Find out about booking your private psychiatric assessment, how to prepare, and what to expect.
Step by step
Our team will listen to your concerns and help you book the most appropriate appointment.
Preparing for your assessment
You might find it helpful to write down:
The main difficulties you are experiencing
When they started and what has changed over time
Any treatment you have tried before, and what helped or did not help
Any questions you want to ask
Your assessment
Psychiatric assessments take up to one hour.
You will meet with a senior specialist clinician who will use structured, evidence based clinical assessment methods, including detailed history taking, symptom review, and a mental state assessment, to understand your current mental health and what has led you to seek support.
The specialist clinician will ask about topics that may be relevant to your care, such as:
Your symptoms and how they affect daily life
Physical health, medication, sleep, and energy
Personal history and current stresses, if you feel comfortable sharing
Alcohol or drug use, if relevant
Relationships, work, and home life, where this helps build a clear picture
You will not be pressured to share details you are not ready to share. If there are areas you prefer not to discuss, you can say so.