Psychiatric Assessment

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Your 2 Phase Journey with The Neuro Medical Group

Phase 1: Pre-Assessment- £250

This is a face-to-face or online consultation with one of our Assistant Psychologists or Counsellors, lasting 50 minutes. During this session, we gather information about your symptoms, mental health history, and relevant lifestyle factors through structured interviews and a standardised questionnaire. The goal is to understand your needs and ensure you are matched with the most appropriate clinician for your care.

If you have any past psychiatric or medical assessments, reports, or relevant documentation, please email these to us upon booking. Your Pre-Assessment will be reviewed by our triage team to guide the next steps.

Phase 2: Psychiatric Assessment with Consultant Psychiatrist

This is a 90-minute in-depth consultation conducted either face-to-face or online. The cost of this session is:

Adults – £850
Children – £895

During this appointment, the Consultant Psychiatrist will carry out a full psychiatric evaluation, including a review of your mental health history, current concerns, and any relevant documentation (such as GP notes or past assessments). The session includes a clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, and discussion of appropriate treatment options, which may include psychological therapy, medication, or a combined approach.

Following the consultation, there will be a collaborative team analysis of the findings. This will contribute to:

A formal diagnosis if appropriate.
Clear feedback and tailored recommendations
A personalised, comprehensive written report and care plan

Disclaimer: In complex cases, or when clinical judgements indicate, we may not be able to provide a diagnosis. In such instances, we will clearly communicate this to the patient and provide guidance on alternative options.

Fees

Pre-Assessment – £250.00
Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment, Report and Treatment Plan – Adults = £850 with doctor – Children = £895 with doctor

What is a Psychiatric Assessment?

A psychiatric assessment is a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a mental health professional. The assessment is designed to help identify specific disorders that might be affecting you. By entrusting your assessment to our professionals at Neuro Medical Group, you pave the way for personalised treatment options.

During the initial evaluation, we aim to assess your mental status. We then conduct more thorough tests depending on the range and severity of symptoms to assess and determine the underlying condition or disorder.

Types of Psychiatric Assessments

We offer different types of psychiatric assessments depending on the purpose and the range of symptoms you present with. It is a complex and lengthy process. Some of the processes followed during our psychiatric assessments include:

Diagnostic interviews

These are interviews that cover a wide range of topics. They gather detailed information about an individual’s psychiatric conditions. During the assessment, we take you through an interview with one of our mental health professionals who will ask you various questions on different topics. Some of the areas that could be covered in the diagnostic interviews include:

Mental health history

Family history

Educational and occupational history

Sleep and appetite

Instances of past psychiatric disorders

Diagnosis of substance use

Sleep and appetite

Coping and personal mechanisms

We will ask you various questions about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours to examine the symptoms in detail and later discuss with you how you currently cope with and manage these symptoms.

Psychological tests and measures

These tests are also conducted to assess the condition better and, in particular, measure your cognitive functions. The information we gather through these tests helps in the decision-making process. Different psychological assessment tools are used in this evaluation, contributing to a broader understanding of the condition or disorder you may have.

During the psychological tests and measures, we evaluate aspects such as:

Ability to recognise shapes and patterns

Focus and concentration

Abstract reasoning

Short-term memory

Problem solving skills

Capacity for decision making

Capacity for emotional expression

Physical examination and lab testing

In some cases, symptoms that resemble mental health conditions can be caused by physical issues, but can impact your mental health significantly. A good example is a neurologic disorder or thyroid problems.

Identifying these conditions requires a thorough physical examination to uncover the underlying concern and ensure appropriate treatment. This makes physical examination and lab testing an essential part of psychiatric assessment.

These tests enable our clinicians to develop more effective treatment plans and enhance your overall mental health.

Neuropsychological evaluations

These are evaluations that help to understand the ongoing relationship between brain function and behaviour. Neuropsychologists typically conduct these evaluations and can help determine if you have a neurological disorder. Some of the things we might check for during neuropsychological evaluations include:

Cognitive functioning

Intellectual functioning

Memory assessment

Motor skills

Language skills

Personality functioning

What is the Purpose of Psychiatric Assessment

Psychiatric assessments have various functions. But the main one is to identify and possibly diagnose a mental health condition. The assessment leads to the diagnosis of specific issues or mental illnesses. This ensures that appropriate care is provided to those grappling with psychiatric symptoms. Here is an overview of the purpose of a psychiatric assessment:

Diagnosis

Creating a treatment plan

Better understanding of symptoms

Estimation of risk

Possible treatment outcomes

Identification of patients at risk

Offering overall care to the patient

Benefits of a Psychiatric Assessment

There are numerous benefits associated with psychiatric assessments. The assessments can bring you closer to having a better life by uncovering the underlying conditions. Some of the other potential benefits that you can look forward to after the assessment include:

Accurate diagnosis

Improved self-awareness

Personalised psychiatric treatment

Identifying co-occurring conditions

Early intervention

Guidance for the family

Empowerment and validation

Monitoring and progress assessment

Psychiatric assessments are a crucial tool for your mental wellness journey and are critical in ensuring you can live the best possible life, even with a positive diagnosis.

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What is My Solution Wellbeing?

We are a counselling and wellbeing service providing support for adults, children businesses schools and communities. We change the way people get help with facing life’s challenges by providing private, affordable, confidential and convenient support and access to a trained therapist. My Solution Wellbeing provides professional counselling anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone or face to face.

How will I get matched to the right counsellor?

After you contact us, we will match you to an available counsellor who fits your objectives, required preferences, and the type of concerns you are dealing with. Different counsellors have different approaches and areas of focus and you can find this here, so it’s important to find the right person who can achieve the best results for you and your areas of concern. We have found that we are able to provide a successful match; however, if you have a session with a therapist and you feel your counsellor isn’t a good fit for you, you are course able to change this and be matched to a different counsellor. It is led by you.

Who are the counsellors at My Solution Wellbeing?

Our counsellors are all qualified, experienced trained, and accredited. They have a different approaches such as Person Centered, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focussed Therapy and much more. They have been qualified and certified by their professional board after successfully completing the necessary education, exams, training and practice. While their experience, expertise and background vary, they all possess at least 5 years’ experience and extensive hands-on experience. Click here to learn more about the counsellors.

How are the counsellors checked?

We take this very seriously and as a result, our team ensures that each therapist is fully qualified vetted and in good standing. Counsellors are required to provide documentation, proof of identity, and references. We thoroughly cross-check their qualifications, references and information as well as completing a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) Check. Our head of Service will also ask for feedback from the client about the therapist should they wish to give it.

Is My Solution Wellbeing right for me?

My Solution Wellbeing may be right for you if you’re looking to be the best version of yourself and looking to improve the quality of your life. Sometimes life situations and circumstances rock us and it interferes in our ability to lead a balanced life and we feel unable to self-regulate our emotions and feelings. Whenever this happens and your happiness is compromised and this feeling prevents you from achieving your goals, we may be able to help. We have counsellors who are specialized in specific issues, such as stress, anxiety, anger, depressions, relationships, parenting, addictions, eating, sleeping, trauma, family conflicts, LGBT matters, transgender and transitioning, grief, religion, self esteem, abuse, sexual exploitation and more.

Payment Method

Payment is made prior to your session over the phone.

If you decide you would like further sessions, you can pay for further sessions by direct bank payment or payment machine. You can discuss this with your therapist on how to book further sessions. There may be an option to have a reduced rate if you purchase a few sessions in advance. Please refer to blockbooking.

Payment must be made in advance of appointment.

Cancellation Policy

If you can’t attend please give 48 hours notice and your appointment will be moved to a mutually agreed date. Failure to do this will result in payment lost. Please note we do not offer refunds, however, we can offer a credit note valid for 1 month.