Counselling Session Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of a counselling session. The session type and whether the provider bulk-bills or charges a gap are the main drivers. Estimates are the full fee, before any Medicare or private health rebate.
Your counselling session details
Your estimate sits within the typical range.
Counselling is generally not Medicare-rebated (unlike psychology with a care plan), but some private health extras cover it if the counsellor is registered with the relevant body, check your policy. Community services may offer low-cost options.
💰 Ways to save
- Ask your GP whether you qualify for a care plan, it can give Medicare-rebated sessions and cut the out-of-pocket cost.
- Check your private health extras cover, many policies rebate a set amount per allied-health visit.
- Ask whether the provider bulk-bills or offers a lower fee for concession card holders.
How we estimate this
A counselling session in Australia typically costs around $100 to $200 in 2026 for individual counselling, more for couples or relationship counselling. Counselling is generally not Medicare-rebated, though some private extras cover it.
Pricing reviewed: November 2026.
Understanding counselling session costs in Australia
A counselling session in Australia typically costs around $100 to $200 in 2026 for individual counselling, more for couples or relationship counselling. Counselling is generally not Medicare-rebated, though some private extras cover it.
Counselling fees vary by the counsellor's type and session length, with couples counselling costing more. Unlike psychology, it is generally not Medicare-rebated, but some private health extras cover registered counsellors.
Frequently asked questions
How much does counselling cost in Australia?
Roughly $100 to $200 in 2026 for individual counselling, more for couples. It is generally not Medicare-rebated, though some private extras cover it. Low-cost community options exist. This is indicative pricing, not medical advice.
Is counselling covered by Medicare?
Generally not the way psychology is under a Mental Health Care Plan. However, some private health extras policies rebate counselling with a registered counsellor, and community and not-for-profit services offer low-cost options.
Are you a allied health / wellness practice?
Everyone on this page is working out what counselling session costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $50/mo.