Psychological Assessment

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The Neuro Medical Group has created a pathway to carry out a psychological assessment and diagnosis for both adults, young people and children. There is no waiting list and we get started straight away.

Within our psychological assessment, we evaluate a person’s mental health, behaviour, and abilities and is conducted by a mental health professional and a qualified psychologist. It involves gathering information through various methods like interviews, observations, and psychological tests to understand a person’s strengths, weaknesses, and any potential mental health concerns.

Psychological Assessment and Diagnosis

Your 2 Phase Journey with The Neuro Medical Group

Phase 1: Pre-Assessment: £250

This is a face to face or online session where we gather details on your symptoms and medical history through our standardised questionnaire. This session is 50 mins long and will take place with an Assistant Psychologist or Counsellor. The cost for this assessment is £250. If you have any medical assessments and diagnoses that may be useful for the pre-screening, please email these through to us on booking. Your

Pre-Assessment will be assessed at Triage in order for us to allocate the specialist Doctors to work with you.

Phase 2:

The Psychological Assessment with the doctor is face to face or online. This is a 90 minute consultation with a clinical assessment, diagnosis, and a comprehensive report that follows This includes a thorough review of all relevant documentation and medical history, including GP records. The cost of this session for adults is £850 and Children is £895.

The process will also include:

A psychological screening of the patient
An assessment of strengths and difficulties
A review of existing carer support

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 a personalised, comprehensive written report and treatment 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 Psychological Assessment – Adults = £850 with doctor – Children = £895 with doctor

Mental health awareness has been receiving a lot of attention in recent years, and cases of mental health issues continue to rise. If you're struggling emotionally, feeling mentally exhausted or simply trying to understand yourself better, you may want to consider getting a psychological assessment.

Unlike psychiatric assessments that are based on checklists, psychological assessments go deeper and use professional and structured tools that can help to uncover meaningful insights about your mental health.

Neuro Medical Group offers a comprehensive psychological assessment to help you understand the cause of your symptoms and give you a more straightforward path to recovery.

What is a Psychological Assessment?

A psychological assessment is a comprehensive process conducted by a licensed clinical psychologist. The assessment involves gathering detailed information about your emotional, cognitive and behavioural functioning. Our psychological assessments include:

Clinical interviews

Observations and interactions

Standardised tests and questionnaires

Reports from family, healthcare providers and school, among others.

Is a Psychological Assessment the Same As a Psychological Evaluation?

The terms "psychological assessment" and "psychological evaluation" are often used interchangeably. They refer to the process of gathering psychological information in a systematic and structured manner. We recommend getting a psychological evaluation or assessment if you are experiencing any of the following:

Difficulty managing your emotions

Changes in behaviour or thinking patterns

Memory focus or attention problems

Ongoing symptoms of anxiety or low mood

Challenges in maintaining relationships at school or at work

The assessment can provide clarity and is often a good first step towards creating an effective treatment plan.

What’s Involved in the Psychological Assessment?

Our psychological assessment involves several steps to ensure a thorough understanding of your mental health. The process typically includes:

Initial consultation:

Our psychologist will conduct an initial interview to gather background information, understand your concerns, and determine the goals of the assessment.

Testing:

Various standardised tests are administered to assess different aspects of mental functioning. The range of tests includes intelligence tests, personality inventories, specific diagnostic tests and neuropsychological tests for conditions like anxiety or depression.

Behavioural Observations:

Our psychologist may observe the client’s behaviour in different settings to gain insights into their functioning and identify any patterns or triggers that may be related to their issues.

Collateral information:

We gather information from various sources, including family members, medical records, teachers, and even friends, to provide a comprehensive view of your situation.

Interpretation and feedback:

Once the tests are complete, the specialist will look at all the results and interpret the assessment. They will also integrate the findings and provide you with feedback. The feedback will include a diagnosis, a recommendation for treatment and strategies for improving mental health.

Types of Psychological Assessments

One of the reasons we start with an initial consultation is that different people have different reasons for undergoing psychological assessments, and this also means there are different types of assessments for various reasons. Some of the psychological assessments we offer include:

Intelligence testing: This test measures cognitive abilities and intellectual potential

Personality assessment: Evaluates your personality traits and characteristics to understand your behaviour patterns and emotional functioning

Neuropsychological assessment: This is a series of tests that focuses on cognitive functions such as memory, attention and problem-solving skills. This series of tests is often used to diagnose brain injuries or neurological disorders.

Behavioural assessment: Focuses on understanding and modifying problematic behaviours through observation and self-reporting methods.

Diagnostic testing: Is designed to identify special mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD or autism spectrum disorders.

Benefits of Psychological Assessments

Getting a psychological assessment is crucial for various reasons. Some of the benefits and reasons you should get a psychological assessment include the following:

Early detection

Many mental health conditions can be effectively managed and treated if detected early. Early detection also improves the outcome and gives you the best chances of recovering.

Self-awareness

After a psychology assessment, you gain valuable insight into your personality traits, emotional patterns and cognitive abilities, which can lead to greater self-awareness and personal growth. You also gain insight into your weaknesses and strengths, which you can use to empower and improve your wellbeing.

Reduce stigma

There’s still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health. Using a data-driven approach can help reduce the stigma and self-judgement that are often associated with mental challenges.

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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.