Although it can seem like mental health services are costly, we provide our clients with counselling services that are much more affordable than most alternatives. Mental health treatment can be life-changing, and most people would benefit from some form of counselling service. We offer affordable rates for 55-minute sessions and charge per length of the session rather than per person, so your whole family can take advantage of our services.
At the Energetics Institute, we intend to provide ethical, professional, and cost-effective psychotherapy and counselling services to the people of Perth, Western Australia.
We aim to make mental health care affordable for everyone. We ensure that what we charge is always less than what you would pay for psychology using insurance or national healthcare. Our practise accepts most payment methods and, though we charge a fixed fee, it is negotiable if you cannot afford our standard rate.
Costs vary as time goes on with each client and their needs. At some point, regular sessions will likely cease. When that happens, we become a resource for clients – a call they can make when needed. We can then quickly engage and continue as we already know you, your history, and your issues.
The services offered at the Energetics Institute vary in cost based on multiple criteria like session length and the mental health professional assigned to the client. Our goal is to provide significant improvements in our clients’ mental health through therapy sessions and other services, including:
- Coaching services
- Couples counselling services
- Email counselling services
- Family counselling services
- FIFO counselling services
- Group therapy sessions
- Individual therapy sessions
- Marriage counselling services
- Online or virtual counselling sessions
- Phone counselling sessions
- Private therapy sessions
- Psychotherapy services
- Relationship counselling sessions
- Trauma counselling services
The Energetics Institute strives to be available for every client when they need us. To that end, while most appointments are on weekdays during normal business hours, we also offer after-hours and weekend appointments, and none of our appointments require a referral from your GP. Your mental health is important, and we are here to help you with its upkeep.
As part of our program, clients and therapists agree upon a therapy plan that takes into account both the client’s goals and their budget to provide an effective path forward. We recommend frequent, consistent sessions, but if there are financial constraints we are more than happy to schedule fewer sessions. We encourage all clients to continue to pursue therapy at the pace that works best for them; once-a-month visits are better than no visits at all, after all.
Our Fees
The intention of our practice is to provide, ethical, professional and cost-effective counselling and psychotherapy. Our fees for a 55-minute session with either of our psychotherapists range from $125 to $175. These fees normally reflect the experience and qualifications of the therapist.
How much do therapy sessions usually cost in Perth?
The cost of therapy sessions varies based on several factors, including the location and the level of expertise. Typically, Perth’s general counselling service is about $200 on average. But again, the amount that you will be charged at your therapy session could be different. The actual cost of an hour-long therapy session in Perth can range from $160 to $280, depending on where you go.
There are many different factors that effect the price of therapy sessions in Perth, and every location is likely to offer a different price, even with help from insurance. At the Energetics Institute, we offer a flat, fixed range of prices that don’t fluctuate based on insurance or number of clients in any given session. Here are some of the factors that determine the cost of a therapy session in Perth and how the Energetics Institute saves you money on your therapy.
The Length of Session Time
One determination of cost that we base our pricing on is session time. A counselling or therapy session will often be about 45 minutes to one hour in length. Another consideration is that it could be less expensive to have a two-hour session in one sitting than two one-hour sessions separately.
Here at the Energetics Institute, we charge a flat range of $125-150 for each 55-minute session, and that amount remains constant even if you need couple or group therapy. While many practices will increase their prices based on how many clients attend each session, we keep our prices consistent to ensure that our therapy remains accessible to all.
Frequency and Session Type
The more frequently you visit a mental health professional, the more money you will spend on those counselling services. That said, the Energetics Institute understands that every client’s budget is different, and we can work with you to adjust our pricing or the frequency of your sessions to make therapy affordable. We believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of therapy and strongly encourage our clients to attend as much as they are able to and can afford. Even one therapy session a month can make a tremendous difference when compared to no therapy at all.
How much do therapy sessions cost with insurance?
Therapy sessions that accept forms of insurance will usually offset the out-of-pocket costs, at least somewhat. The remaining cost of a therapy session after insurance depends on a person’s insurance provider and coverage. Many private health insurance companies offer mental health coverage or a medical rebate for certain services. Speak to your health insurance company to determine how much of your therapy session cost is covered.
A medical rebate will require a recommendation from your GP and depend on the type of insurance you have. It’s difficult to put a number to the cost of therapy sessions that accept insurance because it will vary based upon the insurance company and the type of service.
We believe, however, that investing in your mental health care is one of the best investments you could make in your life. To find out what a therapy session cost with insurance will be for you, contact your provider and your health insurance company.
How much do therapy sessions cost without insurance?
Therapy sessions offered without insurance coverage will typically fall to the client to cover. The average cost ranges from $100 to $260.
Here at the Energetics Institute, however, Individual therapy sessions and couples therapy sessions are charged at the same rate and are based on the mental health professional providing the services. The session fee is also based on session time instead of whether numerous people are attending the therapy session.
An essential aspect of therapy is setting up a treatment plan that considers every expectation, boundary, and cost for you. Counselling, coaching, and psychotherapy contain differing dynamics from which clients benefit. Regular sessions over time will be the most effective way to approach any therapeutic modality. After some time, a client will usually start to rely less on frequent therapy sessions and come in for sessions on a more as-needed basis.
There are options for clients struggling with a financial commitment to therapy sessions. Attending therapy sessions every month, for example, instead of on a weekly basis, will help offset the cost. We are here to help our clients comfortably commit to regular therapy sessions at the Energetics Institute.
Financial curves are bound to happen in life. Such issues arise as temporary unemployment or sickness, and it can cause a bind in finances. We try our best to support our clients when any financial issue arises because it often results in needing therapy most.
How much do psychotherapy sessions cost?
A therapy session with a psychotherapist, as opposed to a counsellor, will differ in cost. A psychologist, by nature, deals with more specialised mental health issues than a counsellor. The current recommended price of a psychotherapy session in Australia is $260.
This is where the Energetics Institute goes off the beaten path. By charging just $125-$150 per each 55-minute session, regardless of how many people attend each session, we provide a steep discount that helps make psychotherapy affordable for all, with or without insurance or a referral. We know how daunting seeking therapy can be emotionally, and so we seek to help alleviate any emotional stress our clients may already be experiencing by charging a flat rate no matter when you have your sessions or how many people come with you.
Are the services at the Energetic Institute covered by insurance?
While insurance companies do not cover our services, we offer lower-priced appointments than other mental health services. We want to be accessible to all regardless of income because we understand the importance of mental health care. At the Energetics Institute, we charge a fee for our services that is often less than or equal to the price for any traditional counselling service.
While the Health Fund or Medicare rebate offset some of the cost of therapy, the gap fee left for you to pay is likely to still be relatively high. Here at the Energetics Institute, we understand that these exorbitant costs are a major barrier to seeking help, and so we charge less than what you’d pay with insurance or at other mental health institutions. By keeping our prices at a fixed rate, we strive to make the often complicated process of seeking mental health care as straightforward and affordable as possible.
The cost of a 55-minute session with a psychotherapist or counsellor at the Energetics Institute ranges from $125 to $150. The actual and final price will depend on your session time and the experience and qualifications of the therapist. We offer appointments on weekdays during standard working hours. We also offer flexible appointment times, which include after-hours and weekend appointments.
Our fees use a fixed model that is applied to every session the client attends. Payments are accepted in the form of cash, card, or cheque. Our team is committed to helping our clients. We are willing to offer a discount or some kind of financial aid to those with financial difficulties.
Because we do not use insurance coverage, we do not require a referral from your GP. The decision to seek therapy is yours to make as you feel the need, and our affordable rate ensures that you will always be able to seek help whren you need it. No matter how much help you need, how any sessions it takes to ease whatever is ailing you, our rate is constant and remains drastically lower than what you’d pay for psychotherapy elsewhere.
The Energetics Institute provides a wide range of mental health treatment and services, from individual and couples counselling to body psychotherapy, coaching, and breathwork. We offer this range of treatment options because we know that every individual is unique and comes to us with specific needs. Even if a diagnosis is the same, the treatment needed for each case may very likely be different and work for some and not others.
Regardless of what kind of mental health services you’re seeking, whether it be a general therapy session or specialised mental health treatment, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team of mental health professionals. Call on our team of experienced and personable psychotherapists and counsellors to help determine what mental health service will be best for your mental health needs.
