Support your mental health with empathetic and compassionate psychiatric care at FirstMed in Budapest
Experience understanding, caring psychiatric support in a friendly, inviting atmosphere at FirstMed. Our English-speaking psychiatrists, each with at least 10 years of experience, have a wealth of expertise in supporting locals and foreigners living in Budapest on their journey to mental wellness. Find personalized treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions, such as anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, addiction, and personality disorders. Rest assured, you’re in good hands every step of the way.
At FirstMed, you can access psychiatric care without needing a medical referral. Our dedicated psychiatric team works closely with other specialists to provide you with holistic support.
How to get psychiatric care at FirstMed?
We believe that psychiatric care should be accessible when and where you need it. Fit psychiatric appointments comfortably into your busy life by maintaining quality care. Whether you visit us at our centrally located clinic in Budapest for outpatient sessions or connect with us through online consultations via our Telemedicine platform, you can expect the same level of care and attention. Telemedicine enables secure and confidential video calls with our psychiatrists.
1. Schedule an appointment
Request an appointment for your psychiatric treatment by filling in the form below. Briefly describe the issue you would like our specialists to address. Our staff will get back to you soon to schedule your appointment.
2. Purchase online
Once your appointment is scheduled, you will need to purchase your consultation in advance from our webshop.
We take unexpected circumstances into account and offer flexible cancellation terms if you are unable to use your booked appointment.
3. Get psychiatric care
You will commence your psychiatric therapy with our English-speaking specialists.
Whether you need a new assessment, wish to continue your ongoing care, or seek support with medication management, our compassionate team is here to help.
Overview of the conditions in our psychiatric care focus:
Psychiatric disorders typically arise from a combination of genetic factors and life experiences that impact brain function and behavior. Early detection of mental health conditions can significantly improve the effectiveness of treatment, offering optimism for a full recovery. Consult a specialist early if you are struggling with such issues.
Our dedicated psychiatric team works closely with other specialists to ensure early diagnosis and effective treatment, thereby significantly improving the chances of successful management. Our psychiatric care primarily focuses on the following conditions:
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders often arise from a person’s inner conflicts, traumatic events, or excessive reactions to everyday burdens.
Symptoms: prolonged anxiety, agoraphobia (intense fear and anxiety at a place or situation where escape might be difficult), sudden panic attacks, and other neurotic conditions.
Manifestations include physical sensations such as palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, or digestive issues, often leading to visits to other physicians.
Learn more about anxiety disorders from our article.
Affective disorders (e.g. depression, bipolar disorder)
Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression), affecting a person’s energy, activity levels, and ability to function. Both disorders can significantly impact daily life and often require professional treatment for management and support.
Lasting feelings of sadness and hopelessness mark depression, with a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities, often along with changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. It is widespread and is usually associated with stressful, unfulfilling environments. Depression is a significant cause of suicide and can present differently in youth and older people. It can also happen due to genetic risk and is often related to unhealthy social relationships.
Our psychiatrists treat depression and bipolar disorder with medications such as antidepressants and mood stabilizers, along with psychological therapies.
Psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, delusional disorders)
Psychotic disorders include hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that others can’t see, and paranoid or unusual beliefs, like feeling influenced, tracked, controlled, or persecuted. These conditions can be troublesome for the person experiencing them and overwhelming for their families.
Our complex therapy of psychotic disorders involves antipsychotic medications and psychological support, focusing on symptom control, building trust, and reality orientation.
Addictions (e.g., alcohol, drug addiction)
Addictions often arise from emotional trauma or inadequate coping strategies. Successfully addressing these challenges typically involves thoughtful psychological support and educational programs. When needed, our dedicated psychiatrists collaborate with other specialists at FirstMed, including internist or neurologist, to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
Personality disorders
Personality disorders often develop from a combination of genetic factors, difficult childhood experiences, and struggles with forming healthy relationships. These influences can shape a person’s thoughts, feelings, and interactions with others. As a result, they may face behavioral issues, emotional struggles, thoughts of self-harm or suicide, risky behaviors, or other challenges.
Usually, treatment involves medication prescribed by a psychiatrist along with psychotherapy, which helps patients achieve greater stability and find better ways to cope with life.
Life-related mental conditions
- Mental issues related to typical life stages or events, such as age-related cognitive decline, dementia, and postpartum depression or postpartum psychosis.
- Connected to physical illnesses, including mental health issues following accidents, infections, or stressful events.
- Stress-related syndromes from traumatic incidents, like PTSD, grief, burnout, or adjustment disorders.
- ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder): is a neurological developmental disorder with major symptoms including attention deficit, impulsivity, and hyperactivity, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks and maintain social relationships.
We can provide further care and treatment for patients with ADHD who have already been diagnosed. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to make new diagnoses. Therefore, please bring your medical records with you and present them during your first visit.
Other mental health conditions
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and fears, known as obsessions, along with excessive rituals or compulsions designed to reduce tension and anxiety.
- Eating disorders and body image concerns: Our psychiatric care addresses the emotional aspects of eating disorders (such as anorexia and bulimia) and body image issues. When needed, we also collaborate with our dietitian to establish healthy eating habits.
- Impulse control issues such as binge eating, gambling, and social media addiction.
- Sleep disorders: while our psychiatric care providers help with the mental background of sleep disorders, they may also involve our sleep therapist for comprehensive care.
- Sexuality-related issues and social phobias
The psychiatric therapy process at FirstMed
Psychiatric treatment at FirstMed follows these key elements:
Initial consultation
Psychiatric treatment
Comprehensive approach
Holistic care
Our psychiatrists follow a holistic care approach, supported by an internal cross-referral system: our general practitioners and specialists may recommend psychiatric care if necessary, and psychiatrists collaborate with other specialists to treat the physical symptoms of psychiatric conditions.
Psychiatric care may incorporate various non-medicinal therapeutic methods, such as movement therapy, EMDR, music, or art therapy. They may recommend physical therapy for the comprehensive treatment of somatic, body, muscular, or physical symptoms.
Why choose FirstMed for your psychiatric care?
We are committed to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for your treatment. Our dedicated team strives to offer outstanding psychiatric care through open communication and precise assessments at every step of your mental health journey. You can feel confident knowing you are in the capable hands of our experienced psychiatrists!
Multiple-language services
With our multilingual psychiatrist team, you can clearly and effectively communicate your needs and find a specialist fluent in English, Hungarian, French, or Romanian. Additionally, you will receive documentation in English, making the therapy seamless and easy to understand.
Easy access to care
Receive outpatient psychiatric care at our Budapest clinic near Széll Kálmán tér metro station, or opt for online Telemedicine consultations for flexible access. Prioritize your mental health without disrupting your daily routine.
Direct billing to insurance
Don’t worry about invoices and processing insurance claims — we handle them all for you. Our direct billing to insurance services, with a strong relationship with 100+ private insurers, lets you focus on your care without the hassle of administration.
Multi-cultural aspect
Our dedicated psychiatrists have more than a decade of experience providing psychiatric care to people from diverse nationalities, enabling them to deliver compassionate, personalized care tailored to your unique needs, whether you need short-term or long-term psychiatric support in Budapest.
Customized psychiatric care
To address your unique emotional and psychological needs thoroughly, our psychiatrists may integrate individual psychiatry consultations, personalized medication management, psychotherapy, and other treatments.
Interdisciplinary collaboration
With a comprehensive approach to mental health care, when necessary, our psychiatrists collaborate with other FirstMed specialists to optimize your treatment.
Meet our English-speaking psychiatric team
You’re not alone on your mental health journey! Experience the benefits of comprehensive care with our psychiatrists, who aim to help you feel more confident in your life, particularly through long-term therapies.
Psychiatric consultation prices
We offer customized pricing based on the number of psychiatric consultation sessions needed and the benefits for our annual plan holders. The first psychiatry consultation should be purchased in advance through our webshop.
For private health insurance holders, we may facilitate direct billing to cover the treatment costs if their plan covers such treatment.
Psychiatry initial consultation
(first visit, 60 minutes)
from HUF 67,000
Psychiatry therapy pass
(5 sessions)
from HUF 252,000
Psychiatry therapy pass
(10 sessions)
from HUF 448,000
Take advantage of your private health insurance
Private health insurance plans may cover mental health services. Where applicable, we offer direct billing services to your insurance provider to cover the costs.
Additional discounts with FirstMed Annual Health Plans
We offer additional discounts on pass prices for holders of annual FirstMed Health Plans. Please ask our staff for details.
FirstMed Elite (adult) Plan holders are entitled to 10 mental health consultations (including psychiatry) as part of their package.
*The service prices listed above are indicative and available under special conditions. Please contact us for detailed information about our services and prices. Prices cannot be combined with group discounts, direct insurance billing, or other benefits.
Cancellation policy
We offer flexible cancellation terms to accommodate unexpected circumstances. If you wish to cancel your appointment, you can do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled time, and we will refund the consultation fee in full. In the case of a multiple-session pass, failure to show up may result in the loss of the session included in the pass. For cancellations within 24 hours, we may charge a cancellation fee.
