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Depression Assessment

Book your Depression Assessment online

A depression assessment identifies the type and severity of your depression, using tools like the PHQ-9, so treatment can be targeted. Fettle's 30-minute consultation with a PSI psychologist is online, no GP referral needed, from €89.

No GP referral needed PSI-registered clinical psychologist Same-week appointments available

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Loved by clients across Ireland

Real Trustpilot reviews from people who found the right therapist through Fettle.

Genuinely transformed how I operate day-to-day. Before starting with Fettle, I was very close to hitting burnout - struggling with procrastination, time management, and a frustrating lack of structure. Over the last three months, working with my therapist, Louise O'Sullivan, gave me the exact circuit breaker I needed.

Finn GlennTrustpilot · Aug 2026

I really enjoy my weekly sessions with Dylan Johnston. I have tried therapy before but this time I feel I'm getting a lot more out of it. I feel so understood and it makes life less overwhelming. It's been so great to be able to do it on my laptop at home instead of the added stress of travel.

Gabby MurphyTrustpilot · Mar 2026

I am so happy I decided to try fettle. Emma Keane was my therapist and I felt immediately at ease with her, she helped me a tremendous amount. Her empathy helped me navigate difficult relationships and gain a much clearer understanding of my anxiety.

KimTrustpilot · Jan 2026

I am really enjoying my sessions with Pavel. The service fettle provides is very good and I highly recommend it

Flávio FerreiraTrustpilot · Jan 2026

Great support provided by the fettle team. They are really fantastic in following up and helping with any issues on the platform. Wonderful therapists and lovely people.

Anshuman SinghTrustpilot · Dec 2025

Fettle really got me over a hard part in my life. My father had died and I was drinking heavily. They got back to me and got me talking to someone very fast.

Simon TobinTrustpilot · Nov 2025

Fettle makes therapy simple. I booked by text message and had my first session the same week. My therapist was accredited and really down-to-earth. It's great to know I can access support from home whenever I need it.

MatthewTrustpilot · Nov 2025

I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Fettle made it effortless. Irish-based, accredited therapists and excellent communication. I booked through WhatsApp, and everything was sorted instantly. Fantastic service!

John MurphyTrustpilot · Nov 2025

The support and understanding that I've received from working with a therapist through fettle has been life-changing for me, and my on-going therapy experience has enabled me to make such positive changes in my mindset, my thinking and in my life.

Ciara WilliamsTrustpilot · May 2025

Brilliant experience with Fettle, easy to book online and so compassionate throughout. Would highly recommend

JohnTrustpilot · May 2025

Found a therapist who matches my needs, and has been open and engaging. I've been able to set up appointments on my own terms. It is certainly a service I value. Setting up additional sessions is easy and the reminders and calendars are handy to have.

Eoin WyseTrustpilot · Feb 2025

Excellent MH service. Brendan has the right tone and pace. Really felt heard.

Cian MekitarianTrustpilot · Jan 2025

Great support provided by the fettle team. They are really fantastic in following up and helping with any issues on the platform. Wonderful therapists and lovely people.

Anshuman SinghTrustpilot · Dec 2025

I am really enjoying my sessions with Pavel. The service fettle provides is very good and I highly recommend it

Flávio FerreiraTrustpilot · Jan 2026

I am so happy I decided to try fettle. Emma Keane was my therapist and I felt immediately at ease with her, she helped me a tremendous amount. Her empathy helped me navigate difficult relationships and gain a much clearer understanding of my anxiety.

KimTrustpilot · Jan 2026

I really enjoy my weekly sessions with Dylan Johnston. I have tried therapy before but this time I feel I'm getting a lot more out of it. I feel so understood and it makes life less overwhelming. It's been so great to be able to do it on my laptop at home instead of the added stress of travel.

Gabby MurphyTrustpilot · Mar 2026

Genuinely transformed how I operate day-to-day. Before starting with Fettle, I was very close to hitting burnout - struggling with procrastination, time management, and a frustrating lack of structure. Over the last three months, working with my therapist, Louise O'Sullivan, gave me the exact circuit breaker I needed.

Finn GlennTrustpilot · Aug 2026

Excellent MH service. Brendan has the right tone and pace. Really felt heard.

Cian MekitarianTrustpilot · Jan 2025

Found a therapist who matches my needs, and has been open and engaging. I've been able to set up appointments on my own terms. It is certainly a service I value. Setting up additional sessions is easy and the reminders and calendars are handy to have.

Eoin WyseTrustpilot · Feb 2025

Brilliant experience with Fettle, easy to book online and so compassionate throughout. Would highly recommend

JohnTrustpilot · May 2025

The support and understanding that I've received from working with a therapist through fettle has been life-changing for me, and my on-going therapy experience has enabled me to make such positive changes in my mindset, my thinking and in my life.

Ciara WilliamsTrustpilot · May 2025

I was nervous about starting therapy online, but Fettle made it effortless. Irish-based, accredited therapists and excellent communication. I booked through WhatsApp, and everything was sorted instantly. Fantastic service!

John MurphyTrustpilot · Nov 2025

Fettle makes therapy simple. I booked by text message and had my first session the same week. My therapist was accredited and really down-to-earth. It's great to know I can access support from home whenever I need it.

MatthewTrustpilot · Nov 2025

Fettle really got me over a hard part in my life. My father had died and I was drinking heavily. They got back to me and got me talking to someone very fast.

Simon TobinTrustpilot · Nov 2025
How it works

What happens, step by step.

Four clear stages. You'll know exactly what to expect at each one — no surprises, no hidden steps.

  1. 1

    Book your slot

    Choose a 30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist — online

  2. 2

    Pre-screening sent

    Validated screening tool sent to your inbox. Takes about 15 minutes, completed at home.

  3. 3

    Review with the psychologist

    Walk through your results, history, and presenting concerns together on the call.

  4. 4

    Next step recommended

    Full assessment, therapy match, or onward referral — whichever fits your situation.

Book my assessment — €89 30 min · Klarna available · No GP referral needed

Why Get a Depression Assessment?

A depression assessment is more than putting a label on how you've been feeling — it's about understanding what's actually happening, ruling out what isn't, and unlocking the right path to feeling like yourself again. With a clear diagnosis, evidence-based treatment becomes targeted and effective.

Name what you're going through

Get clear clinical language for low mood, fatigue, or loss of interest, so you can stop wondering if it's "just life" or if something deeper is at play.

Unlock evidence-based treatment

A formal assessment opens the right doors — CBT, behavioural activation, and where appropriate, medication review — tailored to the type and severity of depression you're experiencing.

Reclaim energy, sleep, and motivation

Depression touches the basics: sleep, appetite, focus, the will to do small things. The right plan is a path back to those, in a way that's evidence-based and individual to you.

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Do you know the research?

The WHO ranks depression as a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet up to 80% of people recover or significantly improve with the right combination of therapy, lifestyle support, and (where indicated) medication.

World Health Organization · NICE Guidelines
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Meet Your Clinician

Dr. Fabiola Honorio

Senior Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist

PSI Accredited

An Italian–Brazilian clinician based in Dublin, Dr. Fabiola brings more than 15 years of experience assessing and treating moderate to severe mental health difficulties across children, adolescents and adults. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based clinical psychology, with a neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive approach.

A Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and a Ph.D. from University College Dublin, she is recognised as a Clinical Psychologist by the Irish Department of Health.

  • Neurodiversity (ASD & ADHD)
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • OCD
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Mood Disorders
Languages English · Portuguese · Italian
Sessions In-person & Online
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Dr. Fabiola Honorio, Senior Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
Psychological Society of Ireland Chartered Member Psychological Society of Ireland
Book Your Assessment

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

Choose a convenient time that fits your schedule. Evening and weekend appointments available.

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Transparent Pricing

Your assessment pathway. You're not locked in.

Three structured stages, each building on the last. You only move to the next stage if it's right for you, and every stage is paid separately as you go.

Spread the cost — interest-free with Klarna. Pay in 3 equal instalments at no extra cost. Available on all stages at checkout. Subject to Klarna eligibility checks.
Start here Stage 1

Initial consultation

€89
Or 3 × €29.67 Klarna.

30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist, validated pre-screening included.

  • PHQ-9, GAD-7, or comorbidity screening
  • 30-min review with PSI clinician
  • Personalised next-step recommendation
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Stage 2 — If Recommended

Full clinical assessment

€390
Or 3 × €130 Klarna.

An in-depth diagnostic interview exploring your history, symptoms, and how depression is affecting your daily life.

  • PSI-accredited psychologist
  • Structured diagnostic interview covering history, symptoms, and severity
  • Where appropriate, the clinician may recommend discussing medication or further support with your GP or psychiatrist

Booked only after your initial consultation, if recommended by your psychologist.

Stage 3 — Diagnosis

Diagnosis & treatment plan

€360
Or 3 × €120 Klarna.

Your formal diagnosis with a written clinical report, plus a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan.

  • Written report for your GP, workplace, or education provider
  • Personalised, evidence-based treatment plan
  • Clear recommendation on your next step

Follows your clinical assessment, where a formal diagnosis is indicated.

Optional add-ons.

Extend your care pathway with specialist support, added at any point after your assessment. Neither is required, and both are recommended only where clinically appropriate.

Add-on

Medication review with psychiatrist

€220
Or 3 × €73.3 Klarna.

A consultant psychiatrist reviews your diagnosis and discusses whether medication could support your treatment, with a full prescribing recommendation for your GP.

  • Consultant psychiatrist appointment
  • Full prescribing recommendation for your GP
Add-on

Structured therapy course

€1,020 €340/month over 3 months · €170/month over 6 months · works out at €85 per session
Or 3 × €340 Klarna.

A structured course of evidence-based therapy (CBT and behavioural activation) with a depression specialist, delivered over 3 months (weekly) or 6 months (bi-weekly). 12 sessions either way.

  • 12 sessions of CBT and behavioural activation with a depression specialist
  • VHI, Laya, Irish Life eligible · online, 7 days a week

Total cost by pathway.

Every pathway includes the initial consultation (€89), full clinical assessment (€390), and diagnosis & treatment plan (€360). Choose the route that fits, you decide as you go.

Diagnosis & report
Initial consultation + full clinical assessment + diagnosis & treatment plan
€839
With Klarna: 3 × €279.67
Diagnosis, report & medication review
Core pathway + psychiatrist medication review
€1,289
With Klarna: 3 × €429.67
Diagnosis, report & psychotherapy Most chosen
Core pathway + structured therapy course (3 or 6 months)
€1,859
With Klarna: 3 × €619.67
Diagnosis, report, medication review & therapy
Core pathway + psychiatrist review + structured therapy course
€2,309
With Klarna: 3 × €769.67

Each stage is paid separately at the point of booking, so you're never committed to the full pathway up front. Totals are shown for planning only, most clients need only stage one or two.

After Your Assessment

A clear next step — not more confusion.

Depending on what's clinically indicated, your clinical psychologist will guide you towards one of these pathways.

Full clinical assessment

If a formal diagnosis is needed for your GP, workplace, or education provider — your clinical psychologist will refer you for an in-depth diagnostic interview with written report.

Specialist therapy match

Matched to a specialist depression therapist within 24–72 hours — CBT and behavioural activation, tailored to the type and severity of depression you're experiencing. Or continue with your structured therapy course add-on.

GP & workplace letters

Where appropriate, you'll receive diagnostic letters suitable for accommodations, sick leave, education provider, or insurance reimbursement claims.

Onward referral

Where another service is the better fit — psychiatry, neuropsychology, primary care — we signpost clearly. No gate-keeping, no upselling.

Covered by leading Irish health insurers

VHI Healthcare Laya Healthcare Irish Life Health

The full depression assessment may be partially claimable through VHI, Laya, or Irish Life Health as an outpatient psychologist benefit, depending on your plan. Your clinician's receipt can be submitted for pay-and-claim reimbursement. Check your Table of Benefits or call your insurer before booking to confirm your per-session benefit amount.

Common Questions

Things people often ask.

GPs are excellent generalists, but they typically have 10–15 minutes and don't use validated psychological screening tools. This consultation is 30 minutes with a specialist clinical psychologist using a validated instrument (PHQ-9, GAD-7, or other validated screeners) — designed specifically to identify and quantify the condition you're concerned about.

Not from stage one. The 30-minute consultation is a clinical screening review — your psychologist will tell you whether your presentation warrants a formal diagnostic assessment (stage two) and explain your options. A formal diagnosis requires the full clinical assessment.

The €89 consultation is paid privately. The full clinical assessment (stage 2), diagnosis & treatment plan (stage 3), and ongoing therapy may be partially claimable through VHI, Laya, or Irish Life Health under your outpatient psychology benefit, depending on your plan. We provide all documentation needed for pay-and-claim reimbursement.

The core pathway is €839 in total: €89 for the initial consultation, €390 for the full clinical assessment, and €360 for your diagnosis & treatment plan. Optional add-ons are €450 for a psychiatrist medication review and €1,020 for a structured therapy course (€85 per session). Each stage is paid separately as you go, so you're never committed to the full amount up front, and most clients need only stage one or two.

Yes. Klarna is available at checkout on all stages and add-ons — split any payment into three equal instalments at no extra cost, with no interest. For example, the €390 assessment becomes 3 × €130, and the €1,020 therapy course becomes 3 × €340. The first instalment is taken at booking, then the remaining two over the following 60 days. Eligibility is decided by Klarna at checkout based on a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score.

Yes. All consultations and screening data are confidential, GDPR-compliant, and never shared without your explicit consent. We follow Irish health record retention rules and PSI ethical guidelines for clinical psychologists. Standard limits to confidentiality (risk of serious harm to self or others) apply, as with any clinician.

No. You can book the consultation directly. If a formal diagnosis is recommended, the assessment letter we provide can be shared with your GP if you choose.

If You Need Immediate Support

If you feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, are experiencing severe mania, psychosis, or feel unable to stay safe, please reach out immediately.

Call 999 / 112 Samaritans 116 123 Pieta 1800 247 247 HSE Mental Health