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Counsilio vs EMCC: counselling fees and options in Singapore
If you’re choosing individual counselling, compare the price for the session you can attend and how each service helps you get started.
EMCC lists S$220 an hour on weekdays and S$250 on Saturdays for individual counselling without a subsidy. See EMCC’s published fees. It has separate rates for an approved subsidy and for appointments with a supervised counselling intern. Counsilio offers individual online counselling in Singapore, with long-term sessions from S$80 for 50–60 minutes and personal help finding a suitable counsellor.
If you’re considering EMCC, first work out which fee route applies to you. If you’re considering Counsilio, tell us what you can spend and when you can attend so we can explain an arrangement that could work for you. Counsilio publishes this comparison.
Compare individual counselling at EMCC and Counsilio
EMCC is Eagles Mediation & Counselling Centre. This guide compares individual counselling for adults in Singapore. EMCC also offers services such as mediation and couples counselling, which have different fees and are outside this comparison.
| What matters | EMCC | Counsilio |
|---|---|---|
| Fee and session length | S$220 on weekdays or S$250 on Saturdays for the standard hour. Separate eligibility rules apply to the lower fees below. EMCC fee schedule | Long-term sessions start at S$80 and last 50–60 minutes. We explain the proposed fee during onboarding. |
| Format and timing | Appointments at its centre, with Saturday rates published. EMCC also describes an online option. Its enquiry team can explain which format is available for your arrangement. | Individual online counselling in Singapore, with after-work slots available. We discuss the timing that could work for you. |
| Finding a counsellor | Talk with Client Services about assignment. EMCC publishes its team’s qualifications and says a named counsellor request adds S$20 to the standard hourly fee. It lists Mandarin counselling and considers dialect requests based on availability. EMCC team and FAQ | We talk with you about what you need, your preferences and budget, then help match you with a suitable counsellor. How guided matching works |
| Changing an appointment | Contact it by phone or email at least two working days ahead. EMCC lists a charge of half your applicable fee for late cancellation. EMCC cancellation terms | The cutoff is 12 hours before the appointment. Session-credit bookings have separate rules on when credit is restored. Counsilio booking terms |
| Payment | At the centre, EMCC lists NETS, PayNow, bank transfer and PayPal. EMCC payment information | We explain the payment arrangement and what it covers as part of the proposal, before you decide. |
Which EMCC fee applies to you?
Income assessed subsidy. EMCC lists S$60–S$230 an hour for approved individual counselling subsidies, with rates effective 1 October 2026. The scheme is for Singapore citizens and permanent residents living in an HDB flat with gross monthly income below S$6,000. Approval and the actual rate depend on assessment. EMCC says the scheme covers Saturday appointments too and asks for at least three working days to process a subsidy application. The application instructions explain which documents go to EMCC.
Supervised intern appointment. EMCC separately lists S$60 on weekdays or S$90 on Saturdays for individual counselling with a master’s-level counselling intern supervised by a Singapore Association for Counselling registered supervisor. Its stated condition for this route is monthly earnings below S$4,000 or full-time student status. Use EMCC’s enquiry instructions if you want that specific arrangement. An enquiry does not confirm a slot or eligibility.
Standard appointment. Use the standard fee if you’re planning around an appointment without an approved subsidy or an agreed intern arrangement. EMCC says it charges in additional half-hour blocks if a session goes beyond the standard hour. If you’re deciding between a weekday and a Saturday, the published unsubsidised difference is S$30 per hour. That’s useful if attending after work would save money but be hard to keep up.
Choose a next step you can manage
If Saturday is the only time you can reliably leave home, EMCC’s Saturday route may be worth exploring. If an online session after work would be easier to keep, check where you’ll be able to speak freely and what you can spend on follow-up sessions. You don’t need to decide the frequency now. Our work stress counselling page explains how to talk about your hours and budget, and the Singapore counselling cost guide covers other options.
With EMCC, use its official enquiry page to reach Client Services. With Counsilio, we speak with you about your concern, requirements and budget, then help find a suitable counsellor and explain the proposed fee and timing. Counsilio takes responsibility for matching and counsellor quality. Start with a brief outline; there’s no need to send your full history in the opening message. If you’re unsure what an appointment involves, see our first counselling session guide.
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Tell us what you’d like help with and what would make sessions manageable. We’ll talk it through and help with the match. WhatsApp opens an enquiry. Your appointment is arranged separately.
Explore CounsilioCommon questions
Does earning below S$6,000 guarantee EMCC’s S$60 fee?
No. EMCC publishes a range and assesses eligibility and income before deciding the rate. The supervised intern option is a separate appointment type.
Does Counsilio’s S$80 starting rate apply to every appointment?
It’s the starting rate for long-term sessions in Singapore. We explain the fee that would apply to your proposed arrangement before you decide.