Measurement-Based Care for Irish Mental Health Practices
Fully compliant with EU GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Aligned with HSE Sharing the Vision and Irish clinical practice standards. 100+ validated assessments including PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Built for IACP, PSI, and IAHIP members across Ireland.
Built for Irish Mental Health Services
Designed around EU GDPR, HSE guidelines, and the clinical tools Irish practitioners already use, IACP, PSI, and IAHIP members included.
EU GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018
Fully compliant with EU GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. Mental health data is processed as Article 9 special category data with lawful basis under Article 9(2)(h), provision of health care. Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) available. Supervised by the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
PHQ-9, GAD-7 & HSE-Aligned Tools
PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are the standard evidence-based screening tools used across Irish community mental health teams, primary care, and private practice. HiBoop handles session-by-session PHQ-9/GAD-7 administration, scoring, and trend tracking alongside 100+ additional scales.
Security You Can Show Your DPO
SOC 2 Type II attested. Data encrypted at rest and in transit. No transfers outside the EU without adequate safeguards. Ask us about hosting region before you start.
Sharing the Vision Aligned
Outcome measurement workflows aligned with HSE Sharing the Vision 2020-2030, Ireland's national mental health policy. Supports the accountability and outcomes domain with validated, session-level measurement for CMHT and primary care settings.
One Published Price List
Care is $25/month for one clinician, month to month. Team starts at $200/month with unlimited clinicians. Network is custom. One price list in US dollars, published on our pricing page.
CORU & Professional Body Ready
Supports statutory and voluntary registration requirements. As CORU begins statutory psychologist registration in 2026, outcome measurement records support professional conduct obligations. Built for IACP, PSI, ICP, and IAHIP members.
Mental health in Ireland
Epidemiological data from national surveys, ministries of health, and peer-reviewed clinical research.
Women aged 15–24 with probable mental health problems (%)
+71% increase in probable mental health problems among young women between 2016 and 2023.
Serving Mental Health Practitioners Across Ireland
HiBoop supports private practices, community mental health teams, and HSE-funded services across all counties of the Republic of Ireland.
Dublin & Leinster
Dublin, Wicklow, Meath, Louth, Kildare | CHO 6, 7, 8, 9 | highest concentration of private practices and IACP-accredited therapists
Cork & Munster
Cork, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Kerry, Clare | CHO 4 & 5 | strong community mental health and university counselling services
Galway & West
Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Donegal | CHO 1, 2, 3 | rural telehealth services and NUIG-affiliated clinical psychology
Midlands & Midleast
Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny | CHO 7 & 5 | growing private therapy market and CMHT expansion
All Other Counties
All 26 counties of the Republic, including telehealth-first services and online counselling platforms regulated under IACP/IAHIP codes
Why Ireland clinics choose HiBoop
GDPR-Compliant, Outcome-Focused
- EU GDPR Article 9 special category health data, Data Processing Agreement included
- PHQ-9 + GAD-7 built-in, standard tools for Irish CMHTs and primary care
- Aligns with HSE Sharing the Vision 2020-2030 accountability and outcomes domain
- Care is $25/month, month to month, with no credit card to start
- A single total tells you much less than the same total six weeks later, so every score sits on one timeline
USD pricing & support
Transparent pricing in USD with flexible payment options for clinics of every size.
100+ validated scales for Ireland clinics
Scales commonly referenced in Ireland's clinical practice guidelines.
Primary Screens (HSE / CMHT Standard)
- • PHQ-9 (Depression)
- • GAD-7 (Anxiety)
- • PHQ-8 (Depression, 8-item)
- • SWLS (Life Satisfaction)
Trauma & PTSD
- • PCL-5 (PTSD)
- • ITQ (Complex PTSD)
- • ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
- • C-SSRS Screener (Suicide Risk)
Child & Adolescent
- • SCARED (Anxiety)
- • SCARED-P (Anxiety, Parent Report)
- • PHQ-A (Adolescent Depression)
- • CRAFFT-2.1 (Substance Use)
Specialist & Comorbidity
- • MAST (Alcohol Use)
- • MDQ (Bipolar)
- • IADL (Daily Functioning)
- • OCI-R (OCD)
Grants & funding for Ireland mental health clinics
Public and private funding programs that support measurement-based care implementation.
Sharing the Vision — Digital Mental Health Implementation
HSE Sharing the Vision 2020-2030 implementation funds include digital health and outcome measurement as a priority area. Community mental health teams and primary care practices using validated outcome tools can apply for technology adoption support through their CHO (Community Healthcare Organisation).
Mental Health Ireland — Innovation Grants
Mental Health Ireland funds community mental health initiatives including technology-enabled outcome measurement for voluntary and community sector organisations. Grants support digital wellbeing and service improvement programmes aligned with national mental health policy.
Pobal — Community & Voluntary Sector Digital
Pobal administers government funding for community-based organisations. Voluntary sector mental health bodies adopting digital outcome tracking and quality improvement tools can access technology adoption grants through various Pobal-managed programmes.
Resources for Ireland practitioners
Billing guides, compliance documentation, and clinical practice resources.
Clinical practice resources · Ireland
Official bodies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory references. Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HiBoop compliant with EU GDPR and Irish data protection law?
Yes. HiBoop is fully compliant with EU GDPR and the Irish Data Protection Act 2018. Mental health data is processed as Article 9 special category data under the lawful basis of Article 9(2)(h), provision of health care. A Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is provided as required under GDPR Article 28. There are no transfers outside the EU without adequate safeguards; ask us about hosting region. We support Data Protection Commission (DPC) guidance on special category health data.
Does HiBoop support the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 used in Irish mental health services?
Yes. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 are built in and are the common default assessments for Irish practitioners. Both tools are in standard use across Irish community mental health teams (CMHTs), primary care practices, and private therapy settings. HiBoop automates administration, scoring, and longitudinal trend tracking for both scales alongside the PCL-5 and 100+ other validated scales in the app.
What are the pricing options for Irish practitioners?
HiBoop has one price list, published on our pricing page in US dollars, and it is the same wherever you practise. Care is $25/month for one clinician, month to month, with no credit card to start. Team starts at $200/month with unlimited clinicians. Network is custom for multi-site organizations. You can export your data anytime.
Is HiBoop suitable for IACP and PSI registered practitioners?
Yes. HiBoop is built for practitioners registered with IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland), IAHIP, ICP, and other Irish professional bodies. The platform supports professional conduct obligations around outcome monitoring and evidence-based practice. As CORU begins statutory psychologist registration in 2026, documented outcome measurement records will support professional competence requirements.
Which counties and regions does HiBoop serve in Ireland?
HiBoop supports mental health practitioners across all 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland, from Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick to rural practices in all regions. Telehealth-first and online counselling services regulated under IACP and IAHIP codes are also fully supported. We currently serve the Republic of Ireland; for Northern Ireland enquiries, see our UK page.
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