1st STEP Counseling Center

1st STEP Counseling Center is located in the 1st STEP Kokoro Clinic.

Psychological assessment, psychological counseling, and developmental counseling are available at 1st STEP Counseling Center.

Our counselors are qualified and professionally trained as psychologists in Japan and abroad.Counselors and psychiatrists work together as a team to provide services based on scientific evidence and after examining what the best course of action is.

  1. First-time visitors must be Initial appointment  by psychiatrist at 1st STEP Kokoro Clinic (insurance reimbursement). Please apply using Psychiatrist Initial Consultation Form   and Psychological Assessment Request Form.
  2. During the initial appointment by psychiatrist, please let us know what kind of psychological services you would like to receive. After that, a counselor will be assigned to you and you will start using the service. Please discuss your schedule with your counselor.
  3. Please note that counseling is a free medical service and is not covered by any insurance.
  4. If you wish to continue seeing a doctor after that, please make a separate appointment for consultation from the appointment for psychological services.

Appointment Update

  •  Assessments in English for children from international schools can be conducted from 2025 January.
  • Counselling and developmental  consultation slots  in English are available November.

We will notify you in the order in which we receive your applications.

What reasons do you have for taking a psychological assessment?
  • I want to know my characteristics, strengths and weaknesses.
  • I was recommended by a school teacher or counselor.
  • I want to know about my ASD or ADHD tendencies.
  • I want to find out about learning disabilities (LD).
  • I want to know the factors that cause difficulties in my life and at school.
  • I would like to take an Assessment to apply for reasonable accommodation or support.
  • I want to take an Assessment as a reference for the next school.
  • I have not taken an Assessment for a while, so I want to take it again.
  • I go to a school in Japanese, but my main language is English, so I want to take an Assessment in English.
  • I am attending an international school in Japan and would like to take the Japanese and English assessment.
  • I want to take an Assessment because I want to know both Japanese and English language skills.
  • I want to take an Assessment for admission or transfer to an overseas school.
  • I want to take an Assessment for MENSA membership.
Psychological Assessment 
  • Psychological assessment is available for clients ranging from pre-school aged-children to HS students. Assessment is tailored to each client's needs and a battery of carefully selected tests will be administered.  Assessment may include  cognitive (WISC-V, WPSSI, WAIS), behavioral, social, academic (WIAT-III) or diagnostic areas. Testing is available in both English and Japanese. 
  • A typical assessment consists of a combination of interviews with the individual client,  interview with parents/ teachers/workplace staff/ counselors, administration of indivual tests, quetsionnaires and school/home observation.  A feedback session and assessment report with recommendations are also included in the package. If the child is bilingual and assessment/report is required in English and Japanese, this is also available with additional fees. Follow-up sessions with the psychologist is available and if necessary, a psychiatrist session cwill be arranged.

[Fees]
The base fee is JPY12,650* per hour. The total fee is dependant on the number of hours used in the assessment process and will vary for each individual case. Typically, an assessment will fall under the categories of Cognitive Assessment, Academic Assessment or Diagnositc Assessment. The estimated range for a full evaluation is usually betweenJPY316,250 ~ 417,450*(Approximately 25 and 33 hours). Variations of these categories can be made to accomodate the needs of each client. Assessment services are currently not covered by Japanese National Health Insurance. However, we are able to provide a documentation in English/ Japanese for fees paid, which may be used to claim reimbursements from your own private insurance companies/schemes. If you have international private insurance plans, please check with your insurance provider regarding possible benefits for mental health services.

*All prices are inclusive of 10% consumption tax.

[Cancellation Policy]
In case of a need for cancellation, please notify us 24 hours in advance. We will require full payment of the missed appointment if advance notice is not made.

Counseling  and Consultation Services
Counseling  and consultation services for both children and adults are offered by our bilingual psychologists at JPY 17,500* per individual 50-minutes session. Counseling sessions may adapt various  techniques including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, Emotion and Behaviour Regulation, and Social Skills Training. A social skills group program may also be offered depending on the number of clients that may benefit from this service. Sessions for parents are also available for those who wish to learn effective strategies and techniques to work with children at home. Additionally, teachers are also welcome to discuss with our psychologists regarding issues including their student's behavioural and emotional presentations. Services are also provided Chinese. 

[Health Insurance]
Counseling or consultation is currently not covered by Japanese National Health Insurance. However, we are able to provide a documentation in English/ Japanese for fees paid, which may be used to claim reimbursements from your own private insurance companies/schemes. If you have international private insurance plans, please check with your insurance provider regarding possible benefits for mental health services.

[Cancellation Policy]
In case of a need for cancellation, please notify us 24 hours in advance. We will require full payment of the missed appointment if advance notice is not made.

*All prices are inclusive of 10% consumption tax

Please refer to 'Information Sheet' for more details on Psychological Services, Psychological Assessment and Counseling and Consultation services in English, or click below to download the PDF.

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心理士によるカウンセリングや心理検査等は、1st STEPカウンセリングセンターにて行っております。Counseling and psychological assessment by psychologists are available at 1st STEP Counseling Center.

カウンセラー

鈴木(王)美凰
Miho Wang Suzuki

山本 優
Yu Yamamoto

塩野入 あずさ
Azusa Shionoiri

ジュン ン シェンチュン
June Ng Sheng Chun

アマディ 理碧良
Amadi Libera

Counselor introductions