Doctors and services — Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist — what to know

A psychiatrist is a doctor who deals with mental health. People see one for lasting anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, panic attacks, changes in mood or behaviour, and addictions. A psychiatrist can prescribe treatment, including medication.

What happens at the visit

The first session is a conversation: the psychiatrist asks what troubles you, since when, how you sleep and how you cope day to day. The conversation is confidential. At the end the doctor explains how they see your condition and suggests treatment — medicines, psychotherapy or both.

Before the visit

Bring an identity document, the results of earlier tests and any discharge summaries, and a list of the medicines you take.

Bring the discharge summaries from earlier treatment and say which medicines you take or have taken. If you wish, someone close to you may come along.

Visits paid by НЗОК (NHIF)

A specialist visit paid by НЗОК (NHIF) usually needs a referral from your GP; a referral is valid for 30 days. A paid visit is possible without one. Whether the doctor sees НЗОК patients, which health funds they work with and the price are on their profile.

Source: NHIF (nhif.bg)

Updated on 10/11/2026

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