How much does therapy cost?

  • R600 – R1900/session
    Individual therapy
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How much will therapy cost you?

Below you will find a detailed breakdown of therapy prices, together with descriptions what is included in the price and other necessary information that will help you make the best possible decision.

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Therapy

  • R600 – R1900/session

A therapy provides a private, one-on-one setting for clients to work through personal issues with a licensed therapist. In South Africa, the cost for a therapy sessions can vary widely based on the therapist's experience, location, and specialty. For therapy, expect to pay between R600/session and R1900/session.

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Individual therapy

  • R600 – R1900/session

Individual therapy provides a private, one-on-one setting for clients to work through personal issues with a licensed therapist. In South Africa, the cost for individual therapy sessions can vary widely based on the therapist's experience, location, and specialty. The price also depends on the location - major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town may have higher rates due to the higher cost of living. On average, expect to be charged between R600/session and R1900/session for individual therapy.

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Family therapy

  • R900 – R3100/session

Family therapy is aimed at addressing specific issues affecting the health and functioning of a family. It can help families through a difficult period, a major transition, or mental health conditions. The cost depends on your location and therapist's experience. The average cost is usually R1800/session.

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Couples therapy

  • R800 – R2500/session

Couples therapy focuses on helping couples - married or not - understand and resolve conflicts to improve their relationship. This type of therapy is conducted with both partners present. The cost depends on the therapist's credentials and the complexity of the issues being addressed. Prices for therapy services can vary significantly across different regions of South Africa. Major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town may have higher rates due to the higher cost of living and operational costs. It's important for clients to research and compare prices in their specific region. The average cost of couples therapy is R1500/session, or typically between R800/session and R2500/session.

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Group therapy

  • R400 – R1000/person & session

Group therapy involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This is often more affordable than individual therapy, as the cost is shared among participants. The cost of group therapy typically runs from R400/person & session to R1000/person & session, averaging at R600/person & session.

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Online therapy

  • R500 – R1900/session

Online therapy has been recognized for its effectiveness, especially in treating conditions like anxiety and depression. The convenience of consulting a therapist from the comfort of one's own space, along with the flexibility of scheduling and reduced need for travel, makes online therapy a valuable resource for mental health support in South Africa. The cost of online therapy varies widely depending on the provider and the qualifications of the therapist, but they are usually cheaper than in-person therapy, making mental health services more accessible to a broader audience. On average, expect to be charged between R500/session and R1900/session for online therapy.

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Recent jobs for therapy

Family therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Germiston South, Germiston
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Relationship issues
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I found that the girl I love with all my heart cheated me with her ex boyfriend and when I asked her that who cheated me with she looked me in my eyes leir to me and I want to forgive her but it's hard for me to forgive her and I love her with whole my heart I didn't expect her doing things like I am now thinking to kill her my heart is broken and her family didn't do anything about it they just keep quiet for me.i am so heart 💔 broken I don't know what to do now because I really love her

Individual therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg North, Randburg
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Stress & anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Personal development, General guidance
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I’m here because I need help untangling the relationship dynamic I’ve had with my partner, Zama. She’s very emotionally intelligent and self-aware, but sometimes it feels like that turns into subtle guilt-tripping or manipulation — where I end up being blamed for everything, even when I try to share my own hurt. I want to explore: Why I keep feeling responsible for all her pain, but my own feelings get dismissed. Why I’ve learned to shut down and avoid conflict instead of speaking openly. Whether this dynamic is healthy or fair — or if it’s keeping us both stuck. How I can communicate better, set healthy boundaries, and protect my own emotional wellbeing too. Ultimately, I do still care about her and miss her, but I need clarity on whether the relationship can be rebuilt in a healthy way, or if it’s better to let go.

Couples therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Sandton
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Stress & anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, General guidance
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I’ve been struggling with self-worth and attachment in relationships. I’m trying to heal from heartbreak, patterns of overgiving, and feeling like I need to earn love. I also experience emotional ups and downs, especially around my cycle. I want to feel more emotionally safe, stable, and in tune with myself

Family therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Relationship issues
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person or online

Our divorce was finalised in October , we seperated on the 20th January . We have four daughters aged 24, 21, 13 and 10. Our Minor children find it hard to cope with the divorce and currently shows signs of anger and disrespect towards their father. We have a co-parenting plan in place but has not been implemented correctly. The children stay with their mother and sometimes skip visiting their father.

Individual therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Isipingo
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Personal development, General guidance
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

Must be able to communicate in IsiZulu, child has also lost a mother, has resided in a couple of households with different family members but now resides with their father. They have been removed from school previously due to behavioral issues and they have now been asked to bring in a parent before they resume school due to behavioral issues again currently

Family therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Port Elizabeth
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Relationship issues
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I am a stepfather and have a situation in which my step son clearly dislikes his mother. He wont even greet her unless reminded to. He views everything she says as acrimonious and we were recently called to a meeting at school because he made up a whole lot of nonsense about his mom and how she treats him. I need my wife and her son to figure out their relationship. Note that his biological father passed away when he was 2 and half and he absolutely adored his dad... Now its me.

Couples therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Johannesburg
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Relationship issues
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

We are married for 39 yrs. we’ve lost a child 10 years ago. Infidelity has been a constant in our relationship for our entire marriage. Drug and alcohol abuse as well from my husband. He’s now 1yr sober. He wants space and a separation or divorce. We need help to get back on track in our marriage.

Couples therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: East London
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Stress & anxiety, Relationship issues, General guidance
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person or online

I feel like a paranoid & insecure person, my marriage is falling apart and I feel like I'm the only one who sees this when I raised this issue to my husband he acted surprised but I could tell he feels the same but scared to say it and this started after he cheated. Things have not been going well and I've been unemployed since

Individual therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Lenasia
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Stress & anxiety, Depression, Other
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I'd like to find out the truth about what's troubling her that she refuses to go to school I also want her to tell us what happened with her cousin and what she said because I believe her but her grandparents refuses to believe what she says and she is just a child she wouldn't make up something like that up

Individual therapy

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Roodepoort
  • What is your main reason for seeking therapy?: Stress & anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
  • How would you like to meet with a therapist?: In person

I am searching for therapy for my parents, i dont know who needs the therapy the most. My dad spent all his pension amd assests on a scam and somehow convinced my mom to sell theor home for a smaller home. He owes almost everyone he knows as well as loan sharks. My mom has had to take care of everything financially and she doesnt make enough. They are both very stressed and my dad still believes the scam so his monthly pension still goes to sending money to the scammers