The Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology recommends the following guide based on the results of a survey done in 2016:

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1. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTATION/PSYCHOTHERAPY FEE

(Initial Intake or Follow-up Session)

a. PRIVATE
This is a general guideline and the range of fees depend on location and qualification:
RM150 – RM450 per hour

b. GOVERNMENT
Based on fees set by the Ministry of Health (public hospitals) or teaching hospitals’ settings.

 

 

2. PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT FEE

 

Psychological assessment package can consist of: -
• Pre-assessment consultation
• Single or multiple tests administration
• Assessment report
• Post-assessment feedback to client/family
• Site visits (if required)

a. PRIVATE

i. A general acceptable range of fee does not exceed RM5,000 per package
ii. Fees are generally charged depending on duration, number of tests, types of test and on a case-by-case basis.
iii. General Assessment package: RM500 – RM2,000 per package
iv. Comprehensive Assessment package: RM2,000 – RM5,000 per package.

 

b. GOVERNMENT

Based on the fees set by Ministry of Health (public hospitals) or teaching hospitals’ settings.

3. BRIEF PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT FEE

 

Generally, 1-2 pages, non-psychological assessments for referral source: -

 

a. PRIVATE
Ranges from RM100 – RM200 per report

b. GOVERNMENT
Based on the fees set Ministry of Health (public hospitals) or teaching hospitals’ settings.

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The Private Healthcare Facilities and Services (Private Hospitals and Other Private
Healthcare Facilities) (Amendment) Order 2013 (P.U. (A) 358) states:

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* Note: the above are charges by psychiatrists for psychotherapy.

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                 Click on the pdf for the general guideline of professional fee structure

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