Analysis of Influencing Factors on the Pricing of Individual Psychological Counseling Services

Debao Hou

doi:10.54691/3q7v1v88

Authors

Debao Hou

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/3q7v1v88

Keywords:

Individual Psychological Counseling; Pricing; Factor Analysis; Ability to Pay; Service Effectiveness.

Abstract

This paper aims to analyze the influencing factors on the pricing of individual psychological counseling services. Based on factor analysis and survey questionnaire data, it explores the main factors affecting the pricing of individual psychological counseling services. The research results indicate that the pricing of individual psychological counseling services is influenced by multiple factors, which can be primarily categorized into three factors: counselor’s qualifications and market perception, service form and effectiveness, and client’s ability to pay and personalized needs. Based on the results of the factor analysis, this paper provides a reference for pricing strategies in the individual psychological counseling industry.

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