Not sure which service you need? Most people are not, and that is not a problem. Send us an enquiry and our Clinical Director, Sarah Wilson, will contact you to talk it through and help you reach the right assessment.
Our services at a glance
- ADHD assessment and treatment — from age 7
- Autism assessment — from age 7
- Adolescent psychiatric assessment and support — from age 12
- Adult psychiatric assessment and follow-up support
- Psychological therapies — all ages
- Occupational therapy — all ages
- Cognitive assessment — age 6 to 16
- Adopted children and their families
ADHD assessment and treatment
From age 7 · Children, young people and adults · In person in Hampshire or online
Who it is for
Children, young people and adults from the age of 7, where ADHD may be part of the picture.
What happens
The assessment is offered either as a consultant-led appointment or as a multidisciplinary assessment. Its structure depends on the age of the person being assessed.
What you receive
A detailed report setting out the findings and the treatment plan, sent to you and to your GP, within four weeks.
Assessment and treatment are separate. Where ADHD is diagnosed and medication is being considered, treatment runs through our ADHD treatment package, which is available from the age of 7.
Autism assessment
From age 7 · Children, young people and adults · Assessed by our specialist neurodevelopmental team
Who it is for
Children, young people and adults from the age of 7, where autism may explain difficulties with communication, social understanding, sensory needs or everyday functioning.
What happens
For children and young people we use two established assessment tools, the ADOS-2 and the ADI-R, carried out by two different members of the team. Both parts are then reviewed and scored together in a multidisciplinary meeting.
What you receive
A follow-up appointment within two weeks to discuss the conclusions and next steps, and a full written report within four weeks.
Adolescent psychiatric assessment and support
From age 12 · Psychiatric assessment with Dr Oliver White, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Who it is for
Young people from the age of 12 with emotional, behavioural or psychiatric difficulties, including where the picture is complex or uncertain.
What happens
A two-hour psychiatric assessment with Dr Oliver White, considering the young person in the context of their family, education and wider network rather than symptoms in isolation. Follow-up appointments are either standard, at 25 minutes, or extended, at 50 minutes.
What you receive
A written report setting out the findings, a psychiatric formulation and practical recommendations.
Adult psychiatric assessment and follow-up support
Adults · With one of our consultant psychiatrists · In person in Hampshire or online
Who it is for
Adults experiencing mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, stress, sleep difficulties, mood instability, diagnostic uncertainty or more complex presentations.
What happens
A general psychiatric assessment lasts 75 minutes. Follow-up appointments are either standard, at 25 minutes, or extended, at 50 minutes. Appointments are offered in person or online.
What you receive
A detailed letter covering the assessment and the treatment plan, sent to you and to your GP, usually within a week.
Psychological therapies
All ages · Assessment appointment up to 75 minutes · Therapy sessions 50 minutes
Who it is for
Children, young people and adults. Therapy may help with anxiety, low mood, trauma, emotional regulation, relationships, adjustment, neurodivergence-related needs and longer-standing patterns of difficulty.
What happens
In the assessment we look at the nature of your difficulties and what you want to achieve, share our understanding of it, and agree a plan together. Please allow up to 75 minutes.
What you receive
A shared formulation, a therapy plan tailored to you, and a detailed report sent to you and, with your consent, your GP within seven days.
Psychological therapy is self-pay only. We are not able to invoice private medical insurance providers for any psychological assessment or therapy.
Occupational therapy
All ages · Assessments are carried out in person
Who it is for
Anyone whose difficulties affect daily life — school, work, home, play, self-care or organisation. Our paediatric team has particular expertise with autistic children and children with ADHD.
What happens
We send questionnaires before the appointment so clinic time is used well. The therapist explores functional strengths and challenges across daily life, including observation of tasks. School or home observation can be arranged afterwards.
What you receive
A bespoke, goal-oriented intervention plan built around the specific needs identified.
Cognitive assessment
Age 6 to 16 · Carried out by a clinical psychologist · Assessed in person
Who it is for
Children and young people aged 6 to 16 where there is a question about learning and ability, or about why school is harder than it should be. It is often what is needed when attainment does not match the effort a child is putting in.
What happens
A clinical psychologist works through a standardised assessment of cognitive ability with your child, alongside a developmental and educational history and the school's account of how your child is managing.
What you receive
A written report setting out your child's cognitive profile, what it means in practice, and recommendations for school and for home.
Adopted children and their families
Trauma-informed, multidisciplinary · Assessment and ongoing support
Who it is for
Adopted children, young people and their families, where early adversity and trauma may be contributing to current difficulties at home or at school.
What happens
A specialist multidisciplinary assessment drawing on psychiatric, psychological and occupational therapy informed principles. We take account of trauma, cognitive functioning, educational issues, family strain and a review of the support already tried.
What you receive
Recommendations on the way forward for the child and the family. We also provide ongoing trauma-informed therapy support for children and families.
Read more about our trauma-informed support for adopted children and parentsTrauma-Informed Support for Adopted Children and Parents
How to get started
1. Tell us what you are looking for
Contact us by web form, email or phone with a short description of what you need. You do not need to know which service is right.
2. We help you find the right fit
Sarah Wilson, our Clinical Director, will contact you to discuss your needs and the assessment or support most likely to help.
3. We arrange the appointment
We confirm the appointment, send any forms and questionnaires needed, and tell you what to expect on the day.