Psychology services — assessment, diagnosis and therapy
Psychologist-led diagnostic assessments using gold-standard instruments, with full written reports suitable for clinical, educational and legal purposes — alongside evidence-based psychotherapy and counselling. ADHD and autism assessments begin with a £185 pre-assessment screening.
Pre-assessment screening — £185
Our ADHD and autism assessments begin with a pre-assessment screening. This is not an appointment — you start with a short online questionnaire, we send you a link to pay and complete the full forms, and our psychologist then reviews them and gives you a written decision on whether a full assessment is appropriate.
How it works
- You complete a short online questionnaire telling us who the screening is for and what your concerns are.
- We send you a link to pay the £185 screening fee and complete the full screening forms, matched to the concerns you described.
- You complete the questionnaires in your own time. These cover your background, your current difficulties, and why you believe you or your child may have the condition in question. There is no appointment and nothing to attend.
- Our psychologist reviews everything you have submitted and forms a professional judgement on whether a full diagnostic assessment is clinically appropriate.
- You receive the outcome by email within 5 working days of returning your completed forms, to the address you registered with us:
- Yes — a full assessment is likely to be helpful. You are invited to book, and your £185 is deducted from the assessment fee.
- No — a full assessment is not advised. You receive a professional letter explaining the reasoning and what we would recommend instead.
Why we screen first. A full diagnostic assessment is a significant commitment of time and money. Reviewing your information first means you are not paying for an assessment that was never likely to help — and if you do go ahead, you are not paying twice. Either way, a qualified psychologist has reviewed your case and given you a documented professional opinion.
Please note: the £185 fee is non-refundable. It pays for the psychologist's review of your information and the written opinion you receive — whichever way that opinion goes. It is deducted from the cost of a full assessment only if screening advises proceeding and you go on to book one.
Request pre-assessment screening
You think an ADHD or autism assessment may be right for you or your child. Start by completing a short online questionnaire. We will then send you a link to pay the £185 fee and complete the full screening forms. Fee is non-refundable once paid.
I am looking for support, not a diagnosis
You are struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress or difficult life circumstances and want help rather than a diagnostic label. Therapy may be the better place to start.
Cognitive and learning disability assessments do not need screening. You can request those directly from the cognitive assessment or learning disability page — there is no £185 step and nothing to pay up front.
Not sure which applies to you? For ADHD or autism, start with the screening. Working out whether a diagnostic assessment is the right route is precisely what it is for — and if it isn't, we will say so in writing and point you somewhere more useful.
Neurodevelopmental & cognitive assessments
ADHD Assessment
Full diagnostic assessment for ADHD in children from age 7 and adults, using structured interview and validated rating scales.
Learn moreAutism Assessment
Gold-standard autism diagnostic assessment using ADOS-2 and ADI-R protocols, across 3–5 hours. Conducted face to face in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire.
Learn moreCombined ADHD + Autism
Integrated extended assessment covering both conditions in one pathway, where both are suspected. Conducted face to face in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire.
Learn moreCognitive Assessment
Standardised cognitive assessment producing a full intellectual profile across all major domains.
Learn moreLearning Disability Diagnostic
Comprehensive LD assessment combining in-person cognitive testing with online adaptive functioning assessment.
Learn moreAssessments Overview & Pricing
Compare every assessment side by side — age ranges, formats, durations, what is included and full pricing.
View pricingA note on medication. Our psychology service provides diagnostic assessment only — it does not include prescribing. We do not offer ADHD medication prescribing for children or teenagers. Where an adult is diagnosed with ADHD, the report sets out recommendations for discussion with your GP, who can advise on medication options and onward referral. You are free to pursue treatment with any provider you choose.
Recognised by major insurers
Our psychological assessment and therapy services are recognised by:
Whether your treatment is covered depends on your individual policy. Most insurers require pre-authorisation and a referral before your first appointment, so please contact your insurer first and have your authorisation code ready when you book. If you are not claiming, or your policy does not cover assessment, you are very welcome to book as a self-funding patient.
Psychotherapy & counselling
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Evidence-based talking therapy with a registered psychologist, drawing on CBT, DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, attachment-based work and trauma-informed approaches. Your therapeutic approach is decided collaboratively after an introductory assessment session — not chosen for you in advance.
Helpful for anxiety, low mood, trauma and complex PTSD, emotional dysregulation, difficulties in relationships, and adjusting after a neurodevelopmental diagnosis. No screening or referral needed.
Not sure what happens next?
A diagnosis often raises as many questions as it answers. Many parents tell us that once they have a report, they still don't know what to do with it — how to approach the school, what support their child is entitled to, or what an EHCP application actually involves.
You do not have to work that out alone. If your child has been diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition or another health condition and you are unsure how to secure the right educational support, we can signpost you to specialist SEN education advisers and legal professionals who work in this area every day.
They can advise on Special Educational Needs (SEN) support in school, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) applications and reviews, requesting an assessment from your local authority, and what to do if an application is refused or the support offered falls short.
How this works: our role is clinical. We provide the assessment and the report; independent SEN advisers and solicitors handle the educational and legal side. We simply point you towards them so you know where to turn — there is no obligation to use anyone we suggest. Just ask at your feedback session, or contact our team at any time.
Being open with you: no money is paid or received for these introductions. We do work alongside some SEN advisers and legal professionals who also refer families to us for assessment, so referrals can flow in both directions. We tell you this simply so you have the full picture — it never affects our clinical opinion, and you are free to use any adviser you choose.
We are not an emergency service. If you have acute concerns, become unwell, or your symptoms worsen, please call NHS 111 or 999 as clinically indicated. We cannot monitor your health between appointments and cannot respond to urgent matters. If you are in mental health crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call 999, go to your nearest A&E, or contact the Samaritans free on 116 123.
Request a pre-assessment screening
ADHD and autism assessments begin with a £185 screening. Start with a short questionnaire — we then send you a link to pay and complete the full forms, and email you the outcome within 5 working days.