Most psychologists in private practice charge according to medical aid rates. Edenvale Therapy’s rate of R900 for a 50 minute online session is within medical aid rates. Payment options include EFT (cash) or payment through medical aid savings.
Whilst a single counselling session can have some benefits, counselling is viewed as a process. The duration of this process varies according the type of concern, its duration, intensity, the presence of additional life stressors, efforts by the client, as well as the types of coping skills that a person has employed to manage the concern. Whilst not guaranteed, brief forms of therapy average between 4 to 10 sessions.
Mental health care is still a neglected area of primary healthcare in many countries. Please see below for details of national or provincial mental healthcare services that are either free or more affordable:
Lifeline South Africa
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Please contact the main reception of your nearest government clinic or hospital to see if it has a psychology department and what the potential waiting list is for counselling.