Self-referral

Our highly qualified healthcare providers will spend time with you (and your child if they are having a child/teen assessment) to learn more about you/them. Depending on the assessment, a detailed developmental history will be taken as well as an observational assessment. If applicable, information from your child’s school will also be gathered as part of the assessment process.

For adult mental health assessments, you might be asked about your thoughts, feelings, physical health, finances, relationship(s), housing, work, ambitions, culture, gender and sexuality, any drug or alcohol use and past mental health.

You don’t need a referral from your GP for an assessment with us. Fill in our contact form and access support immediately without waiting lists.

Yes, we require the young person to attend the initial assessment. Assessments for children can be carried out via remote online appointments under the supervision of a parent or carer, which can work best for some patients. For patients and families who would prefer an in-person appointment please detail this when filling in the self-referral form and we will be in touch to discuss availability.

ADHD assessments take approximately 2 hours.

Autism assessments take approximately 2-3 hours.

General mental health assessments take approximately 1-2 hours.

Our assessments follow the guidelines outlined by the NHS and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). All of our assessments are completed by qualified healthcare providers and are likely to be accepted towards an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) if needed.

The team are available Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm. Evenings and Saturdays are available on request.

As we are not a crisis service, we cannot provide emergency support. If you or your child needs urgent mental health help, is in immediate danger, has harmed themselves or at risk of harming others please call 999 or go to A&E. Other organisations that you might find helpful are: Childline: 0800 1111 | Samaritans: 116 123

Children and teenagers aged 12 to 17 years old

Adults

While NHS waiting lists for mental health assessments are increasing, at HealthCare In Mind we can help you secure a diagnosis and treatment plan quickly and simply. Once you have filled in and submitted our contact form we will be in touch the next working day to explain the process. Upon receipt of your completed screening questionnaire and booking payment, we aim to arrange an appointment within 1-2 weeks.

Our comprehensive assessments are fixed cost so you won’t have any added fees to worry about.

Child and Young Person (CYP) ADHD Assessment: £1,335.00 £1,068.00

Adult ADHD Assessment: 1,030.00 824.00

CYP Autism Assessment: 2,100.00 1,680.00

Adult Autism Assessment: 1,250.00 1,000.00

General Mental Health Assessment CYP: 1,335.00 1,068.00

General Mental Health Assessment Adult: 1,260.00 1,008.00

Therapies to be recommended on diagnosis

Payment is required in advance for assessments. After your initial appointment, a follow-up appointment will be arranged. Further appointments and treatment plans will be made as needed.

For therapy sessions payment is per session and in advance.

To change your appointment or cancel a booking please contact the team on 0203 141 2192.

All deposits are non-refundable, and we require 48 hours notice to cancel an appointment booking. Less than 48 hours notice will mean the full appointment cost is chargeable, except in exceptional or extenuating circumstances.

Please contact the team to discuss your appointment in the first instance.