Economic issues in clinical practice are part of the psychotherapeutic process. The objective of this study was to investigate the perceptions of psychotherapists from different theoretical approaches about fee-charging in psychotherapy. Twelve females and one male clinical psychologist were interviewed. Data were analyzed through content analysis. The following categories were established: "Contract"; "Difference between clinical-school and private practice"; "Fees as part of the treatment" and "Learning". Results of this research did not show any differences regarding the theoretical orientation of participants in all categories. Results point out to deficiencies in academic and professional formation related to fee-charging and, consequently, to the psychologist's unpreparedness and lack of training regarding this thematic in the beginning of their professional life.
psychotherapy; fees; charges
