While negotiations are underway with private health insurance companies, as The TARA Clinic is not considered a hospital it is currently not covered by private health insurance.

No, there’s no requirement for a referral or MHCP. The TARA Clinic is privately funded by the client.

No. While clients have the right to access their Superannuation for approved medical treatment, we do not recommend it. If the client can’t comfortably afford our services, then we don’t want them to rob their future just to work with us.

Absolutely! We encourage it. You can either contact us by phone (02 8074 5497 / 0432 700 784) or email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you within 48 business hours.

Yes. All programs are designed to integrate seamlessly into a working professional’s lifestyle, with flexible online sessions scheduled around their availability.

That’s very common. Our Personal Recovery Assessment call helps them understand what’s going on beneath the surface and whether now is the right time to engage in deeper recovery work.

Yes. We work with a broad spectrum of clients. Some meet clinical criteria, others are functioning well but using unhelpful coping strategies (e.g., binge drinking, prescription overuse, compulsive behaviours) that they want to change.

Each step includes a mix of live sessions, on-demand psychoeducation, practical tools, and a secure client portal. Our programs are designed to empower clients with structure and support every week.

Yes. Upon request (and with the client’s consent), we can provide progress summaries, letters of engagement, or updates suitable for GPs, psychiatrists, legal teams, or workplace stakeholders.

We don’t use labels like “addict,” don’t require abstinence to start, and don’t rely on 12-step models. Our identity-based, psychologist-led programs focus on building skills, not shame. We empower clients to create lasting change instead of focusing on short term cessation only.