Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Assessment
An online psychiatric assessment for children and young people in England, arranged with a parent or guardian and informed by the people who know the child well.
Before you book, please read this
An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis. Medication is offered only where clinically appropriate. GP shared-care acceptance cannot be guaranteed. Clients may need to continue paying privately for prescriptions, reviews and monitoring.
Who this assessment is for
Children and young people living in England whose parent or guardian is seeking a psychiatric opinion about difficulties at home, at school or with their emotional wellbeing. A parent or guardian arranges and takes part in the assessment.
What the assessment includes
- A structured appointment with a psychiatrist, online or in person at our Northampton office.
- Discussion with the parent or guardian about developmental history and current concerns.
- Involvement of the child or young person in a way that suits their age and understanding.
- Consideration of information from school or other settings where it is available.
- A clinical opinion and an explanation of what it means.
- A written summary and a discussion of what would help.
Treatment is a separate stage
Assessment and treatment are not the same appointment. If treatment is recommended, any medication pathway is arranged separately after the assessment, and prescriptions, reviews and monitoring continue to be chargeable.
Price
An initial psychiatric assessment is £350, the same fee as for adults. It covers the appointment, the clinical opinion, and a written summary with recommendations.
The appointment is arranged with a parent or guardian, and involves the child or young person in a way that suits their age and understanding. Payment is normally due before or at the time of booking. Any medication, private prescription and pharmacy charges are separate.
Full fees and cancellation terms are on the Prices page.
Frequently asked questions
No. An assessment does not guarantee a diagnosis. Its purpose is to understand what is happening and to set out what would help, whether or not a diagnosis is made.
Medication is offered only where it is clinically appropriate, and it is arranged as a separate stage after the assessment.
The assessment is arranged so that the child or young person takes part in a way that suits their age and understanding. The parent or guardian takes part throughout.
Either. Appointments are available online across England, and in person at our Northampton office: Unit F28, Moulton Park Business Centre, Redhouse Road, Northampton NN3 6AQ.
Please tell the team which you would prefer when you book. In-person appointments are by arrangement only, so please do not attend the office without a booked appointment.
Not sure if this is the right assessment?
Book a free 15-minute suitability and information call. This call is for information and pathway suitability. It is not a clinical assessment and no diagnosis or treatment is provided during the call.