Family Planning Therapy

Deciding whether to have a baby is deeply personal—a choice only you can make.

However, societal pressures, cultural expectations, and opinions from those around you can make it difficult to tune in to what you truly want for your life.

At Open Minds Studio, our psychologists provide a non-directive approach, helping you connect with your values, needs, and current circumstances so you can make a decision that feels right for you. Recognising the importance of this process, Medicare offers additional rebates for up to three non-directive counselling sessions.

Whether you’re considering the timing of conception, egg freezing, termination, or adoption, we provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with compassionate support.

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Information about Family Planning sessions.

  • Sessions can be privately funded or some rebates are available with Medicare.

  • Your GP can refer you for three sessions non-directive pregnancy support counselling services sessions under the MBS code 81000.

  • If after three sessions you feel you require ongoing psychology support you may be eligible to access up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year (1 January - 31 December) with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • We understand that getting started is a daunting process that may feel uncertain. Fill out our enquiry form or call 8104 9965 and we can organise an intake call to help you understand what may best suit your needs.

  • If you are coming from another psychologist outside of Open Minds Studio, No worries. You can bring your original referral over and we will let your GP know you have changed providers.

    If your current OMS Psychologist does not feel like the right fit after a couple of sessions, no worries! We’re happy to match you with another team member to ensure you receive the best possible care.

  • No unless you want to claim a rebate.

    With a referral from you GP you can get a rebate for 1:1, perinatal, family planning, parent-child and DVA psychology sessions.

    However a referral is not needed to get started if you wish to pay the full fee privately.

  • At intake, your medicare, debit/credit card and bank details are collected and stored safely on our system.

    This allows us to process payments and rebates quickly ensuring you get your rebate sooner.

    We do not take cash or have an eftpos system at the clinic for security purposes.

  • We accept Medicare, DVA, TAC, Work cover, Victims of Crime, and Private paying.

    If you wish to make a private health claim, we can send you your paid invoice for your submission with your provider.

  • You are welcome to change or cancel your appointment time up to 72 business hours prior.

    72 business hours or less will incur a 50% cancellation fee.

    Same day cancellations result in the full fee being charged.

    Please head to our policies page for more details.

  • We are in a small suburban house on Keilor road. Look for the large sign out the from of the house that says Open Minds Studio.

    Ensure to walk up the left hand side footpath and you will see our front door. Let yourself in and be seated.

  • Of course, your welcome to have them in session with you or in our waiting area if you feel more comfortable.

  • There is 2 hour street parking out front of the house giving ample time for your session and returning to your car.

    The Route 59 tram also stops within a 1-minute walk of the house.

  • Yes.

    Unsure to mention you would like this options at intake so you are allocated accordingly.

  • If you have a quiet private area to do your psychology session then yes it is suitable.

    If you are worried about prying ears or disturbances from family or work, in person may be more suitable.