Mental health consultation · €50 · adults 18+
Online mental health GP consultation in Ireland
Support for anxiety, low mood and stress. A full 30-minute video or phone consultation with an Irish-registered GP to understand what is happening and agree a safe next step.
Not a crisis service. If you cannot stay safe, call 112 or 999. Sharing with your own Irish GP is required.
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Mental health · €50 · 30 min
No controlled drugs prescribed. In crisis, call 112/999 or Samaritans 116 123.
€50
30 minutes · video or phone · adults 18+
Medically reviewed by Dr Waqar Syed ·
- 1Answer 4 quick safety questions. Takes under a minute.
- 2Pick a time and pay. €50 for a 30-minute consultation.
- 3Complete a short questionnaire. About 3 minutes, in your patient portal, before your appointment.
- €50
- Fixed fee, no surprises
- 30 min
- Full consultation
- Video or phone
- 7 days a week
- Irish-registered GP
- Dr Waqar Syed
- Adults 18+
- Anywhere in Ireland
Not a crisis service
If you are thinking of harming yourself, have made a plan or feel unable to stay safe, do not wait for an online appointment.
- Emergency: 999 or 112
- Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
- Pieta (24/7): 1800 247 247
- Text About It: Text HELLO to 50808
Understanding mental health
More than feeling happy or sad
Mental health is how you think, feel, cope and take part in everyday life. Good mental health does not mean never feeling worried, low or stressed. It means those feelings remain manageable and you can still connect, rest and function.
It can change with illness, work, relationships, loss, sleep and other pressures. A GP can help you make sense of persistent symptoms, check whether physical health or medicines may be contributing, and agree what support fits.
When support may help
Notice what has changed
Consider talking to a GP when symptoms last around two weeks, are worsening, or affect work, study, relationships or daily life.
- Low mood, sadness or loss of interest
- Constant worry, fear or feeling on edge
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping much more
- Low energy, poor concentration or appetite changes
- Feeling that everyday demands are becoming unmanageable
A useful wellbeing check-in
Five signs of good mental health
These are not a test or diagnosis. They are everyday signs that can help you notice when something has shifted.
1.You cope with everyday stress
Normal pressures feel manageable most of the time, even when a day is difficult.
2.Your mood feels balanced
You experience a range of emotions without one feeling controlling your whole day.
3.You sleep and recover
Rest gives you enough energy and focus for the things you need to do.
4.You feel connected
You can relate to people you trust and ask for support when you need it.
5.You have interest and purpose
There are people, activities or goals that still feel meaningful to you.
Assessment and treatment
The right pathway depends on you
There is no single treatment for everyone. The GP considers your symptoms, health, medicines, circumstances, preferences and safety before agreeing next steps.
- 01
Assessment
A GP listens to what has changed, reviews your physical and mental health, checks safety and discusses your goals.
- 02
Talking support
Guided CBT, including HSE-supported SilverCloud where suitable, or a request to your own GP for counselling referral.
- 03
Daily supports
Practical changes to sleep, activity, routine, alcohol and social connection can support recovery.
- 04
Medication
A first-line antidepressant may be considered after assessment when clinically appropriate. It is never automatic or guaranteed.
- 05
Specialist care
Severe, complex or high-risk illness needs joined-up care from your own GP and specialist mental health services.
Any medicine is considered only after assessment and remains the GP's clinical decision. Controlled or dependence-forming medicines are not provided through this service.
Small, steady supports
Five ways to look after your mental health
These habits can support wellbeing and recovery, but they do not replace professional care when you are struggling.
Keep a steady sleep routine
Regular sleep and wake times can support mood, concentration and energy.
Move in a way that suits you
Even a short walk can add structure, daylight and gentle activity to your day.
Stay connected
A message, call or meeting with someone you trust can reduce isolation.
Eat regularly and limit alcohol
Balanced meals and less alcohol can help avoid extra disruption to sleep and mood.
Make room to recover
Rest, relaxation and enjoyable activities give your mind time away from pressure.
Your consultation
What this service covers
For adults with mild to moderate symptoms. Clear limits keep online care safe and help you choose the right service.
What we can help with
- Assessment of mild to moderate anxiety, low mood / depression, stress and sleep problems in adults (18+)
- Validated screening with PHQ-9 (depression) and GAD-7 (anxiety), completed before the consultation
- Starting or continuing first-line antidepressants (SSRIs, e.g. sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine) with review in 2–4 weeks
- Short-term non-addictive symptom relief where clinically appropriate (e.g. propranolol for physical anxiety symptoms where not contraindicated)
- Referral to HSE SilverCloud (free guided online CBT, 18+), Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC via your GP) and self-help resources
- Medical certificate where clinically justified
Not included in this service
- Benzodiazepines (e.g. diazepam, alprazolam, lorazepam), Z-drugs (zopiclone, zolpidem), pregabalin, gabapentin, stimulants (ADHD medicines) and opioids — controlled or dependence-forming medicines are not prescribed remotely
- Lithium, antipsychotics, or starting treatment for bipolar disorder or psychosis
- ADHD or autism assessment/diagnosis, capacity, medico-legal, fitness-to-drive or firearms reports
- Crisis or emergency care, including thoughts of self-harm or suicide
- Anyone under 18
- Ongoing management of severe or complex mental illness — this belongs with your own GP and community mental health team
Sharing with your own GP is required
Sharing this consultation and the agreed treatment with your own GP is mandatory if you have a GP in Ireland. Continuity of care is a core IMC requirement for mental health treatment. It keeps medication, follow-up and referrals visible to the doctor responsible for your continuing care.
How your consultation works
- Step 1
Safety check
Answer four brief eligibility and safety questions before choosing a time.
- Step 2
Book first
Choose a 30-minute video or phone appointment and complete booking.
- Step 3
Prepare
Complete PHQ-9 and GAD-7 after booking so your doctor can review your answers.
- Step 4
Agree a plan
Talk with the GP, then receive the agreed treatment, referral or follow-up plan.
Free · private · about 3 minutes
Not ready to book? Start with a mood and anxiety check
Use the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 questionnaires for an instant symptom score. Nothing you enter is stored. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, and you never have to complete it before booking.
Clear answers before you decide
Questions about mental health care
A full 30 minutes to talk it through
Four short safety questions first. Then choose your time. The full mood and anxiety check happens only after booking.
Need urgent help now?
Call 112 or 999, contact Samaritans on 116 123, Pieta on 1800 247 247, text HELLO to 50808, or go to your nearest Emergency Department.