It is quite common that people are nervous to see a psychologist for the first time. Just pitch up. My friendly receptionist, Sandra, will put you at ease, and most patients start relaxing within the first few minutes of the session.
Kindly bring your South African Identification book/card with as well as your medical aid card.
Please bring a referral letter from your general practitioner with. This is not essential, but some medical aids require it.
Yes, however, we strongly advise that the first consultation be in person. Make it clear when you make an appointment that it is for online therapy as in that case my receptionist will E-mail you specific forms to fill out. It is important that you are in a confidential space in which you can not be overheard and would not be disturbed during the online session. Some patients use their car for this purpose.
We charge medical aid tariffs and claim from your medical aid. Bring
your medical aid card with to your first session, even if it is only a
hospital plan. Some conditions, including Major Depression, are
Prescribed Minimum Benefit conditions, and all medical aid funds, even
hospital plans, cover annually a number of sessions, which do not come
off your day-to-day expenses.
Usually, the psychologist needs to apply by filling out a
prescribed form, which you have to sign.
Keep in mind that most hospital plans also include out-of-hospital sessions for PMB-conditions, including Major Depression, Bipolar Mood Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder if we put in an application.
The tariff depends on the
duration of the session. The 2025 fee is R1200.00 per 51-60 minute-session. This
is payable at the session or alternatively proof of EFT payment can be
brought to the session or e-mailed to wvosloo@mweb.co.za. Kindly CC sandra.vdberg8@gmail.com. All account enquiries must be directed to René Vosloo at MedicalWise at 051-4362127 or at wvosloo@mweb.co.za.
Bank particulars:
Ester de Beer INC
ABSA account number 4065197569
ABSA branch code 632005
It is a current account