Low-fee Jungian analysis
We have verified 10 reduced-fee Jungian clinics and candidate schemes, in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, London and Zurich. Published fees start at $50 a session in New York, and one London scheme charges £40 or less. Most of these schemes match you with an analyst in training (a candidate) who works under the supervision of certified analysts.
Each entry below comes from the scheme's own page, with the date we read it. Fees, eligibility and waiting times change, so check the link before you apply.
Every clinic and candidate scheme we have verified
James Goodrich Whitney Center for Psychotherapy
San Francisco, United States · run by CGJISF
Fee: Sliding scale based on ability to pay; therapists are interns or candidates supervised by analysts.
Who can apply: Adults unable to afford standard fees, seeking longer-term depth psychotherapy.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
JPA Treatment Center
New York, United States · run by JPA
Fee: Reduced-fee treatment with analysts-in-training; fees begin at $50 per session; one-time $75 intake interview.
Who can apply: Individuals unable to afford private-practice fees.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
Affordable Therapy Center
New York, United States · run by NYAAP
Fee: Sliding-scale fees set from income documentation; household income must be $55,000 or less; $75 non-refundable fee when contacted.
Who can apply: Annual household income $55,000 or less.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
Kieffer E. Frantz Clinic
Los Angeles, United States · run by CGJILA
Fee: Jungian analysis and psychotherapy on a sliding scale for adults unable to afford private fees.
Who can apply: Adults unable to afford standard private-practice fees.
Waiting list: Contacted by phone in 2-4 weeks; placement immediate or several weeks.
OAJA lower fee analysis (Stage Two candidates)
Toronto, Canada · run by OAJA
Fee: Lower fee analysis with Senior (Stage Two) candidates under supervision; no figure published.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
AJA reduced-fee analysis with trainees
London, United Kingdom · run by AJA
Fee: Reduced fee with trainees, from £40 and below per session on a low income; three sessions a week, two-year minimum.
Who can apply: Low income; commitment to three sessions a week for at least two years.
Waiting list: Subject to availability; the page currently states no trainee vacancies.
IGAP low-cost analysis (advanced candidates)
London, United Kingdom · run by IGAP
Fee: Advanced candidates offer low-cost analysis under supervision; no figure published.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
GAP Low Cost Therapy Scheme
London, United Kingdom · run by GAP
Fee: Advanced trainees under supervision; £40 one-off initial session, then fee agreed with the therapist.
Who can apply: Low incomes; priority to UK-based applicants committing to two sessions a week for a year.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
The SAP Clinic
London, United Kingdom · run by SAP
Fee: Low-cost scheme consultation £90 (full cost £150) for two 50-minute meetings; low-cost analysis with supervised trainees; usually a waiting period.
Who can apply: Students, people on benefits or low incomes.
Waiting list: Usually a waiting period; places are limited.
ISAPZURICH Affordable Counseling
Zurich, Switzerland · run by ISAPZURICH
Fee: Reduced-fee face-to-face counselling with therapists in training; online not offered.
Who can apply: Individuals unable to afford typical private-practice fees.
Waiting list: Not stated on the scheme's page.
If there is no scheme near you
- Look at analysts who work online; some candidates and analysts see clients in other countries.
- Ask analysts directly whether they keep any reduced-fee places. Some say so on their own websites.
- In some countries public or insurance cover can pay for psychotherapy: see cost by country.
Is there low-cost Jungian analysis?
Yes, in some cities. We have verified 10 clinics and candidate schemes, with published fees from $50 a session in New York and £40 or less in London.
Who are the therapists at a low-fee clinic?
Usually analysts in training (candidates) or advanced trainees, supervised by certified analysts.
Is there a waiting list?
Often. The SAP Clinic says there is usually a waiting period, and the AJA's page currently states no trainee vacancies. Each entry says what the scheme publishes.