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I had a very positive experience with Graham. He has a very structured approach, comes with deep knowledge and expertise, and really follows through, keeps track of progress, and holds me accountable. The coaching was one-to-one, either on Zoom or in person depending on my schedule, and we could talk about a broad range of things like workplace issues, colleagues, family issues, or more personal topics. He gave me helpful strategies and tools, and was very responsive, even on WhatsApp after hours.
I went through a traumatic incident and as part of my therapy I started going weekly or biweekly, and I trusted her immediately. Her sessions were very gentle and comfortable, and she really helped me unblock a lot of things that were stopping me and work through unresolved childhood trauma. She guided me through everything, our discussions always ended so well, and the drawing sessions were very helpful, plus her home studio has a great ambience with blankets and scents. Even though the price increased over time, I would still go back to her sessions and I have recommended her to others.
We found Anusha last year, she is the therapist for my son, who has special needs, and we were looking for someone who understood the Singapore curriculum and school system. She really accommodated us by doing face to face sessions when Zoom was not working for my son, and since then we have been continuing with her. She coordinates with the school, psychiatrist, and doctors, keeps me posted, and changes the program based on his needs and our family requirements. My son is very happy, and we have seen a lot of improvement and a lot of change in him in the past one year.
How much do mental health professionals cost in Singapore?
Real price ranges from the jobs our vetted mental health professionals actually do. Prices updated August 2026
Mental health support in person
How much does an in person therapy session cost in Singapore?
A private clinic session is S$150 to S$300 with a clinical psychologist and S$80 to S$200 with a counsellor. Sessions are usually 50 or 75 minutes, and the longer format costs more, with one Singapore practice publishing S$200 for 50 minutes and S$250 for 75. Extensions are billed in blocks, often S$40 for ten minutes. In the public system, an unsubsidised first psychiatric visit at the Institute of Mental Health is S$95 to S$202, dropping to S$33 to S$77 with subsidy. Ask about the cancellation window when you book, because most private practices charge the full fee for a late cancellation.
50 minute session
S$170 to S$200
75 minute session
S$220 to S$250
Public first visit, subsidised
S$33 to S$77
Public first visit, unsubsidised
S$95 to S$202
Online mental health support
How much does online therapy cost in Singapore?
Online sessions through a Singapore service are S$60 to S$150, noticeably below the S$150 to S$300 a private clinic charges in the room. Some clinics run telehealth at the same fee as an in person session, so it is worth asking rather than assuming online is cheaper everywhere. People who have moved from clinic to online here generally report the same benefit at a lower price, with scheduling being the real gain. Two practical checks: make sure the therapist is registered and practising in Singapore, since that matters if you ever need a referral or a report, and make sure you have somewhere private to take the call.
Online service
S$60 to S$150
Clinic telehealth
S$150 to S$250
In person at a private clinic
S$150 to S$300
Mental health support for addiction and recovery
How much does addiction treatment cost in Singapore?
Counselling sessions are S$80 to S$200 and psychiatric care S$150 to S$400, but addiction is rarely treated with sessions alone. The National Addictions Management Service at the Institute of Mental Health is the main specialist route and is subsidised for citizens and permanent residents, with first visits at S$33 to S$77 after subsidy. Peer groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous run in Singapore and cost nothing. If a private programme quotes you a large package up front, ask exactly what is included and what happens if you stop, because the relapse rate is high enough that a long pre-paid block is a bad bet.
Counsellor session
S$80 to S$200
Psychiatrist session
S$150 to S$400
Public first visit, subsidised
S$33 to S$77
Peer support groups
free
Mental health crisis support
What does crisis mental health support cost in Singapore?
Nothing, and that is the important part. The Samaritans of Singapore run a 24 hour line on 1767 and the Institute of Mental Health has an emergency helpline on 6389 2222, both free. If someone is in immediate danger, an emergency department will see them regardless of ability to pay. Do not sit on a private waiting list or worry about session fees in a crisis, because that is not what private therapy is for. Once things are stable, ongoing support is charged normally at S$80 to S$300 a session, and a polyclinic referral into the public system is around S$50 with a shorter wait if the case is urgent.
Crisis helplines
free
Emergency department
seen regardless of means
Ongoing support afterwards
S$80 to S$300
Mental health support for expat adjustment and cultural transition
Also covers: Mental health support for stress and burnout
How much does therapy for expat adjustment cost in Singapore?
Private rates apply, S$80 to S$200 with a counsellor and S$150 to S$300 with a clinical psychologist, and online at S$60 to S$150 is popular here because it lets you keep the same therapist if you move on again. Worth knowing: the subsidised public routes and MediSave are for citizens and permanent residents, so if you are here on an employment pass the cheaper options mostly do not apply and private is your realistic route. Check your employer's insurance and assistance programme, which often does cover this, and ask a prospective therapist whether they have worked with people who have moved countries, because it is a specific kind of loneliness.
Counsellor session
S$80 to S$200
Clinical psychologist session
S$150 to S$300
Online session
S$60 to S$150
Six session package
S$1,080 to S$1,350
Mental health support for grief and loss
How much does grief counselling cost in Singapore?
A counsellor is S$80 to S$200 a session and a clinical psychologist S$150 to S$300, but grief is one area where the cheaper routes are often just as good. Hospices, community organisations and religious groups in Singapore run bereavement support at low cost or free, and many people find a group of others in the same position more useful than one to one. There is no fixed number of sessions and no schedule you are supposed to keep to. If someone tells you how long this should take, that is a reason to look elsewhere rather than a sign of expertise.
Counsellor session
S$80 to S$200
Clinical psychologist session
S$150 to S$300
Community bereavement support
free to S$50
Mental health support for self-esteem and confidence
How much does counselling for self-esteem cost in Singapore?
This is standard counselling territory, so S$80 to S$200 a session, and it is one of the areas where a counsellor rather than a clinical psychologist is usually the right and cheaper choice. Online at S$60 to S$150 works well here too. Sliding scale services from charities at S$20 to S$50 and the university clinic at around S$25 an hour are worth knowing about, particularly for students and anyone early in their career. Work in defined blocks rather than open ended sessions, and agree at the start what you want to be different, so you both have something to measure against.
Counsellor session
S$80 to S$200
Online session
S$60 to S$150
Sliding scale or university clinic
S$20 to S$50
Mental health support for anxiety and depression
How much does treatment for anxiety or depression cost in Singapore?
Standard rates apply, so S$80 to S$200 with a counsellor, S$150 to S$300 with a clinical psychologist and S$150 to S$400 with a psychiatrist if medication is part of the picture. What makes these two conditions different is the subsidy. Both sit on the Chronic Disease Management Programme, so you can draw up to S$500 a year from MediSave with a 15% cash co-payment, and CHAS subsidises treatment at a participating GP. Those limits rise to S$700 and S$1,000 from January 2027. The Ministry of Health's own figure for what subsidised patients pay is roughly S$300 to S$500 a year, which is the closest thing to a national number.
Counsellor session
S$80 to S$200
Clinical psychologist session
S$150 to S$300
Psychiatrist session
S$150 to S$400
MediSave, per year
up to S$500
Mental health support for trauma and PTSD
How much does trauma therapy cost in Singapore?
Trauma work sits at the upper end of private rates, S$150 to S$300 a session with a clinical psychologist, because it needs someone specifically trained in it. Ask directly which approach they use and what training they hold rather than accepting trauma informed as an answer, since that phrase is used very loosely. Expect a longer course than for most other things, so think in terms of a package of six at S$1,080 to S$1,350 and probably more than one. The public route through a polyclinic referral is around S$50 a session and the waiting list is real, but for sustained trauma work the saving over a year is substantial.
Clinical psychologist session
S$150 to S$300
Six session package
S$1,080 to S$1,350
Public, with referral
from around S$50
Mental health support for children and teens
How much does child and teen therapy cost in Singapore?
Private sessions for children run at adult rates or slightly above, S$150 to S$300 with a clinical psychologist, and a psychological assessment is a separate and larger cost, commonly around S$300 at a university clinic and well above that privately. In the public system a child and adolescent first visit is S$35 to S$81 with subsidy and S$130 to S$230 without. The university psychology clinic sees children with parental consent at about S$25 an hour and needs no referral, which is the best value route by a wide margin if you can wait for a slot. Schools can also refer, so ask there first.
Private session
S$150 to S$300
Public first visit, subsidised
S$35 to S$81
Public first visit, unsubsidised
S$130 to S$230
Psychological assessment
from around S$300
Couples therapy
How much does couples therapy cost in Singapore?
Couples sessions cost more than individual ones because they run longer and the work is harder to hold. Expect around S$280 to S$300 for 75 minutes at a private practice, with extensions billed at roughly S$60 per 15 minute block. A block of six sessions is about S$1,512 to S$1,620, which is the realistic commitment rather than a single appointment. Both of you need to actually want to be there. A common and expensive pattern is one partner booking it as a last resort while the other attends under protest, and no therapist can make that work. Ask whether the practitioner is trained specifically in couples work, since it is a distinct skill.
Couples session, 75 minutes
S$280 to S$300
Extension, per 15 minutes
around S$60
Six session package
S$1,512 to S$1,620
Family therapy
How much does family therapy cost in Singapore?
Family sessions are priced like couples work, around S$280 to S$300 for 75 minutes, with extensions at roughly S$60 per 15 minutes and six session packages at S$1,512 to S$1,620. The fee usually covers the room regardless of how many family members attend, so a session with four people costs the same as one with two. Expect the therapist to want to see different combinations at different times, sometimes the parents alone, sometimes a child alone, which is normal practice and not a sign that something has gone wrong. Family work tends to run over months rather than weeks, so ask for an expected shape at the start.
Family session, 75 minutes
S$280 to S$300
Extension, per 15 minutes
around S$60
Six session package
S$1,512 to S$1,620
Group therapy
How much does group therapy cost in Singapore?
Group work is usually sold as a programme rather than by the session, and it is the cheaper way to get structured support. One Singapore practice charges a S$20 phone screen, S$400 for a 120 minute first session and S$350 for each 90 minute session after. Charities and community organisations run support groups far cheaper again, sometimes free, and those are genuinely worth looking at. Expect to be screened before joining, which is a good sign rather than a hurdle, since a group only works when the people in it are dealing with broadly similar things and are ready for it.
Phone screen
around S$20
First group session, 120 minutes
around S$400
Subsequent session, 90 minutes
around S$350
Charity support groups
free to S$50
Individual therapy
How much does therapy cost in Singapore?
Who you see decides the price more than anything else. Counsellors in private practice are S$80 to S$200 a session, associate psychologists S$100 to S$180, clinical psychologists S$150 to S$300 and psychiatrists S$150 to S$400. Going through a polyclinic referral to a public institution brings it to around S$50, sometimes less, with a longer wait. There are cheaper routes that people miss: charities such as Care Corner, AWARE and Shan You run sliding scale sessions from S$20 to S$50, and the university psychology clinic here publishes a rate of about S$25 an hour with no referral needed. Think in terms of a course of sessions rather than one, because that is the real number.
Counsellor, private practice
S$80 to S$200
Clinical psychologist
S$150 to S$300
Psychiatrist
S$150 to S$400
Public, with polyclinic referral
from around S$50
Charity or sliding scale
S$20 to S$50
Frequently Asked Questions
What people want to know before hiring mental health professionals in Singapore.
How much does a therapy session cost in Singapore?
A private session with a clinical psychologist in Singapore typically costs S$150 to S$300. A counsellor usually charges S$80 to S$200, a psychiatrist S$150 to S$400, and online sessions can be S$60 to S$150. Through a polyclinic referral, public care starts from around S$50, and charities or sliding-scale services can be S$20 to S$50. These are typical figures from our listed professionals (updated August 2026) and can change, so confirm the fee and session length first.
How many mental health professionals does Locallista list in Singapore?
Locallista lists 4 mental health professionals in Singapore, offering sessions in person and online. Every business is screened before it is listed, and reviews are usually collected by phone from people who have used them. Contact details are visible after you sign up; you then speak to the professional directly and can ask about their approach, fees and availability before booking a first session.
What's the difference between a counsellor, a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor registered with the Singapore Medical Council who can diagnose and prescribe medication. A clinical psychologist does assessment and therapy; look for one on the Singapore Register of Psychologists. A counsellor offers talking support for stress, grief and life changes, and many are registered with the Singapore Association for Counselling. Both registers are voluntary, so ask about training too.
What should I check before booking a therapist?
Check their registration and training, and whether they have experience with what you're facing, like anxiety, grief or burnout. Ask about session length, fees, whether GST applies, and the cancellation rule. If cost is a worry, ask whether MediSave or your insurance can cover any of it. A short first call helps you see if you feel at ease. If you or someone else is in danger right now, call 995.
What should I avoid?
Be wary of anyone who promises quick results in a set number of sessions, pushes a large package before a first session, or can't tell you about their training and registration. A good therapist explains how they work and respects your pace. If it doesn't feel right after a few sessions, switching to someone else is normal. If the fee is far below the usual S$150 to S$300 a session, ask about their qualifications.
How do I find a mental health professional I can trust in Singapore?
Read recent reviews and look for repeated comments about feeling listened to, clear explanations, and sessions that start on time and stay confidential. On Locallista, reviews are usually collected by phone after the job, and listings are ranked by those scores. Read the reviews, check their registration, then contact them directly after you sign up and ask about a first session.
