We offer psychiatric assessments for children and young people, from age five. Learn more about our service, including our fees.
A psychiatric assessment is a diagnostic process used to identify mental health concerns in children. It uses evidence-based methods to find the cause of a child's difficulties, evaluate symptoms, and determine the appropriate support to set them on a path to improved mental health.
What a psychiatric assessment may be helpful for
A psychiatric assessment can diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health issues in children, including but not limited to:
Anxiety disorders
Depressive disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Sleep disorders
Eating disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Fees
Our private psychiatric assessments cost £895.
This includes:
Diagnostic and background questionnaires
Your child's appointment with a senior specialist clinician
A written psychiatric report with the assessment outcome and personalised recommendations
Follow-up psychiatry appointments range from £225 to £310.