We founded Fettle with one belief: mental health support should never be a privilege. We're removing the barriers of access, cost and stigma, so every person in Ireland can connect with quality care, on their terms.
Fettle was founded in 2021 against the backdrop of global lockdowns, with a clear goal: quality mental health services delivered in an accessible way. We saw the waiting lists, the cost barriers, and the stigma that kept people from getting help, and we decided to build something different.
We give everyone permission to talk to a therapist by removing the silent but very real barriers. Instead, you can immediately connect online with some of the highest quality mental healthcare professionals available, from the comfort of your own home.
No waiting lists. Same-week sessions. Insurance sorted for you.
A real person finds your therapist, not a quiz or algorithm.
Every therapist is IACP, PSI or ICP accredited.
Sessions from €75. VHI, Laya & Irish Life accepted.
"We envision a future where barriers, whether geographical, financial or societal, are obliterated, giving way to accessible and effective mental health care for every individual in Ireland and beyond."
The principles behind every decision we make at Fettle
We listen first, always. Every person who reaches out deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported without judgement.
We won't stop until therapy is as easy to access as a GP visit. No waiting lists, no gatekeeping, no excuses.
We partner only with accredited professionals. Our standards are non-negotiable because your mental health deserves the best.
We build fast, ship fast, and iterate fast, because people waiting for help can't afford to wait for us too.
CEO
Alex leads Fettle's mission to transform how Ireland accesses mental health care. With a background in brand building, growth strategy, and digital platforms, Alex has channelled a career spent understanding what people need into a mission that actually matters.
Under Alex's leadership, Fettle has grown to over 1,000 active clients, 50+ accredited therapists, and a 4.9-star rating, making it Ireland's highest-rated online therapy platform. Alex drives Fettle's partnerships with major insurers, HSE engagement, and the development of specialist programmes for neurodivergent young people.
Founder
John O’Connor is an Irish entrepreneur, investor and business owner with a long-standing involvement in healthcare, mental health and addiction recovery. He has worked in the recovery space for over 20 years and serves on the board of Aiséirí, one of Ireland’s leading addiction treatment centres.
John is also co-founder of a number of healthcare businesses, including Fettle and Autism Care. He has scaled and built companies across several sectors, including listing a company on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. John cares deeply about improving access to mental health services. Fettle’s ethos is to reduce waiting lists so that when people need support, they can access care quickly rather than being left waiting.
Founder
Daniel Buckley is an Irish entrepreneur, neurodiversity advocate and founder of ADHD Now and AutismCare, two of Ireland's fastest-growing mental health and neurodevelopmental support platforms. Following his own personal journey with ADHD, Daniel built ADHD Now to simplify access to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for adults and children across Ireland. Today, the company is recognised as one of the country's leading providers in the space.
Daniel was named a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Ireland 2026 programme for his work transforming access to ADHD services in Ireland. His work has been featured nationally for combining healthcare innovation with a deeply personal mission to improve outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and families. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship, Daniel has founded and scaled multiple successful businesses and is actively involved in policy discussions and advocacy around ADHD and neurodiversity in Ireland.
He is a passionate public speaker on mental health, resilience and neurodiversity awareness, and regularly speaks about the importance of early intervention and accessible care. Above all, Daniel is driven by purpose. As a father to his son Joey, his mission is rooted in creating a world where children and adults can access support faster, feel understood, and reach their full potential.
Operations
Paul ensures Fettle runs like clockwork behind the scenes. From therapist onboarding and scheduling to compliance, quality assurance, and day-to-day logistics, Paul keeps the engine running so that clients receive consistently excellent care.
His focus on operational efficiency means shorter wait times, smoother booking experiences, and a support team that's always ready to help, exactly the kind of seamless experience that sets Fettle apart in the Irish market.
Client Experience
Courtney is the voice that many clients hear first when they reach out to Fettle. As Head of Client Experience, she oversees the matching process, client onboarding, and ongoing support, making sure every person who contacts Fettle feels welcomed, informed, and cared for.
Courtney's warmth and expertise mean that people who are often anxious about starting therapy feel reassured from the very first conversation. She works closely with the clinical team to ensure therapist-client matches are genuinely personalised, not algorithmic.
Non-Exec Director
Jack Starling is a Non-Executive Director at Fettle, where he supports the company's mission to make high-quality therapy accessible, affordable, and easy to access for everyone in Ireland and beyond. He brings strategic guidance across growth, operations, and digital innovation, helping Fettle scale its online therapy platform without compromising on care.
Jack brings deep experience from across Ireland's private healthcare sector. As a Co-Founder of a number of successful companies across the healthcare space, supporting thousands of people in both the private and public healthcare systems across the island of Ireland. He draws on that operational and growth expertise to support Fettle's expansion, refine its client experience, and strengthen the technology and processes behind the service.
As a Non-Executive Director, Jack's focus is on removing the barriers — geographical, financial, and societal — that stop people from getting the mental health support they need, ensuring that connecting with an accredited Irish therapist is simple, fast, and stress-free.
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