Funding for Counselling
Fees and Consession
Where finances are a serious issue our therapists will do their best
to find a way to help you by:
• suggesting funding sources
• reducing their fees
• referring you to an appropriate
community or
government service.
In order to access these you will need to contact a therapist and discuss your particular circumstance. Some alternatives include:
Work and Income Funding
If you are a student, on a benefit or low income you may be eligible for a Work and Income (WINZ) allowance that provides a subsidy of up to $52.38 a session.
ACC Funding
ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) will fund some counselling or psychotherapy particularly that relating to physical injury, sexual abuse, or sexual assault.
Employer Funding
Since workplace stress was legally recognised as a workplace hazard many employers have EAP (Employee assistance programs) that will pay a for number of free counselling sessions for either workplace or personal issues.
Family Court Counselling
The Family Court will fund some free counselling for individuals or couples who are having relationship problems. This is available for all couples, whether they are married, in a civil union, living together, separated or divorced, and whether heterosexual or same-sex.
Government Mental Health Services
There are a range of mental health services funded by the government through the district health boards. GP's, therapists and other health professionals can offer referrals to these services.
Community Counselling Services
There are a variety of community funded organisations that provide free or low-cost counselling.
Victim Support Counselling
Victim Support provides emotional support, counselling, personal advocacy and information to all people effected by crime and trauma throughout New Zealand.
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