How much does interpersonal psychotherapy generally cost?

The cost of interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) can vary quite a bit depending on your location, provider, and whether you’re using insurance.

1. Typical cost per session (without insurance)

• • US/Canada:

• • • Around $100 to $250 per 50-minute session.
    • Urban areas or therapists with more experience tend to charge more.

• • UK (private):

• • • Usually, £50 to £120 per session.
    • Some therapists offer sliding scale rates.

• • Europe:

• • • Often €45 to €100 per session.
    • In Belgium specifically, many therapists are partially reimbursed if they’re part of a recognized network.

• • Australia:

• • • Usually AUD 100–$200.
    • Medicare refunds apply if your therapist is registered and you have a mental health care plan.

2. With insurance or public health support
   
   

• • Insurance:

• • • If your health insurance covers mental health, IPT is often reimbursed the same way as other psychotherapy (especially if the therapist is licensed and in-network).

• • Public or nonprofit clinics:

• • • May offer IPT on a sliding scale, meaning the cost depends on your income.

• • University clinics or training centers:

• • • Offer low-cost IPT with supervised trainees (can be as low as $10–$40/session in the U.S.).

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