From today, Monday 15 September, it is possible to apply on the INPS portal to join the so -called “Psychologist Bonus” 2025: it is a state economic contribution designed for those who are facing a moment of psychological fragility and want to take a psychotherapy path. In the early hours of the morning, the INPS portal went haywire due to the enormous quantity of requests received: at the moment, however, the situation has returned under control.
Already in 2022, at the time of the pandemic, the state had made available around 20 million euros of funds to establish a psychological bonus, designed to economically help anyone who was crossing a period of anxiety, depression and emotional fragility. Also this year the state initiative has been renewed, even if the funds allocated only amount to 9.5 million euros, falling compared to the 12 million euros of 2024.
The amount of the bonus, paid only once for each year, will vary according to the ISEE, up to a maximum contribution of 1,5000 euros.
The goal, however, remains to support with concrete tools the psychological well -being of less wealthy citizens. So let’s see what this bonus consists of and how to submit an application.
What is the “psychologist bonus” and how to apply online
As anticipated, the bonus is a measure aimed at providing psychological assistance to people who find themselves in conditions of anxiety, stress, depression and psychological fragility: it consists of a state economic contribution aimed at incurring the expenses relating to psychotherapy sessions. Applications can be submitted online on the INPS website until November 14, 2025 and, at the time of submitting the request, it is necessary to be in possession of:
- residence in Italy;
- ISEE during the validity, with a value not exceeding 50 thousand euros.
The application can only be submitted electronically through the appropriate online service, clicking the “Use the service” button. To access the procedure it is necessary to have at least one tool between Spid, Cie (electronic identity card) or CNS (National Services Card).
At the expiry of the period established for the submission of applications, the rankings will be drawn up for the assignment of the contribution, which will take into account the ISEE value and, for the same ISEE, of the order of submission of the application.
How the bonus is paid
The contribution, recognized only once, is paid directly to the professional for an amount up to 50 euros for each psychotherapy session. The benefit is quantified according to some ISEE limits:
- ISEE less than 15,000 euros: the amount of the benefit is paid until the maximum amount of 1,500 euros per person is reached;
- ISEE between 15.ooo and 30.ooo euros: the maximum amount of the benefit equal to 1,000 euros;
- ISEE greater than 30,000 (but still less than 50,000 euros): the amount of the benefit is quantified for a maximum of 500 euros.
The results of the rankings will be communicated via SMS or email to the contact details indicated at the time of the application and the outcome of the request will be available directly on the INPS website, in the same space dedicated to the submission of the application (section “Receipts and measures”).
In the event of acceptance, in the provision the amount of the contribution and the univocal code associated will also be indicated: compared to last year, the benefit must be entirely used within 270 days from the acceptance of the application. After this timing, the bonus will be completely canceled. Finally, among the requirements, there is also the obligation to carry out at least one session within 60 days of the bonus disbursement.
The professionals who have joined the psychological bonus can be consulted directly on the INPS portal (in the “Psychology sessions contribution” area, “Professional List” section), on the CNOP website (National Council of the Order of Psychologists) and, for some regions, on the website of the regional order of psychologists.
