The fee for the counseling therapy is 120CHF per 60minute session.
You will be asked to pay for each session at the time of the session. Payment can be by cash or card. A statement of the month’s sessions will be furnished to you on the first of each month for the previous month’s sessions and payments. You can use the statement for tax purposes or for reimbursement.
What’s the difference between a psychiatrist, psychologist, and psychological counselor?
A psychiatrist in a medical doctor who can diagnose and treat mental illness using a combination of therapy and medication. Often, a psychiatrist will see client issues within a medical framework. A psychologist is someone with either a doctorate or a master’s degree who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental illness within a psychological framework.
Similar to this, a psychological counselor has a master’s degree and is trained to help those with everyday life issues within a psycho-social framework. Counseling puts importance on the relationship between the client and the counselor, as well as identifying patterns of behavior, emotions, relationships, stress, anxiety, and other issues. The counselor listens to what the client identifies as being a problem and the two work together as a team.
Psychological Counseling is officially registered within the group of complimentary practices/therapies serviced under Droit de Pratique, medicine of the canton Genève (Direction generale de la sante). Insurance reimbursement depends on your insurance company and the level of your insurance. (Please check with your insurance company if you can reach for the reimbursement.)
