Psychologist Bonus 2025, when and how to request it

There are those who see him as a luxury, who as an investment on himself, and those who still consider him a taboo. The relationship of Italians with the psychologist is rather complex, made of curiosity, cultural resistances but also, and especially during the last few years, of a growing awareness. Just think that, according to ainvestigation carried out by the Piepoli Research Institute, 7 out of 10 psychologists say that during the last few years their figure has gained greater visibility98% of Italians believe that psychological assistance is a public law to be guaranteed without stigma and as many as 70% believe it is a Useful investment for economic and social development of the country.

And just to bring more people closer to the possibility of taking care of oneself, a tool designed to break down the “economic barriers” is operational since 2022 and encourage psychological well -being.

How the psychologist bonus works

Known as Psychologist Bonus The Contribution to incur the expenses relating to psychotherapy sessions it is precisely, as described in the dedicated page On the INPS website, a measure aimed at facilitating and providing psychological assistance to people in conditions of anxiety, stress, depression And psychological fragility And who wish to benefit from a psychotherapeutic path with a specialist.

The contribution is granted only one time for applicant and covers Up to 50 euros for each psychotherapy session: amount that is paid directly to the professional. The total amount, however, varies according to the economic situation of the beneficiary: those who have an ISEE less than 15 thousand euros can receive up to a Maximum of 1,500 eurosfor values between 15 thousand and 30 thousand euros the expected roof is 1,000 euros while, for an Isee greater than 30 thousand and no more than 50 thousand euros, the limit descends to 500 euros. Obviously, the presentation of the application does not ensure that the benefit is obtained Since, within the limits of the resources allocated, the rankings will be drawn up – then communicated through SMS or e -mail – which will consider the economic condition of the applicant and, in the event of a tie, the order of submission of the application.

How to request it

For the current year, the applications to request the bonus can be forwarded From 15 September to 14 November 2025 directly from the INPS portal: however, in order to access the section and fill in the application, you need to be in possession of Spid at least of level 2 or higher, CIE 3.0 or Electronic Identity Card or National Service Charter.

In case of acceptance of the application, a communication with theamount of the contribution and the univocal code to be delivered to the psychotherapist at each session. But there are terms to respect. The code, in fact, has a deadline and must be used within 270 days From the acceptance of the application penalty the cancellation is also necessary Book and carry out a session within 60 days from communication, so as not to lose the contribution.

In a nutshell: received the code, Don’t put it aside for too long. Time holds and the bonus, if used immediately, can really make a difference.