eligibility for your policy before booking.
CLAIMING CHECKLIST
Ensure these details are on your Invoice
Therapist's Name
Therapists Address
Therapists Phone Number
Therapists Association Membership Number
Therapists Provider Number (relates to Medibank Private & australian unity
Therapists ABN
Date of the appointment
Your Name
Amount paid for the session
the type of service you received ie. hypnotherapy or specifically hypnotherapy for quit smoking
Ensure the association is noted on the invoice, in this case it's AHA
HEALTH FUNDS
Use these as a guide only—benefits change. Please confirm with your fund.
Australian Health Management (AHM) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
AHM - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Will cover for Quit Smoking Sessions only.
- Receipt must display hypnotherapists membership level & number from the AHA
- Receipt must say Quit smoking
- Limits are set by the level of cover you have and must have “lifestyle packages”.
Australian Unity - Provider No. 21220975
- All benefits vary on the limit of cover you have.
- Receipts must note the consultation was for hypnotherapy practice address/Name, the AU provider (Update on AU: Since mid 2018, AU no longer cover policies that include hypnotherapy. They do pay rebates on policies held prior to 2018 which covered hypnotherapy, but no cover since then will include it.)
CBHS Health Fund - Provider No. ACH2003411 or AHA 2022969
CUA Health Fund - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- In order to claim you must have a doctor’s letter/referral advising that you are having hypnotherapy for stress management, weight loss or quit smoking. Benefit will cover up to $200 per family per year. 07 3365 0022
Grand United Health (GU Health) - Provider No. 21224032 or AHA 2022969
HBF (WA) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Therapist must apply and fill in the necessary paper work with them directly.
- Form via link
Health Care Insurance Limited - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Cover Quit Smoking and Weight Loss programs only
- Only provide a benefit of up to $150 per year.
Health.com.au (previously Frank) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
Health Partners - Provider No. AHA 2022969
Medibank Private - Provider No. A263871Y
- Online claims are not available for hypnotherapy.
- Note: Hypnotherapy rebates are only available to Medibank Private members that were members prior to April 2011 and opted for package bonus. The package bonus allows their members to pick what they want to cover in their package bonus when they join. Bonuses accumulate at $50 per year total for the auxiliary package. Once you’ve spent it, they start all over again and will not get benefits again that year.
- Please be aware that as of the 1st of April 2021, only electronic receipts will be accepted by Medibank.
Navy Health Fund - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Therapist to apply for a Navy Health provider number. But this is only necessary if you have a Navy Health client. A provider number will be issued on the day of request for that client. This number will be your therapists AHA membership number.
- The Navy Health contact is: Claims Manager 1300 306 289 or direct (03) 9896 9310.
Phoenix Health Fund - Provider No. AHA 2022969
Queensland Country Health - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Coverage of hypnotherapy for weight loss or quit smoking under their healthy living benefit on the Extras cover.
rtHealth Fund (Formerly Railway and Transport Health Fund Ltd) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
Reserve Bank Health Society - Provider No. AHA 2022969
Teachers Federation Health
- Client to contact the fund and ask the staff member to physically refer to the AHA monthly report and look for the name Julie Makin AHA Member No. 2022969
Teachers Federation Health
- Client to contact the fund and ask the staff member to physically refer to the AHA monthly report and look for the name Julie Makin AHA Member No. 2022969
SGIC Health Insurance (SA and NT) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Fund may require confirmation of my Diploma from an Australian RTO. Click here to access.
SGIO Health Insurance (WA) - Provider No. AHA 2022969
- Fund may require confirmation of my Diploma from an Australian RTO. Click here to access.
Gippsland Counselling & Hypnotherapy
14 McDougal Road, Neerim South VIC 3831
ABN - 99 421 507 448
AACHP Member No. - PCM2003411
AHA Member No. - CM2022969
Service Areas - Neerim South, Drouin, Warragul, West Gippsland & Online