Psychologist fees in the Eastern Cape, 2026
The median fee psychologists in the Eastern Cape publish for one individual session is R1 100, from 34 psychologists who publish a fee, read in the week of 19 October 2026. Half of them publish between R950 and R1 200.
For counsellors it is R550 (from 24 counsellors). Across all three categories together (psychologists, counsellors and psychometrists), the median is R900, from 59 practitioners.
These are rates practitioners publish. They are not quotes, and the fee you pay can differ.
Where these numbers come from
This directory lists 545 practitioners in the Eastern Cape. Of them, 59 publish an individual session fee: 34 psychologists and the rest counsellors or psychometrists. Every published fee in our data comes from the practitioner's Psychology Today profile.
The median is the middle value: half of the published fees are higher and half are lower. The middle half is the range from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Where fewer than 5 practitioners publish a fee, we do not show a median, because a handful of fees can swing it a long way.
For the national picture, see psychologist fees in South Africa.
Fees by category
| Category | Listed | Fees published | Median, one person | Median, couple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychologists | 417 | 34 | R1 100 | R1 250 |
| Counsellors | 112 | 24 | R550 | R700 |
| Psychometrists | 16 | 1 | fewer than 5 | fewer than 5 |
The categories are not interchangeable. Psychologist, counsellor or psychometrist explains what each is registered to do.
Fees by city
The table shows the 9 cities and areas in the Eastern Cape with at least 5 listings. The province has 39 cities and areas in our data in all.
| City or area | Listed | Psychologists: median (fees) | Counsellors: median (fees) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gqeberha | 263 | R1 150 (13) | R525 (6) |
| East London | 107 | R1 000 (17) | R550 (6) |
| Makhanda | 51 | fewer than 5 fees | none published |
| Mthatha | 39 | none published | fewer than 5 fees |
| Kariega | 10 | none published | none published |
| Queenstown | 8 | none published | none published |
| Jeffreys Bay | 7 | none published | fewer than 5 fees |
| Alice | 5 | none published | none published |
| Mdantsane | 5 | none published | fewer than 5 fees |
Each city or area links to its own page. Some directories list suburbs as places of their own; this site lists them under their city, so Gqeberha includes Summerstrand and Newton Park, and East London includes Southernwood and Belgravia.
Online sessions
Of the 545 practitioners listed in the Eastern Cape, 139 (26%) say they offer online sessions, and 392 do not say how they see clients. A listing shows one published rate, so ask the practitioner whether an online session costs the same. Our guide Online therapy in South Africa has the numbers for every province.
Medical aid
Whether medical aid pays depends on your scheme and plan. Many plans pay from day-to-day benefits or savings, some have a mental health benefit, and some conditions are Prescribed Minimum Benefits. If a practitioner charges more than your scheme's rate, you pay the difference. Ask your scheme before you book. Our guide Medical aid and therapy in South Africa explains the terms.
A published rate and a quote
A published rate is what the practitioner published when we read it. A quote is what they tell you that you will pay. Fees change, and assessments, reports and longer sessions are often priced differently. Ask before your first session.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychologist cost in the Eastern Cape?
The median published fee for one session with a psychologist is R1 100, from 34 psychologists (October 2026). For counsellors it is R550 (from 24 counsellors).
How much is a couples session in the Eastern Cape?
The median published couple rate for psychologists is R1 250, from 22 psychologists who publish one (October 2026). The table above has the couple rate for each category.
Is the fee on a listing what I will pay?
No. It is the rate the practitioner published when we collected it, not a quote. Ask the practitioner what you will pay before you book.
Why does my city not have a median fee?
We only show a median where at least 5 practitioners publish a fee. In smaller places, check the fee on each listing or ask the practitioner.