Psychiatrists and clinical psychologists are part of GESY — you need a referral from your personal doctor, and the co-payment is €6 per visit. There are also free anonymous helplines.
What GESY covers
- Psychiatrists and clinical psychologists with a referral from your personal doctor, €6 per visit.
- Medication under the usual rules — €1 per item.
- Online sessions with GESY psychologists have been available since 2025.
- Counselling psychologists and psychotherapists outside the system work privately, at roughly €50–80 a session.
Where to turn urgently
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Cyprus Samaritans (16:00–00:00, English) | 8000 7773 |
| Youth support line | 1410 |
| Athalassa Psychiatric Hospital, 24/7 | +357 22 402100 |
| Domestic violence (SPAVO) | 1440 |
| Addictions (NAAC) | 1402 |
| Life-threatening situation | 112 |