15_043_0128_1_3 — Counselling

Counselling for adjustment, wellbeing and disability-related life challenges delivered by a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist.

This support sits in the Improved Daily Living support category, is funded from your Capacity Building budget, belongs to the Therapeutic Supports registration group.

Price limits for 15_043_0128_1_3 (2026–27)

RegionMaximum price per hour
Standard (national)$156.16
Remote$218.62
Very remote$234.24

Prices are the maximum a registered provider can charge under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2026–27 (from 1 July 2026). Loadings apply for evenings, weekends, public holidays and remote areas. Always verify against the official guide before claiming.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Counselling cost under the NDIS in 2026–27?

The NDIS price limit for 15_043_0128_1_3 is $156.16 per hour, rising to $218.62 in remote areas and $234.24 in very remote areas. This is the maximum a registered provider can charge; loadings also apply for evenings, weekends and public holidays. Source: NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2026–27.

Which NDIS budget does 15_043_0128_1_3 come from?

Counselling is funded from your Capacity Building budget, under the Improved Daily Living support category. Whether it is reasonable and necessary for you depends on your plan and goals.

Can I claim 15_043_0128_1_3 if I self-manage or plan-manage?

Self-managed and plan-managed participants are not held to the price limits the way agency-managed claims are, but the limits are a useful guide. Always check the support is in your plan and relates to your disability before you claim.

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