Chinese-speaking counsellors in Sydney
Counsellors use talking sessions to help you work through stress, emotions, couple relationships, parenting and big life changes. Talking in your own language often feels easier.
Qualified local care, for less
Counsellor: roughly how much your cover can save
We list local providers who accept private health cover and whose registration you can check, with prices, how to claim and languages spoken. You compare and choose, without paying more than you need to.
| Service | Typical fee | Save about |
|---|---|---|
| Counsellingper visit | $150 | $40–65 |
Private health rebate + provider's own pricing · Estimated for a typical mid-level Extras policy and provider prices; your policy and provider decide the actual amount · Updated October 2026
- Only providers who accept private health cover, with registration you can check
- See prices and how to claim before you book
- You compare and choose; we don't recommend
ExtrasMate is not a medical provider. We don't diagnose or recommend specific practitioners or treatments; we organise and show information so you can choose for yourself. The savings come from your private health rebate and the provider's own pricing, not from coupons we issue.
What is a counsellor?
A counsellor has completed a counselling qualification (from a diploma up to a master's degree) and is registered with a professional body such as ACA or PACFA. They use talking sessions to help with everyday stress and difficulties. The profession isn't registered with Ahpra.
What a counsellor does
- Listen and help you sort through stress and emotions
- Couple, family and parenting counselling
- Support through life changes such as moving, job loss or grief
How they differ from similar roles
Psychologists are Ahpra-registered and can be seen under a Medicare mental health plan. Counsellors are registered with professional bodies, usually can't be claimed on Medicare, and only some insurers cover them.
When to see a counsellor
- Stress or feeling overwhelmed
- Difficulties as a couple or with your children
- Life changes such as moving, a new job or migrating
How Extras usually pays
Typical price $180–$280; Extras typically pays $40–$90 (per 50-minute session).
（Estimate only — your insurer has the final say）
Not every insurer covers counselling. Where it's covered, it may have its own limit or share one with psychology, with part back each session. Counselling usually isn't covered by Medicare.
Prices and rebates for Mental healthQualifications and registration
Counsellors aren't Ahpra-registered. Look for one registered with ACA (Australian Counselling Association) or PACFA — insurers that cover counselling usually require this.
Good to know
- If you're in danger or thinking of harming yourself, call 000 now, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
- To use a Medicare Mental Health Treatment Plan, you'll need to see someone like a psychologist or an AASW-accredited mental health social worker — counsellors usually aren't eligible.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Please follow your practitioner's professional advice about treatment.
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