How much does a therapy session cost in Brazil?
Short answer
There is no mandatory session price in Brazil. Each psychologist sets their own fee, and the spread between professionals is wide. The Federal Council of Psychology publishes a reference fee table, but it is guidance, not a rule.
What tends to move the price
A few factors show up consistently when comparing fees:
- City and format: online sessions carry different overheads from in-office ones.
- Years of practice and additional training.
- Agreed frequency: some professionals price differently for more than one session a week.
When the market rate does not fit
Many psychologists keep reduced-fee slots, and asking directly is a normal conversation, not an awkward one.
Brazil also has university training clinics and public mental health services. In a life-threatening crisis, CVV offers free support at 188, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
- Does health insurance cover therapy in Brazil?
- Some plans cover psychology sessions, with rules and limits that vary by contract. Your insurer is the one who can answer that. On IAURA the fee is agreed directly between you and the professional.
- Does IAURA charge a fee per session?
- No. IAURA is a directory: you talk to the psychologist directly and agree on fee and schedule with them. The platform does not process payment and takes no commission.