Psychologist: when to go and what it costs
A psychologist helps with mental health and life situations through conversation and psychological methods. You can see a psychologist without a referral, often also remotely.
Over the next 7 days: 469 available appointments in 24 cities; the soonest Sat 17 Oct in Tampere (Terveystalo).
- available in 7 days
- 469
- soonest appointment
- Sat 17 Oct
- cheapest appointment
- €104.10
- cities
- 24
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Appointments and prices updated 16/10/2026. Texts checked 16/10/2026.
What does a psychologist do?
At a psychologist's appointment you can deal with for example stress, anxiety, mood, burnout, relationships and crises. A psychologist can also do psychological assessments.
A psychologist is not a doctor and does not prescribe medication; a doctor such as a psychiatrist decides on medication. Psychologists are licensed healthcare professionals listed in the JulkiTerhikki register.
When to see a psychologist
- Long-lasting stress or burnout
- Anxiety or low mood
- A life change, crisis or grief
- Needing someone to talk to about relationships
Do I need a referral for a psychologist?
As a self-paying patient you can book without a referral. Kela does not reimburse the visit without a doctor's prescription.
Available psychologist 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 | 177 | Sun 18 Oct | €104.10 | Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna, Aava, Mehiläinen |
| Tampere | 66 | Sat 17 Oct | €123.10 | Terveystalo, Aava, Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen |
| Lahti | 32 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Turku | 29 | Sat 17 Oct | €119.10 | Mehiläinen, Aava, Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Espoo | 27 | Mon 19 Oct | €108.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Aava |
| Vantaa | 26 | Mon 19 Oct | €159.60 | Terveystalo, Mehiläinen, Pihlajalinna |
| Kuopio | 21 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo, Aava |
| Jyväskylä | 14 | Mon 19 Oct | €109.10 | Pihlajalinna, Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Iisalmi | 14 | Tue 20 Oct | €178.60 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Seinäjoki | 9 | Mon 19 Oct | €107.10 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Hämeenlinna | 8 | Tue 20 Oct | €178.60 | Pihlajalinna, Terveystalo |
| Vaasa | 7 | Mon 19 Oct | €113.10 | Mehiläinen |
| Hyvinkää | 7 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo, Aava |
| Järvenpää | 6 | Sun 18 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Mikkeli | 5 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Joensuu | 4 | Tue 20 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo, Pihlajalinna |
| Oulu | 3 | Tue 20 Oct | €197.10 | Aava, Pihlajalinna |
| Kouvola | 3 | Thu 22 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Pori | 2 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Mehiläinen, Terveystalo |
| Rovaniemi | 2 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Kajaani | 2 | Tue 20 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Porvoo | 2 | Mon 19 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Savonlinna | 2 | Tue 20 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
| Lohja | 1 | Thu 22 Oct | €178.60 | Terveystalo |
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How much does a psychologist appointment cost?
Prices from the providers' public price lists, service and Kanta fees included.
Remote psychologist appointments
Over the next 7 days: 452 psychologist appointments by video or phone, which you can take from anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist?
A psychologist offers talking support and assessments. A psychotherapist gives longer-term psychotherapy. A psychiatrist is a doctor who diagnoses mental health disorders and prescribes medication.
Does Kela reimburse a psychologist visit?
Kela does not reimburse a single psychologist visit. It reimburses rehabilitative psychotherapy under certain conditions.
Where can I see a psychologist soonest?
Over the next 7 days the soonest available appointment is Sat 17 Oct in Tampere: Terveystalo, Terveystalo Tampere Rautatienkatu. Most available appointments: Helsinki 177, Tampere 66, Lahti 32.
Where is the cheapest psychologist appointment?
The cheapest available appointment over the next 7 days is €104.10 (Mehiläinen, Mehiläinen Psykoterapiapalvelut Helsinki Mannerheimintie, Helsinki, Thu 22 Oct). The price is the booking's estimate for self-paying patients.
Can I see a psychologist remotely?
Yes: over the next 7 days there are 452 video or phone appointments open to all of Finland.
Can I find an English-speaking psychologist?
Over the next 7 days: 300 available appointments with doctors known to speak English. You can filter the search by language.