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.
A clinical 30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist. Validated pre-screening included.
Four clear stages. You'll know exactly what to expect at each one — no surprises, no hidden steps.
Choose a 30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist — online
Validated screening tool sent to your inbox. Takes about 15 minutes, completed at home.
Walk through your results, history, and presenting concerns together on the call.
Full assessment, therapy match, or onward referral — whichever fits your situation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 GuidelinesChoose a convenient time that fits your schedule. Evening and weekend appointments available.
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Most clients only need stage one or two. Therapy is optional and only recommended where clinically appropriate.
30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist, validated pre-screening included.
In-depth interview, written diagnosis, treatment plan suitable for medical records.
Booked only after your initial consultation, if recommended by your psychologist.
Insurance-eligible therapy with a specialist matched to your diagnosis.
Available once your clinical assessment is complete.
Covered by leading Irish health insurers
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.
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) and ongoing therapy (stage 3) 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.
Yes. Klarna is available at checkout on all stages — split any payment into three equal instalments at no extra cost, with no interest. 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.
Leave your details and Courtney from our care team will give you a quick, no-pressure call to answer any questions about the assessment.
Courtney
Fettle Care Team