Psychologist without a referral
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist. Anyone can contact a private practice psychologist directly and book the first session themselves — the GP referral is not an entry ticket, it is purely what triggers the subsidy from the public health insurance. Going without a referral means paying the full fee yourself. In return you skip waiting for a GP appointment, you are not bound by the recognised referral reasons, and you can choose freely on specialty, therapy method, gender, price and waiting time rather than on who happens to hold a ydernummer nearby. Many people also start sooner, because psychologists without a ydernummer typically have shorter waiting lists. If you have health insurance through your employer or union, it often covers a number of sessions without a GP referral, although some insurers require an assessment first. Below you can compare psychologists across Denmark and contact them directly.
Key figures
Psychologist without a referral: 2,550 psychologists on FindPsyk. 771 hold a ydernummer, 978 offer online sessions, and the typical waiting time is 4 weeks.
Popular specialties
Kim Nygaard
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Sophie Dehn
Frederiksberg, Hovedstaden
Ida Christine Tholstrup Gjøde
København K, Hovedstaden
Susanne Ottke
Hejls, Syddanmark
Marianne From Jakobsen
Frederikssund, Hovedstaden
Melanie Bühne
Snekkersten, Hovedstaden
Svend Erik Baltov
Skive, Midtjylland
Julia Maria Bleser Rasmussen
København V, Hovedstaden
Anne-Kristine Lysgård Kunddal
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Lise Berg
København K, Hovedstaden
Marianne Bjerregaard Christiansen
Aarhus C, Midtjylland
Rikke Højberg Jeppesen
Vejle, Syddanmark
Psychologist without a referral: all 2550 psychologists
- Tanja Talarek
- Randi Nordahl
- Mikkel Skytte Larsen
- Hanne Nøhr
- Signe Mærkedahl
- Trine Karsholt
- Katrine Risbjerg Nørregaard
- Bibi Pedersen
- Per Gunnar Ingebrigtsen Øverby
- Larissa Stokholm
- Maja Maria Hove Thomsen
- Stina Nani
- Mette Hemming Schaarup
- Grethe Bruun
- Anja Hansen
- Lise Loft Larsen
- Rikke Lehmkuhl Hellerstedt
- Julie Overby Wad
- Jörg Albers
- Cecilie Stjernholm Skov
- Jette Glud Krogh
- Maria Hugdal
- Birgit Agerholm Høybye
- Genia Mosumgaard
- Klaus ibsen
- Katja Kann Mohr
- Zenia Jepsen Børsen
- Ritte Havn
- Lea Mariam Parvez
- Knud Bisgaard
- Sandie Nymand Johansen
- Bente Friis Holm
- Pia Karoline Sparrebro
- Peter Storgård
- Jakob Linnet
- Marianne Skak Lund
- Markus Lien
- Payam Peters
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist?
No. You can contact a private practice psychologist directly. A referral from your GP is only needed if you want the public subsidy towards the sessions.
What does it cost without a referral?
Without the subsidy you pay the psychologist's full fee. The price is shown on the profiles where the psychologist has stated it, so you can compare before you book.
Does my health insurance cover it?
Many health insurance schemes through an employer or union cover a number of sessions without a GP referral. Check the terms with your insurer — some require an assessment first.
Is the waiting time shorter without a referral?
Often, yes. Psychologists without a ydernummer typically have shorter waiting lists, because demand for the subsidised slots is high.