England
Private assessment and therapy enquiries are welcomed across England. NHS Right to Choose is England specific and separate from self funded private assessment.
England assessment and therapy guideUK service area
Psychology services across the United Kingdom
Enquiries are welcomed from clients in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Appointment arrangements are agreed according to clinical need, suitability and the purpose of the work rather than a claimed local clinic presence.
UK wide service
One service, clear standards
The same published assessment fees, clinical standards and suitability checks apply regardless of the client's city or region.
The four UK nations
What can differ by location
Clinical principles are consistent, but NHS pathways, education arrangements and some disability legislation differ across the UK.
Scotland
Scotland has its own NHS pathways and health board arrangements. Private report acceptance should be checked where NHS follow up is important.
Scotland assessment and therapy guideWales
Welsh health boards and neurodevelopmental pathways differ from England. Reports are written for sharing but cannot guarantee a particular NHS response.
Wales assessment and therapy guideNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland uses Health and Social Care Trust pathways and has a different disability law framework from Great Britain.
Northern Ireland assessment and therapy guideChoose your nation
Nation specific guidance
Use the page for your part of the UK to see the relevant public pathway context, private report considerations and official sources.
Services
What clients across the UK can enquire about
ADHD and autism assessment
Adult and child pathways, including combined assessment where both diagnostic questions need consideration.
Assessment options and feesGeneral psychological therapy
Therapy for suitable difficulties including anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma related difficulties, panic, OCD, grief, self esteem and relationship difficulties.
General therapyNeurodevelopmental therapy
Specialised support for ADHD, autism and combined profiles, including executive functioning, burnout, emotional regulation and relationships.
Neurodevelopmental therapyReports and public services
A private service does not control NHS decisions
Reports can be shared with GPs, NHS services, schools, universities and employers where relevant. The receiving organisation retains responsibility for its own decisions about acceptance, prescribing, shared care, adjustments or further assessment.