Private Psychiatrist Fees
Initial Mental Health Assessment (1 hour), Diagnosis, & Treatment Plan - out-of-hours consultations only: £265 - £375
- £265 in 30 working days or £375 in 7 working days if it is urgent; after receiving your completed Pre-assessment form and GP brief medical summary. Subject to availability.
- Private Face to face, Online video (telemedicine), Telephone, or Email consultation with the Consultant Psychiatrist.
- After the assessment, you will receive an email confirming your most likely diagnosis and summarising your assessment and agreed holistic treatment plan. This can be shared with your GP; please note a Medical Report (£200) to the GP can be prepared on request.
- Evidence-based mental health self-help leaflets provided after private consultation promoting effective psychosocial interventions.
Adult ADHD Testing, Diagnostic Assessment, & Treatment Plan (up to 3 hours): £600 - £1050
- Initial ADHD Test is free to establish your suitability for the full assessment: school reports if available, completion of ADHD screening & Pre-assessment forms, and a GP brief medical summary. If Adult ADHD seems unlikely, we would recommend an Initial Mental Health Assessment first.
- Face-to-face or Online video consultation including Mental Health Assessment, Adult Functioning Interview (AFI) & Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) in 90 working days for £600 or in 10 working days for £1050 if it is urgent. Subject to positive screening and availability.
- After the assessment, you will receive an email confirming your diagnosis and summarising your assessment, agreed holistic treatment plan, and what to expect from any prescribed medication. This can be shared with your GP.
- Subsequent initiation of medication after assessment (unless you are experiencing moderate to severe hypertension, symptomatic cardiovascular disease or hyperthyroidism needing medical treatment first) and steady titration and stabilisation are available if needed at extra cost.
- Adult ADHD non-medical management self-help leaflets and information focusing on effective psychosocial interventions for recovery are provided.
- If your GP agrees to prescribe your Adult ADHD medication on the NHS after private assessment, we can provide a Comprehensive Medical Report (£200) with a Treatment Plan and medical recommendations, and a Shared Care Agreement (£50) with your GP if needed. Please check with your GP what they need first. Most GPs require at least 3 months of medical stabilisation before taking over NHS prescribing.
Private Prescription for 1 Month (after Initial Mental Health Assessment, Adult ADHD Diagnostic Assessment, and subsequent Follow-ups): £40 for non-controlled drugs and £50 for Controlled Drugs
- private medication has to be paid for separately at a pharmacy.
Comprehensive Medical Report (after Initial Mental Health Assessment or Adult ADHD Diagnostic Assessment): £200
Shared Care Agreement with your GP (after Adult ADHD Diagnostic Assessment): £50
- can be arranged for NHS prescribing of medication for ongoing Adult ADHD treatment once stabilised. Subject to continued private reviews at 3, 6 and 12 months.
Brief Medical Letter or Certificate (after Follow-up Consultation): £60
- With Specialist Treatment recommendations.
Medical Follow-up, Psychotherapy Consultation, & Specialist Advice - out-of-hours consultations only: £65 - £375
- 1 hour: £265 in 30 working days or £375 in 7 working days if it is urgent
- 30 minutes: £135 in 30 working days or £190 in 7 working days if it is urgent
- 15 minutes: £65 in 30 working days or £95 in 7 working days if it is urgent
- Face-to-face, or by online video via Zoom, MS Teams, Whats App, Skype, Apple FaceTime, Telephone, or Email.
Private Prescription for 1 Month (after Mental Health Assessment): £50 + £135 (10g of Flower) or £199 (50mls of Oil)
- £199 pays for the supply and home delivery of high-quality Medical Cannabis Oil (50mls). Flower (10g) is also available for £135 directly from the pharmaceutical company. The daily dose can vary between 0.5 to 2ml oil or 0.5 to 1g flower per day depending on tolerability, efficacy, and clinical need.
- Some patients may be suitable research candidates for Project Twenty21; if you meet the eligibility criteria and consent to being a research subject, the monthly cost would be significantly discounted; you would need to complete brief baseline questionnaires, and then every three months to monitor your progress.
Please note that a non-refundable 10% Booking fee applies to secure a private appointment. All private patient fees need to be paid in advance. Payment can be made by BACS transfer or by PayPal (credit card) to IamPsychiatry. Cash payments are also accepted.
Cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice or non-attendance will incur full payment of the fee for the Medical consultation.