Virtual Receptionist Psychology

Professional Psychologist Support

Call Answering · Diary Management · Administration

  • Client Calls Answered Professionally & Sensitively
  • Diary Managed — Telehealth & Face-to-Face Bookings
  • Administration Support
Special pricing for AAPi Members — contact us for details
Solutions from $1.33 per Call
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Virtual Receptionist Psychology

How Our Virtual Receptionist Psychology Service Works

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Special pricing available to Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) Members. Contact us for details.

We specialise in providing Virtual Receptionist Psychology Support to Australian Psychologists — helping you manage your client phone calls, your diaries, your administration work. In fact, we have professional virtual solutions for most of your business needs. And best of all, it's simple to use and set up.

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Get Your Number

We provide you a phone number to forward your existing number to, or you can use it as your client-facing number. It is possible to keep this number in the future if you want to.

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Calls Answered by Our Team

You or your team can answer calls at your end, or leave them for our professional team of experienced Australian-based receptionists to manage for you.

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We Work to Your Rules

Our receptionists will know about your business and your services. We will be able to assist your callers and report everything back to you via email.

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What We Handle for Psychologists

  • Client calls answered sensitively & professionally
  • Diary managed — Telehealth & face-to-face
  • Initial, repeat & reschedule appointments
  • DVA, NDIS, MHCP, EPC, TAC bookings
  • Cancellation policy advice
  • Caller questions — pricing, rebates, gaps, health funds
  • Bulk billing, concessions, Health Care Card holders
  • Payment method info — EFTPOS, HICAPS, etc.

Appointment Types We Manage

  • Initial appointments
  • Repeat appointments
  • Reschedule appointments
  • Multiple appointment bookings
  • DVA appointments
  • NDIS appointments
  • Telehealth bookings
  • Face-to-face bookings
Diary Management

Managing Your Diary — No Matter How Complex

Once we have answered your call, we find out who is calling and what we need to do to help the caller. We can screen callers based on your rules and requirements, and book Telehealth or face-to-face appointments.

If it's a call about an appointment, we can manage your diary using whatever online diary software you use. We can even provide a free online diary for you to use.

No matter how complex your appointment scheduling procedure is, we will be able to work with it. We can deal with different appointment types and lengths, manage different staff, skill sets, schedules, and more.

Our experienced team manage your diary according to your rules — initial appointments, repeat appointments, rescheduling, booking multiple appointments, advising cancellation policies when setting an initial appointment, and if clients are rescheduling within 24 hours.

  • Works with any online diary software
  • Different appointment types & lengths handled
  • Multiple practitioners & schedules managed
  • Cancellation policy advised per your rules
Intake & Caller Information

We Capture the Information You Need

We get the info you define — every time, accurately, and according to your rules.

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Caller Details Captured

Name, number, date of birth, email, credit card details, Medicare number, referring doctor and practice, where the caller heard about your business — whatever you need us to collect.

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Call Transfers to Your Rules

When appropriate, we transfer calls based on your rules — for example GPs, specialists, and urgent matters. We follow your exact instructions on who gets put through and when.

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Funding & Billing Questions Answered

We help your callers with questions about pricing, rebates, gaps, MHCP, health funds, TAC, DVA, EPC, bulk billing, concessions, and Health Care Card holders — whatever you define for us to work to.

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Payment & Location Info

We can advise callers about payment methods such as EFTPOS, cash, HICAPS, and answer questions about your location and how to find your business.

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Privacy Rules Followed

We work to your rules on information we can give out — for example no mobile numbers, no personal emails. Your privacy protocols are followed exactly.

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Caller Alerts & Flags

Our system can manage alerts about specific callers or general short-term information — so your team is always across what matters.

What Else We Can Do

More Than Just Answering Calls

We can help further with extra tasks that a receptionist would normally do. That's just some of the things we do for our psychologist clients on inbound calls.

  • Making outbound calls as per your instructions
  • Chasing unpaid invoices on your behalf
  • Caller alerts — specific caller management
  • Short-term general info updates
  • Supporting your existing reception team
  • After-hours cover

Seems complicated? It's not. One of our friendly New Client Team is here to help you get set up quickly and easily.

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Think of Us as One of Your Team

  • Outbound calls per your instructions
  • Unpaid invoice follow-ups
  • Specific caller management & alerts
  • Short-term info updates
  • Overflow & after-hours cover
  • Support for existing reception staff
  • Simple to set up — we guide you through it
Why Choose YPC

Why Psychology Practices Choose Your Phones Covered

We understand the unique requirements of psychology practices — sensitive callers, complex funding arrangements, strict privacy rules, and multiple appointment types. Our team is trained to handle all of it.

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Psychology-Specific Knowledge

We know the terminology — DVA, NDIS, MHCP, EPC, TAC, bulk billing, HICAPS, health fund rebates, Medicare. We answer caller questions accurately and to your rules.

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Sensitive & Professional

Callers to a psychology practice often need extra care. Our receptionists are trained to be warm, professional, and sensitive — representing your practice with the right tone every time.

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100% Australian Team

Every caller speaks to an Australian-based receptionist who understands the local healthcare system, funding arrangements, and what your clients expect.

What Is a Virtual Receptionist for Psychologists?

A virtual receptionist for psychologists is a live, Australian-based call answering service that manages your client calls, diary bookings, and intake on your behalf. Unlike a generic answering service, YPC receptionists are trained in psychology-specific terminology, funding types, and appointment management requirements. Your clients speak to a real person who understands your practice — professionally and sensitively.

Can You Manage Telehealth and Face-to-Face Bookings?

Yes. We manage both Telehealth and face-to-face appointment bookings using your existing diary software. We handle different appointment types and lengths, multiple practitioners, and complex scheduling rules. We also advise callers on your cancellation policy at the time of booking and when rescheduling within 24 hours.

Do You Handle DVA, NDIS and MHCP Appointments?

Yes. Our receptionists are familiar with DVA, NDIS, MHCP, EPC, TAC, and other funding pathways. We can answer caller questions about rebates, gaps, bulk billing, concessions, and Health Care Card holders — all to the rules you define. We also collect the relevant details at the time of booking, such as Medicare number, referring doctor, and referral details.

Is There Special Pricing for AAPi Members?

Yes. Special pricing is available to members of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi). Contact us directly to find out more about member rates and eligibility.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Our receptionists are trained in psychology-specific terminology including DVA, NDIS, MHCP, EPC, TAC, bulk billing, HICAPS, Medicare, health fund rebates, and more. We answer caller questions accurately and to your defined rules.
Yes. We work directly in your existing online diary software — whether it's a practice management system, shared calendar, or online booking platform. If you don't have an online diary, we can provide a free one. We manage initial, repeat, and reschedule appointments, different appointment types and lengths, multiple practitioners, and complex scheduling rules.
Our receptionists are trained to be warm, professional, and sensitive when dealing with callers to psychology and mental health practices. We understand that many callers require extra care, and we represent your practice with the appropriate tone every time.
Yes. Special pricing is available to Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) members. Contact us to find out more about member rates and eligibility.
Yes. We can make outbound calls as per your instructions — including following up referrals, chasing unpaid invoices, appointment reminders, and more.
No. You can keep your existing number and forward calls to us, or use a new number we provide as your client-facing number. You can keep the number we provide in the future if you want to.
Yes. We offer a free trial so you can experience the service before committing to a plan. Our friendly New Client Team will help you get set up quickly and easily.