Fees & FAQs
Understanding the investment in your wellbeing & Questions you may have before starting
Session fees are based on a standard 50-min session. Session fees are on a sliding scale to provide equitable services:
Full fee: From $220, depending on the type of session.
Reduced fee: Limited places may be available on a case-by-case basis, with particular consideration for helping professionals outside private practice. Availability varies. Please contact us to enquire about reduced-fee options.
Other Services
Brief phone consultation (10–15 minutes): Complimentary. A chance to ask questions and explore whether our approach feels right for you.
Report writing: Please enquire about your needs and fees. We do not provide medico-legal reports.
Extended ecotherapy sessions: Fees depend on session duration and location. Please contact us to discuss.
Consultation Fees
Fees and session details
Note: Fees may be adjusted from time to time to reflect changes in costs of operation
No show and last-minute cancellation policy
We understand that illness, family emergencies and unexpected circumstances can arise. Please contact your therapist as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule. Exceptional circumstances may be considered for a fee waiver on a case-by-case basis.
As appointment times are reserved for you, cancellations with less than 48 hours’ notice incur the following fees, regardless of concession rate:
24–48 hours’ notice: 50% of the session fee
Less than 24 hours’ notice: Full session fee
Scheduling difficulties generally do not qualify as exceptional circumstances. If you are unable to attend in person, please consider switching to a video consultation where appropriate.
Appointment reminders via WhatsApp or email are available upon request, but clients remain responsible for attending scheduled sessions.
We also recognise that your time matters. If we need to cancel with less than 48 hours’ notice due to illness or an emergency, we will waive your next late-cancellation fee should a similar situation arise for you.
Cancellation Policy
FAQs
Common questions people have before starting Ecotherapy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Benefit from Ecotherapy?
Anyone, essentially!!!
People experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Those who feel disconnected from the natural world.
Individuals seeking alternative or complementary approaches to traditional therapy.
People dealing with grief, especially ecological grief related to environmental crises.
Those struggling with burnout or life transitions.
Is Ecotherapy the right type of therapy for me?
Anyone, essentially!!!
People experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Those who feel disconnected from the natural world.
Individuals seeking alternative or complementary approaches to traditional therapy.
People dealing with grief, especially ecological grief related to environmental crises.
Those struggling with burnout or life transitions.
Is Ecotherapy accessible and inclusive for a diverse range of needs or physical limitations?
Yes!
We welcome you and we will work with you to find a way to access ecotherapy that respects and suits your needs.
Sessions can be seated, on wheels, or otherwise.
Our therapist will conduct a comprehensive intake session prior to us going outdoors to find suitable built or natural environment to conduct the sessions. Just like ‘traditional therapy’ approach, such conversations and collaborations would be an ongoing process throughout your engagement with us.
We would also encourage you to take care of your needs when you are outdoors.
This may mean appropriate clothing and shoes, sunhat, sunglasses and adequate water supply.
You may also need a rain jacket or poncho, or antihistamines if you have specific allergies.
We will also likely continue to monitor other needs of yours along the way, such as support in going downhill, slowing down walking pace or converting to indoor or telehealth sessions if deemed appropriate.
Either way, please know that we can have ongoing discussion around your needs.
Who might want to avoid Ecotherapy?
While Ecotherapy may sound enticing to many, it is certainly not for everyone.
Not everyone has a positive relationship with nature, and some people with nature-related phobias may not want to begin their healing journey with ecotherapy. It is also important to consider the physical demands of engaging in Ecotherapy.
While mobility isn’t required to spend time in nature, many Ecotherapy activities do involve physically movement, so it would be good to consult with your doctor and physical therapist before beginning Ecotherapy if you have any medical conditions.
Severe allergies or photosensitivity are also things to discuss with a medical provider before engaging in Ecotherapy interventions.
How is Ecotherapy different to normal therapy sessions?
One major difference is in the change of physical location- from a therapy room to outdoors. However, it is also possible to bring nature into the therapy room as a way to pace with individuals’ comfort and needs.
Unlike traditional therapy, eco-therapy can shift the therapeutic dynamics in several ways. Working in a therapy room brings a strong focus on the inner world of the clients and the therapist-client relationship. When we work outdoors, while we still pay attention to the inner world and the therapist-client relationship, we also extend our attention to the client-world relationship.
Ecotherapy takes place in a less controlled environment than a therapist’s office, but also a more equal one.
We are both fellow travelers walking on a journey together, where the space is not owned by the therapist, but by Mother Nature.
Working outdoors also mean that we need to consider some variables before we venture out. For instance,
how would you respond to adverse weather or non-human creatures?
what and how should we respond when we see people we know?
what physical and other resources do you need to bring to take care of yourself along the way?
All these factors serve as potential ‘challenges’ but also opportunities for us to explore with you about the way you understand and ask for your needs to be met.
How can my confidentiality be maintained?
We understand the importance of confidentially and privacy during therapeutic engagement, especially during an outdoor session where we have less control over our environment.
Please rest assured that this aspect will be discussed during our first initial consultation session that will usually take place in an office or online (unless otherwise negotiated between you and your therapist).
While we live in a small city that is highly populated, rest assured that there will be thoughtful ways for us to maintain your confidentiality as we venture outdoors.
What can I expect in my first session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to understand what brings you to therapy, what you hope to work towards and what support may be helpful. We will discuss your needs collaboratively and agree on an appropriate way forward.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies according to your needs, circumstances and goals. We will review your progress together and discuss the pace and frequency of sessions as your therapeutic work evolves.
