Psychiatrist: when to go and what it costs
A psychiatrist is a doctor specialising in mental health disorders who assesses, diagnoses and treats for example depression, anxiety and ADHD and prescribes medication when needed. You can see a private psychiatrist without a referral.
Over the next 7 days: 437 available appointments in 27 cities; the soonest Sat 17 Oct in Helsinki (Mehiläinen).
- available in 7 days
- 437
- soonest appointment
- Sat 17 Oct
- cheapest appointment
- €209.60
- cities
- 27
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Appointments and prices updated 16/10/2026. Texts checked 16/10/2026.
What does a psychiatrist do?
A psychiatrist does mental health assessments, starts and follows medication and writes statements, for example for Kela's rehabilitative psychotherapy. Appointments often also work remotely.
When to see a psychiatrist
- Long-lasting depression or anxiety
- Starting or reviewing medication
- An ADHD assessment for an adult
- A statement for rehabilitative psychotherapy
Do I need a referral for a psychiatrist?
As a self-paying patient you can see a private doctor without a referral. Kela reimburses part of a doctor's appointment fee; often it is deducted from the bill when you show your Kela card.
Available psychiatrist appointments by city
Available appointments over the next 7 days. Cheapest is the lowest price estimate the provider shows self-paying patients in its booking.
| City | Available | First available | Cheapest | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsinki | 179 | Sat 17 Oct | €219.10 | Mehiläinen, Aava, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Turku | 49 | Mon 19 Oct | €262.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Espoo | 46 | Mon 19 Oct | €257.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Aava, Pihlajalinna |
| Kuopio | 26 | Mon 19 Oct | €299.10 | Aava, Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna |
| Vantaa | 22 | Mon 19 Oct | €278.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna, Aava |
| Tampere | 20 | Mon 19 Oct | €305.60 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Oulu | 14 | Mon 19 Oct | €302.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Vaasa | 14 | Mon 19 Oct | €290.05 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Iisalmi | 8 | Tue 20 Oct | €305.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Järvenpää | 7 | Mon 19 Oct | €256.80 | Aava |
| Kouvola | 5 | Tue 20 Oct | €347.10 | Mehiläinen |
| Porvoo | 5 | Wed 21 Oct | €305.60 | Terveystalo |
| Hämeenlinna | 4 | Tue 20 Oct | €327.10 | Mehiläinen, Aava |
| Lahti | 4 | Mon 19 Oct | €305.60 | Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Hyvinkää | 4 | Tue 20 Oct | €252.60 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen |
| Seinäjoki | 4 | Wed 21 Oct | €286.90 | Pihlajalinna |
| Joensuu | 3 | Tue 20 Oct | €249.90 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Jyväskylä | 3 | Tue 20 Oct | €307.10 | Mehiläinen |
| Mikkeli | 3 | Thu 22 Oct | €236.90 | Pihlajalinna |
| Kirkkonummi | 3 | Wed 21 Oct | €264.60 | Terveystalo |
| Pori | 3 | Tue 20 Oct | €209.60 | Terveystalo |
| Rovaniemi | 3 | Thu 22 Oct | €342.10 | Mehiläinen |
| Lappeenranta | 2 | Tue 20 Oct | €302.10 | Mehiläinen |
| Imatra | 2 | Thu 22 Oct | €314.90 | Pihlajalinna |
| Salo | 2 | Thu 22 Oct | €328.60 | Terveystalo |
| Kotka | 1 | Tue 20 Oct | €314.90 | Pihlajalinna |
| Savonlinna | 1 | Thu 22 Oct | €305.60 | Terveystalo |
| Kerava | 0 | – | – | – |
| Lohja | 0 | – | – | – |
How much does a psychiatrist appointment cost?
Prices from the providers' public price lists, service and Kanta fees included.
Remote psychiatrist appointments
Over the next 7 days: 394 psychiatrist appointments by video or phone, which you can take from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Can a psychiatrist write the statement for Kela psychotherapy?
Applying for Kela's rehabilitative psychotherapy needs a psychiatrist's statement. The conditions are on Kela's website.
Where can I see a psychiatrist soonest?
Over the next 7 days the soonest available appointment is Sat 17 Oct in Helsinki: Mehiläinen, Mehiläinen Helsinki Forum. Most available appointments: Helsinki 179, Turku 49, Espoo 46.
Where is the cheapest psychiatrist appointment?
The cheapest available appointment over the next 7 days is €209.60 (Terveystalo, Terveystalo Pori Lääkäritalo, Pori, Tue 20 Oct). The price is the booking's estimate for self-paying patients.
Can I see a psychiatrist remotely?
Yes: over the next 7 days there are 394 video or phone appointments open to all of Finland.
Can I find an English-speaking psychiatrist?
Over the next 7 days: 266 available appointments with doctors known to speak English. You can filter the search by language.