An OCD assessment identifies whether intrusive thoughts, compulsions or rituals meet the criteria for OCD, using tools like the OCI-R. Fettle's 30-minute consultation with a PSI psychologist is online, no GP referral needed, from €89.
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Without Fettle I'd have never had access to the therapist I meet with due to our locations. I was matched with Rebecca Lock. She is an incredible therapist who has helped me time and time again.
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Fettle. From the very first session, I felt supported and heard. The platform is user-friendly, and my therapist has been wonderful, empathetic, skilled, and genuinely invested in my progress.
Quick to book, easy to use, and really good therapists. Everything about this platform feels well-run and supportive. Love that it's all Irish-based and focuses on proper accredited therapy. Five stars.
I found the whole booking process really quick and straightforward, and the platform itself is very easy to use. Any questions I had were answered quickly, and everyone I dealt with was genuinely helpful. The therapists have all been excellent.
Fettle has been amazing to work with. Professional, supportive, and genuinely focused on helping people. The team is responsive, caring and consistently goes above and beyond. Highly recommended.
I've been using Fettle on and off now for 2 years. Thankfully Fettle paired me up with an excellent therapist based on the issues I said I would like to discuss and I've come a long way since then. I would recommend Fettle as they genuinely do their best to ensure people are matched with the right therapist.
Excellent service, would recommend.
The whole experience was very professional, highly recommend.
My Fettle counsellor Ken was open and non-judgemental. He allowed me to set the agenda and flow of communication. I gained insight on my issues and feel empowered to overcome them.
Very positive experience. Was very handy to be able to do from home.
OCD is far more than handwashing and tidiness. If any of the following feels familiar, you're in the right place, and you're not the only one living with it.
Sudden, unwanted thoughts about hurting someone you love, thoughts that horrify you and feel nothing like who you are.
Distressing sexual, violent or blasphemous images that arrive uninvited and leave you feeling ashamed or afraid of yourself.
No visible rituals, just endless reviewing, analysing, praying or silently seeking reassurance to feel certain again.
Never feeling sure. Checking, re-reading and re-doing things ‘just in case’, again and again, without relief.
Fears of germs or contamination, or a need for things to feel exactly right before you can settle or move on.
Rituals, avoidance and reassurance swallowing one, two, three or more hours of every single day.
Whatever shape it takes, OCD is a recognised, highly treatable condition, not a character flaw. A specialist can help you name what's happening, so the thoughts lose their grip and stop feeling like proof of anything.
The gap between first symptoms and real help is one of the widest in mental health. It says nothing about you, and everything about how misunderstood OCD still is.
of people with OCD aren't receiving evidence-based treatment.
the typical wait before someone first reaches out for help.
delay seeking help because they feel ashamed of their symptoms.
It doesn't have to be this way. One conversation can be the turning point.
Figures drawn from the International OCD Foundation and peer-reviewed OCD treatment-gap research, as summarised in Fettle's clinical review.
OCD is highly treatable, and the sooner you understand what's happening, the sooner it loses its grip. You don't have to sit on a public waiting list to begin.
Reported wait for a specialist OCD assessment.
Consultation slots are usually available within days.
Public waiting times vary by region and service; the ~18-month figure reflects reported waits for a specialist OCD assessment. Fettle availability is subject to live booking.
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 or in-person.
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.
An OCD assessment is more than identifying a condition, it's about turning intrusive thoughts and compulsive cycles into something you can name, understand, and treat. With the right diagnosis, evidence-based therapy becomes targeted and effective.
Get clear clinical language for what's happening, so the thoughts lose their grip and stop feeling like evidence of who you are.
A formal assessment unlocks CBT with Exposure & Response Prevention, the protocol with the strongest evidence base for OCD, effective for up to 80% of people.
Compulsions and avoidance can quietly eat 1–3+ hours a day. The right plan gives that time back to work, relationships, and the things that matter.
The average time between first OCD symptoms and a formal diagnosis is 17 years, yet 80% of people respond well to CBT with ERP once diagnosed. Most of that lost time is preventable.
International OCD Foundation · NICE GuidelinesYour assessment is carried out by PSI-registered clinical psychologists with deep experience in OCD, anxiety and mood disorders — across adults, adolescents and families.
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology · 20+ yrs
Senior Clinical Psychologist
PSI Chartered · Ph.D. UCD
Choose a convenient time that fits your schedule. Evening and weekend appointments available.
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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.
30-minute consultation with a PSI-registered psychologist, validated pre-screening included.
An in-depth diagnostic interview exploring your history, symptoms, and how OCD is affecting your daily life.
Booked only after your initial consultation, if recommended by your psychologist.
Your formal diagnosis with a written clinical report, plus a personalised, evidence-based treatment plan.
Follows your clinical assessment, where a formal diagnosis is indicated.
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.
A consultant psychiatrist reviews your diagnosis and discusses whether medication could support your treatment, with a full prescribing recommendation for your GP.
A structured course of evidence-based therapy (CBT & ERP) with an OCD specialist, delivered over 3 months (weekly) or 6 months (bi-weekly). 12 sessions either way.
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.
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.
Covered by leading Irish health insurers
The full OCD 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 (OCI-R, GAD-7, or PHQ-9), 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.
Both options are available. Online consultations happen over a secure encrypted Zoom link. In-person consultations are available at our Dublin clinic. You can choose at booking.
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 feel at risk of harming yourself or someone else, are experiencing severe mania, psychosis, or feel unable to stay safe, please reach out immediately.
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
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