Online Mental Health GP Consultation in Ireland
If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep problems or burnout, you can speak confidentially to a GP registered with the Medical Council of Ireland by secure video. The doctor can advise, refer, or prescribe where clinically appropriate — but a consultation does not guarantee medication or a sick cert.
Consultation fee: €45. Shown before you confirm and pay.
What we can help with
An online GP can assess common mental health concerns including stress, anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulty, grief reactions, and work-related burnout.
The doctor can discuss coping strategies, signpost you to HSE and voluntary services, issue a sick cert where clinically appropriate, or prescribe medication where that is the right clinical decision.
- Stress and anxiety
- Low mood and depression symptoms
- Sleep problems
- Work-related burnout
- Grief and adjustment reactions
What we cannot help with
GPLine is not a crisis service and is not a substitute for specialist psychiatry or ongoing psychotherapy.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or 112. If you need to talk to someone now, contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24 hours) or text HELLO to 50808.
Complex psychiatric conditions, active suicidal planning, or situations requiring urgent in-person assessment need emergency or specialist care — not a routine video booking.
How it works
Book a video slot in a private, quiet space. The GP will take a confidential history, discuss what you are experiencing, and agree a plan — which may include self-help resources, referral, medication, or a sick cert if you are unfit for work.
Support alongside your GP
HSE mental health services, counselling in primary care (where available), and voluntary organisations such as Aware and Pieta provide additional support. An online consultation can complement these services but does not replace ongoing care from your own GP or a mental health team.
- Samaritans: 116 123
- Text 50808 (50808)
- HSE: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/
- Aware: https://www.aware.ie/
What this service does not cover
- Crisis or emergency mental health care — call 999, 112, or Samaritans 116 123.
- Specialist psychiatry or long-term therapy in place of appropriate services.
- Guaranteed sick certs or prescriptions.
- Controlled medications including benzodiazepines.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the consultation confidential?
- Yes. What you discuss with the GP is confidential on the same basis as an in-person consultation.
- Can I get a sick cert for mental health?
- Where clinically appropriate after assessment, a GP may issue a medical certificate. It does not name your condition.
- Can the GP refer me to a specialist?
- Yes, where appropriate the GP can provide a referral letter for secondary care or counselling services.
