Private Psychiatric Assessment

We’re here to look after you. If you are thinking about arranging an appointment with a psychiatrist then you can call us for friendly and expert advice.

Looking for psychiatric help? We can usually arrange an appointment, either face-to-face or online, within a few days, and your report will be ready within 10-15 working days from the appointment.

Why choose Clinical Partners?

If you choose to see one of our Psychiatrists you can be confident that you are seeing a fully qualified consultant psychiatrist, with years of experience.

We’re careful about who we work with and we want you to see people you will feel comfortable with. All of our Partners have been rigorously background checked, including DBS checks and references, and they are all highly experienced.

When you call Clinical Partners you will speak with one of our expert team of advisers who organise appointments and are here to answer any questions you might have.

• Appointments are available often at short notice, face-to-face or online, at nationwide locations
• Appointment duration is usually between 60-75 minutes
• You will receive your report within 10-15 working days (standard adult assessments)
• Your report will include a diagnosis (where one is clear) and treatment recommendations.
• You can choose to continue with Clinical Partners for your treatment and medication or see your NHS GP (read more here).

How do I know if I need to see a psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist?

Many people who call us aren’t sure what they need. Don’t worry about that, you can just call us and explain what has been going on, and we’ll advise you what we think will be most helpful for you.

Our telephones are answered by assistant psychologists and psychotherapists and they are very experienced in helping our clients.

You can read more about psychiatry, psychology and psychotherapy here.

Standard adult psychiatric appointment

• Appointment length - The standard appointment is between 60 and 75 mins long and this is usually long enough to reach a conclusion. For those with very complex situations extra time can be beneficial We’ll discuss with you if we think a longer appointment might be helpful.

• Nerves - It’s natural to feel a bit apprehensive, but rest assured we select all our clinicians based on their expertise and their ability to make clients feel at ease, so don’t worry, they will look after you.

• Take notes - Your psychiatrist will be sent the information we take over the telephone when you book your appointment, but you may wish to make a note of any questions or issues you are struggling with to make sure you feel you have covered all your concerns.

• Prescriptions - If the Psychiatrist recommends a medication in the report then you can ask your NHS GP if they will be willing to prescribe it. In our experience your GP will be likely to prescribe in most circumstances upon receipt of your Psychiatrist’s report, although they will often refuse to prescribe more expensive medications such as those for ADHD.