Mental Health Symptoms
Discussion of current symptoms, how long they have been present, how they affect daily life, and whether they have changed over time.
Private Psychiatric Assessment
Online Private Psychiatric Assessment for Diagnosis, Treatment Planning and Specialist Opinion.
Health Private provides online consultant-led psychiatric assessment for adults and young people, helping patients, families and referrers understand mental health symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and next steps. Where clinically appropriate, recommendations may include medication review and e-prescription through an online pharmacy service.
Assessment Overview
When an Online Private Psychiatric Assessment May Help.
An online psychiatric assessment can help when symptoms are affecting mood, thinking, behaviour, relationships, work, study, family life or day-to-day functioning. The aim is to understand what may be contributing to the difficulties and to provide clear diagnosis, treatment planning and recommendations.
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Diagnostic clarity: assessment of symptoms, history and current difficulties to help understand possible diagnosis, contributing factors, co-existing conditions or differential diagnoses.
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Treatment planning: recommendations may include therapy, medication review, lifestyle considerations, further assessment, e-prescription where clinically appropriate, or referral options.
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Professional opinion: suitable where a private patient, family member, GP, solicitor, employer or organisation needs specialist psychiatric input.
What Is Included
A Structured Assessment Focused on Understanding the Full Picture.
A private psychiatric assessment usually considers symptoms, background, medical history, medication, risk, functioning and the wider context of the person’s life.
Personal and Clinical History
Review of relevant personal background, previous diagnoses, treatment history, medication, medical conditions and family mental health history where relevant.
Functioning and Impact
Understanding how symptoms affect work, study, relationships, sleep, concentration, motivation, behaviour and day-to-day activities.
Treatment, Medication and E-Prescription
Review of current or previous medication, side effects, response to treatment and whether changes, alternatives or e-prescription may be clinically appropriate.
Risk and Safety
Where relevant, the assessment may consider risk, safeguarding concerns, vulnerability, self-neglect or safety planning needs.
Recommendations
The outcome may include diagnosis, treatment recommendations, referral suggestions, follow-up advice, medication guidance or a written report if agreed.
Assessment Process
How the Process Works.
The process is designed to be clear and professional. The first step is to send an enquiry with a brief explanation of the assessment required. Health Private can then advise whether the service is suitable and what information may be needed.
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Initial Enquiry
Send details of the main concern, the person requiring assessment and any urgency.
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Suitability Review
The enquiry is reviewed to confirm whether an online private psychiatric assessment is appropriate.
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Assessment Arranged
An online appointment is arranged, and relevant information may be requested before the assessment.
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Opinion and Recommendations
Following assessment, clear recommendations and next steps can be discussed or documented.
Who May Request Assessment
Assessment Routes for Private and Professional Needs.
Private psychiatric assessment may be requested by individuals, families or professional referrers where specialist psychiatric opinion is needed.
Private Patients
For individuals seeking diagnosis, treatment guidance, ADHD or autism assessment, medication review, second opinion or clearer understanding of their mental health.
Families and Carers
For family members concerned about mental health, behaviour, wellbeing, decision-making or day-to-day functioning.
GPs and Clinicians
For healthcare professionals seeking psychiatric opinion, diagnosis, medication advice, treatment recommendations or documentation that may support onward care planning.
Legal and Professional Referrers
For cases where psychiatric assessment is required as part of a report, legal matter, occupational issue or formal instruction.
Assessment Fees
Online Private Psychiatric Assessment Fees.
Initial adult assessment, including urgent where suitable and available
£500
Children initial assessment
£600
Adult follow-up appointment
£250
Children follow-up appointment
£300
Second opinion regarding diagnosis
From £750 onwards
For second opinions, reports or specialist instructions, please email info@health-private.co.uk for a quotation.
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Emergency notice:
Health Private is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger,
call 999 or go to your nearest A&E. For urgent mental health support in the UK, contact NHS 111
or your local crisis team.