Session Costs

At Whanganui Counselling Services, we are committed to making counselling accessible, simple, and transparent.

Standard Session Fee:

  • $100 + GST = $115 per session (60 minutes) – individuals.

  • $145 + GST = $166.75 per session (60 minutes) – couples, relationships - any 2-person counselling.


Mediation and Mentoring Fees

  • $145 + GST = $166.75 per session (60 minutes) – mediation couples, any 2 people.

  • $200 + GST = $230 per session (1.5 hours) – mediation couples, any 2 people.


Mini Workshop Fees
(in progress, to be updated)

How Payment Works

  • Payment is made via online banking before appointment, or cash on the day pre-session.

  • You will be receipted for your payment and/or a Xero invoice will be sent to you showing a nil balance, payment made in full.


If you require an appointment after hours, weekends, public holidays - $25 will be added to the above rates.

Why a Flat Fee?

We keep the structure simple — no sliding scales, no complicated forms.
Our purpose is accessibility and transparency: you know what it costs before you walk in the door.

Questions?

Check our FAQ page or contact us directly. We are open, upfront, and here to help you find the best way forward.

Counselling is an investment in your wellbeing. We believe everyone should have access — which is why we are continually working on ways to make counselling more widely available.
If you’d like us to get back in touch when support options are active, let us know.