Psychiatrists
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who assess mental health conditions and provide psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate.
4.84average client rating
98.8% felt heard
220 client reviews
Saya is an online mental health platform that connects Filipinos with licensed Filipino psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors. Find a professional who fits your needs, book online sessions, and access support beyond the session.
"This is my first go at online therapy for my mental health and I have been quite satisfied with the services Saya provides."
"I appreciate how Ms. Annika is encouraging and supportive."
Client of Annika Reyes, RPsy
"Desiree is very kind and understanding. She is also very insightful."
Client of Desiree Gonato, RPsy
"Dra. Perucho is an incredible listener who takes her time analyzing the emotions I discussed with her. She is empathetic but explains her findings and processes in an extremely professional manner. I feel genuinely heard and supported."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho
"Salamat doc, salamat po talaga"
Follow-Up Consult client of Dr. Mitz Serofia
"Dr. Meriel is very patient and listens carefully to what you say. She gives advices which will really benefit the current situation."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Meriel June Mortola
"I appreciate Doc taking the time to accommodate me. She was very clear and direct to the point."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Ryza Pesqueria
"One thing that stood out to me during our session is the questions Dr. Yu asked which made think about my concern in a different way."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Robert Yu
"Doc was receptive with my concerns. She suggested on what steps to take next. Although the actual diagnosis cannot be given during the first session, this was disclosed at the start. She also explained the different factors to consider before proceeding with medication and took into account other possible causes of my concern."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho
"Thank you po Dr Mitz. It was a great session."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Mitz Serofia
"Dr. Mortola is patient and listens to your stories. She has this aura that let’s you be in a comfortable state to share openly. she know when to listen and when to ask questions for an easy conversation."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Meriel June Mortola
"Dra was very understanding and was able to explain what I am experiencing. She prescribed medication and gave alternatives. She also explained that while medicine can help, it is best partnered with therapy."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Ryza Pesqueria
"Dr. Yu understands me well — his words are very comforting and it feels like he sees right through me. I don't feel judged, and I felt heard. He speaks clearly and made me understand what I am going through."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Robert Yu
"Ms. Sarrah has been so warm in her approach to my therapy. I am grateful that through her I am able to experience a positive, more open, non-judgmental space to express myself. She is indeed a good listener and responds well to her clients."
Standard Session client of Sarrah Pedrosa, RPsy
"Mel is very insightful and has offered me other perspectives, which was really helpful and grounding for me. I look forward to our next session!"
Extended Session client of Melany Heger, RPsy
"Ms. Cheska was very patient and easy to talk to. She made me feel comfortable sharing everything, explained the process clearly, and gave me clear guidance on what to do next. It was a very helpful and reassuring session."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Cheska Balagtas, RPsy
"I think it is my 10th session with Ms. Karla today and it was timely as I just had big events in the past week. I always feel safe and heard in our sessions, and I do see my progress in a span of 6 months since I started with Saya. I am extremely grateful to have found a therapist who sees me and is patient, understanding, and supportive of me and what goes on in my life. I always look forward to our sessions and I cannot recommend her enough as she definitely helped me see my life in a different light."
Standard Session client of Karla Oracion, RPsy
"First time having a session with a psychologist ever. Ms. Isabel made me feel comfortable and safe. She's a really good listener and gave me tips on how I can handle my situation. I look forward to our next session!"
Standard Session client of Isabel Mapalad, RPsy
"i gave her a 2 lighter becaus it is only our first session and i like how she talks to me and how she aproaches every conversation"
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Gianna Yu, RPsy
"I appreciate how Ms. Annika is encouraging and supportive"
Standard Session client of Annika Reyes, RPsy
"i feel like there can be more things we can do as patient and psychologist and I'm glad that this onboarding helped set the tone between what we want to do moving forward. She was candid but nice, insightful and receptive. Hopefully we get to solve things as much asynchronously as we did in our sessions."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Elijah Mae Pelayo, RPsy
"I honestly didn't know how or where to start, but Ms. Fin made it easy for me to share my concerns. It was like having a conversation with a friend. I felt heard and the advice she gave really helped in addressing my issues."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Fin Mercado, RPsy
"He sits down with you and listens. He let's you open up as much as possible and asks insightful questions that helps you realize things in the moment. He leaves you with exercises that helps ground you and quite comfortable to talk to."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Karlo Katipunan, RPsy
"I feel that Ms. Camille is warm and competent to guide me in helping me understand what I need to work on with my self. I also appreciate that at some point she removed her glasses because the reflection of the screen glare on her glasses was obscuring her eyes, which I find are important to see especially with online only sessions."
Standard Session client of Camille Grace Marianito, RPsy
"Miss Anna is very kind and listens to my concerns without any judgement. I did not feel judge at all during our session."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"Through this first session, Ms. Anna helped me gain so much clarity, and I feel very much lighter, ready, and hopeful."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"He's an excellent listener and gave clear action steps. Thank you po!"
Standard Session client of Paul Tiu, RGC
"I appreciate how Sir Paul let me do most of the talking during the whole session. I realized what I needed all along is not to run these thoughts repeatedly in my head, but someone who can just listen to me and verbalize my thoughts."
Standard Session client of Paul Tiu, RGC
"Ms. Jem was amazing and I felt safe talking to her"
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
"She's really helpful and a good listener. It felt like talking to an Ate, listening without judgement and could give you really good advice."
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
"I really appreciate how comfortable Ms Jamela made me feel. She shared insights in a way that felt natural, not as demands but as suggestions for me to explore. Thank you."
Standard Session client of Jamela Mangudadatu, RGC
"I felt like I'm talking to a friend. She actively listens, gives her advices, felt like a conversation and that helped me to be more open to share."
Standard Session client of Jamela Mangudadatu, RGC
"Ma'am Anna was so kind and reassuring. She listened throughout the entire session and gave me helpful advice. She was also so patient with me and validated me throughout the session. She reminded me that counseling doesn't have to be scary."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"It was so easy to open up to her. I felt comfortable, and she was able to give plans and advice on how I could work on my concerns."
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
"This is my first go at online therapy for my mental health and I have been quite satisfied with the services Saya provides."
"I appreciate how Ms. Annika is encouraging and supportive."
Client of Annika Reyes, RPsy
"Desiree is very kind and understanding. She is also very insightful."
Client of Desiree Gonato, RPsy
"Dra. Perucho is an incredible listener who takes her time analyzing the emotions I discussed with her. She is empathetic but explains her findings and processes in an extremely professional manner. I feel genuinely heard and supported."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho
"Salamat doc, salamat po talaga"
Follow-Up Consult client of Dr. Mitz Serofia
"Dr. Meriel is very patient and listens carefully to what you say. She gives advices which will really benefit the current situation."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Meriel June Mortola
"I appreciate Doc taking the time to accommodate me. She was very clear and direct to the point."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Ryza Pesqueria
"One thing that stood out to me during our session is the questions Dr. Yu asked which made think about my concern in a different way."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Robert Yu
"Doc was receptive with my concerns. She suggested on what steps to take next. Although the actual diagnosis cannot be given during the first session, this was disclosed at the start. She also explained the different factors to consider before proceeding with medication and took into account other possible causes of my concern."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Nueva Joy Perucho
"Thank you po Dr Mitz. It was a great session."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Mitz Serofia
"Dr. Mortola is patient and listens to your stories. She has this aura that let’s you be in a comfortable state to share openly. she know when to listen and when to ask questions for an easy conversation."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Meriel June Mortola
"Dra was very understanding and was able to explain what I am experiencing. She prescribed medication and gave alternatives. She also explained that while medicine can help, it is best partnered with therapy."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Ryza Pesqueria
"Dr. Yu understands me well — his words are very comforting and it feels like he sees right through me. I don't feel judged, and I felt heard. He speaks clearly and made me understand what I am going through."
Initial Psychiatric Consult client of Dr. Robert Yu
"Ms. Sarrah has been so warm in her approach to my therapy. I am grateful that through her I am able to experience a positive, more open, non-judgmental space to express myself. She is indeed a good listener and responds well to her clients."
Standard Session client of Sarrah Pedrosa, RPsy
"Mel is very insightful and has offered me other perspectives, which was really helpful and grounding for me. I look forward to our next session!"
Extended Session client of Melany Heger, RPsy
"Ms. Cheska was very patient and easy to talk to. She made me feel comfortable sharing everything, explained the process clearly, and gave me clear guidance on what to do next. It was a very helpful and reassuring session."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Cheska Balagtas, RPsy
"I think it is my 10th session with Ms. Karla today and it was timely as I just had big events in the past week. I always feel safe and heard in our sessions, and I do see my progress in a span of 6 months since I started with Saya. I am extremely grateful to have found a therapist who sees me and is patient, understanding, and supportive of me and what goes on in my life. I always look forward to our sessions and I cannot recommend her enough as she definitely helped me see my life in a different light."
Standard Session client of Karla Oracion, RPsy
"First time having a session with a psychologist ever. Ms. Isabel made me feel comfortable and safe. She's a really good listener and gave me tips on how I can handle my situation. I look forward to our next session!"
Standard Session client of Isabel Mapalad, RPsy
"i gave her a 2 lighter becaus it is only our first session and i like how she talks to me and how she aproaches every conversation"
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Gianna Yu, RPsy
"I appreciate how Ms. Annika is encouraging and supportive"
Standard Session client of Annika Reyes, RPsy
"i feel like there can be more things we can do as patient and psychologist and I'm glad that this onboarding helped set the tone between what we want to do moving forward. She was candid but nice, insightful and receptive. Hopefully we get to solve things as much asynchronously as we did in our sessions."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Elijah Mae Pelayo, RPsy
"I honestly didn't know how or where to start, but Ms. Fin made it easy for me to share my concerns. It was like having a conversation with a friend. I felt heard and the advice she gave really helped in addressing my issues."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Fin Mercado, RPsy
"He sits down with you and listens. He let's you open up as much as possible and asks insightful questions that helps you realize things in the moment. He leaves you with exercises that helps ground you and quite comfortable to talk to."
Psych Intake Evaluation (Anxiety / Depression / Grief / Bipolar) client of Karlo Katipunan, RPsy
"I feel that Ms. Camille is warm and competent to guide me in helping me understand what I need to work on with my self. I also appreciate that at some point she removed her glasses because the reflection of the screen glare on her glasses was obscuring her eyes, which I find are important to see especially with online only sessions."
Standard Session client of Camille Grace Marianito, RPsy
"Miss Anna is very kind and listens to my concerns without any judgement. I did not feel judge at all during our session."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"Through this first session, Ms. Anna helped me gain so much clarity, and I feel very much lighter, ready, and hopeful."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"He's an excellent listener and gave clear action steps. Thank you po!"
Standard Session client of Paul Tiu, RGC
"I appreciate how Sir Paul let me do most of the talking during the whole session. I realized what I needed all along is not to run these thoughts repeatedly in my head, but someone who can just listen to me and verbalize my thoughts."
Standard Session client of Paul Tiu, RGC
"Ms. Jem was amazing and I felt safe talking to her"
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
"She's really helpful and a good listener. It felt like talking to an Ate, listening without judgement and could give you really good advice."
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
"I really appreciate how comfortable Ms Jamela made me feel. She shared insights in a way that felt natural, not as demands but as suggestions for me to explore. Thank you."
Standard Session client of Jamela Mangudadatu, RGC
"I felt like I'm talking to a friend. She actively listens, gives her advices, felt like a conversation and that helped me to be more open to share."
Standard Session client of Jamela Mangudadatu, RGC
"Ma'am Anna was so kind and reassuring. She listened throughout the entire session and gave me helpful advice. She was also so patient with me and validated me throughout the session. She reminded me that counseling doesn't have to be scary."
Standard Session client of Anna Lopez, RGC
"It was so easy to open up to her. I felt comfortable, and she was able to give plans and advice on how I could work on my concerns."
Standard Session client of Jemima Yerro, RGC
Saya is an online mental health platform that connects Filipinos with licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors.
Saya is for Filipinos looking for professional support with emotional wellbeing, relationships, daily pressures, or mental health conditions—whether they know what kind of care they need yet or not.
People can complete a free mental health screening or guided intake, receive recommendations, explore detailed professional profiles, check availability, and book an online session.
Saya also provides tools that can support continuity between sessions, including messaging, journaling, and reflection features. These tools complement professional care; they do not replace a session or emergency support.
Saya was founded in 2025 because finding mental health care in the Philippines can still feel harder than it should. Cost, stigma, uncertainty about whom to see, and limited local options often stop people before the first conversation even begins.
For many Filipinos outside major cities, the right professional may be hours away. For others, the barrier is more personal: finding someone who understands the family, language, work, and cultural context around what they are carrying.
Saya exists to make that first step clearer and gentler—to help people understand their options, find an appropriate professional, and access care online without losing the human connection at its center.
“You should not have to live near the right clinic, know the right person, or have the perfect words to begin asking for help.”
That belief continues to shape how Saya makes care easier to find and understand.
Mental health does not happen outside culture. Family expectations, hiya, work pressures, faith, language, and the realities of living at home or abroad can all shape how a person asks for help.
Saya connects people with Filipino professionals offering care in English, Filipino, Bisaya, Ilonggo, and other languages shown on their profiles. Because sessions are online, support is easier to reach from Metro Manila, provincial cities, and communities farther from major clinics.
Saya brings three kinds of licensed mental health professionals into one directory, so you can compare the support each one provides.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who assess mental health conditions and provide psychiatric care, including medication management when appropriate.
4.84average client rating
98.8% felt heard
220 client reviews
Registered Psychologists provide psychological assessment and talk-based therapy for emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns.
4.87average client rating
98.9% felt heard
1,478 client reviews
Registered Guidance Counselors support concerns involving relationships, school, work, stress, life transitions, and emotional wellbeing.
4.93average client rating
100% felt heard
231 client reviews
All Saya professionals are personally vetted by the founder. We don't just look at their credentials, but test how they actually show up in a session. We look for psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists who are empathetic, genuinely client-led, and consistently present.
Every Saya practitioner is PRC-licensed, background-checked, and chosen for their cultural competence with Filipino clients. We offer licensed psychologists, counselors, and psychiatrists — one of the only mental health platforms in the Philippines to offer all three. Everything shared with your Saya professional is fully confidential, in line with the Mental Health Act (RA 11036).
Four simple steps help you move from exploring your needs to continuing care with a professional you chose.
Complete a free mental health screening or explore professionals based on your concerns and preferences.
Review profiles, credentials, specializations, languages, client reviews, availability, and introduction videos where available.
Choose a suitable schedule in the Saya app, confirm your booking, and attend your session online through Google Meet.
Rebook when you are ready and use available messaging, summaries, journaling, and reflection tools between sessions.
Saya focuses on the practical things that often determine whether someone can begin—and continue—mental health care.
Saya helps you narrow your options using your concerns, preferences, language, schedule, and other practical needs.
Connect with Filipino mental health professionals who understand local family dynamics, work realities, language, and culture.
Saya works to make professional care more accessible and affordable, including beyond major cities, with clear options before you book.
Saya includes messaging, journaling, and reflection tools. Eligible subscribers can also receive post-session summaries.
Technology makes it easier to find, book, and continue care. It supports—but never replaces—the relationship with your professional.
| Feature | Saya | Traditional Mental Health Services |
|---|---|---|
| PRC-Licensed Practitioners | Every professional has their verified PRC license and educational background displayed in the Saya app. | Available, but verification is often left to the patient. |
| Smart Matching System | Answer a few questions and we recommend the right professional for you. Less trial and error, less scrolling. | Scroll through endless profiles with no recommendation. |
| Self-Booking, Instant Confirmation | Pick your practitioner, pick your time, pay, and get your session link immediately. No calls, no emails, no waiting. | Back-and-forth communication just to schedule an appointment. |
| Flat, Transparent Pricing | Every psychologist charges the same rate. Every psychiatrist charges the same rate. No hidden fees or subscription required. | Rates vary by practitioner. Hard to know what you'll pay until you ask. |
| Therapy and Psychiatry in One Place | See a psychologist, a psychiatrist, or both—all within the same platform. | Separate referrals, separate clinics, separate schedules. |
| Switch or Add Practitioners Easily | Change practitioners or add a second professional in seconds, without starting over. | Switching means going through the whole intake process again. |
| Between-Session Support | Post-session notes, action items, mood tracking, journaling, and messaging with your therapist. | Support ends when the session ends. |
To provide accessible, effective, and culturally sensitive mental health services to Filipinos, empowering them to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
A Philippines where mental health care is destigmatized, accessible to all, and integrated into overall wellbeing.
We lead with empathy and understanding in every interaction.
We work to make quality mental health care easier for Filipinos to reach.
We use thoughtful technology to remove friction from finding and continuing care.
We respect the language, culture, family context, and lived experience each person brings.
Saya is an online mental health platform that connects Filipinos with licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors. It helps people assess their needs, explore professional profiles, book online sessions, and continue care through available support tools.
Yes. Saya provides online access to therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric consultations with licensed Filipino professionals.
Yes. Saya is built for Filipinos and makes online mental health care accessible across the Philippines wherever a suitable internet connection is available.
Yes. Professionals listed by Saya hold the relevant Philippine credentials for their role, including PRC licenses for psychiatrists, Registered Psychologists, and Registered Guidance Counselors.
Saya connects clients with Filipino mental health professionals. Their profiles show their background, languages, credentials, and areas of practice so you can make an informed choice.
Saya uses your concerns and preferences to help surface suitable professionals. You can also complete a free screening and compare profiles yourself before booking.
Yes. You can browse Saya's directory, review each professional's profile and availability, and choose who you want to book.
No. You can begin with Saya's assessment and matching tools if you are unsure. Saya also explains each professional type, and a practitioner can recommend a different level of care when appropriate.
Saya professionals support a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationships, grief, life transitions, and conditions that may need psychiatric assessment. Each profile lists the practitioner's specific areas of practice.
Yes. Saya sessions are conducted through one-to-one Google Meet video calls, so you can attend from a private place with a stable internet connection.
Saya's rates vary by professional type, session length, and service. The pricing page shows the current rates clearly before you book.
See current Saya therapy pricingSaya does not currently process HMO or insurance claims directly. Saya can provide a commercial invoice that you may submit for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan; confirm coverage with your HMO or employer before booking.
Yes. Because sessions are online, you can use Saya from elsewhere in the Philippines without travelling to a Metro Manila clinic.
Create a Saya account, browse or match with a professional, choose an available schedule, and confirm your session in the Saya app.
Browse at your own pace, start with a private assessment, or contact Saya if you have a practical question before booking.
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