How much does therapy cost in Europe? (Video)

Workers across Europe are under constant pressure, caught amid geopolitical crises that ramp up the cost of living and automation that threatens to chip away at jobs.

Seeing a specialist seems to be one of the go-to recommendations of people on the brink of burnout, or already dealing with it, Euronews writes.

A report by Eurofound — the EU’s agency focused on improving working conditions — showed workplace stress levels and therapy costs across Europe.

The findings, however, are sobering. The average cost of a handful of private sessions, typically lasting between 45 and 60 minutes, can, in some cases, eat up an entire monthly minimum wage.

France and Spain emerge as two of the most affordable countries.

In France, not only is the cost of a private session relatively low — usually between €50 and €80 — but the public healthcare system covers up to 60% of the cost, capped at €50. The rest is typically picked up by private insurance, for those who have it.

Germany tells a different story. According to Eurofound, private insurance doesn’t cover psychotherapy sessions.

A single appointment can set patients back €100 to €150, and 10 sessions can swallow anywhere from two-thirds to an entire salary on minimum wage.

As noted, some sectors are hit harder than others, especially those involving direct contact with customers.