Is marriage Counselling covered by Medicare in Australia?

The short answer is no. However it is important to know that most counsellors simply charge less in order to make themselves comparable to the fees of psychologists - a profession that is covered by Medicare. Generally speaking you will pay the same amount (after Medicare rebate) to see a counsellor or a psychologist. Of course if you are seeking marriage or relationship counselling, it would be preferable to see someone who specialises in relationships, and most commonly that will be a counsellor not a psychologist. Finding the right relationship counsellor is key.