Mental health
Explore the services listed under mental health.
Talking therapies involve discussion with a trained professional. An assessment listing may have a different purpose from ongoing therapy; confirm the service, practitioner and intended outcome.
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Services
- PsychotherapyAsk about the practitioner’s approach, professional role, language and how ongoing sessions are reviewed.24 branches in the catalogue
- Clinical psychology consultationA consultation with a clinical psychologist may cover therapy or assessment. Confirm which service you are arranging.19 branches in the catalogue
- Couples therapySessions involve you and your partner. Confirm who attends, the practitioner’s scope and the session fee and duration.11 branches in the catalogue
- Counselling consultationAsk what the initial conversation covers, how goals are agreed and whether follow-up can stay with the same practitioner.13 branches in the catalogue
- Psychiatry consultationA medical consultation with a psychiatrist. Confirm the initial consultation, follow-up and any separately charged tests or medicines.17 branches in the catalogue
- Adult ADHD assessmentA listing specifically naming adult ADHD assessment. Ask who conducts it and what the assessment and report quotation covers.12 branches in the catalogue
- Adult autism assessmentA listing specifically naming adult autism assessment. Ask about the assessment process, report, feedback and communication accommodations.10 branches in the catalogue
- Psychological assessmentA broad assessment label. Confirm the exact assessment purpose, age group, sessions, report and feedback before selecting a provider.17 branches in the catalogue
- Public mental-health access14 branches in the catalogue
Questions to compare
- Am I asking about ongoing therapy, an assessment or a medical consultation, and does the listed professional provide that exact service?
- What are the initial intake and ongoing session fees, and are reports or assessments separate?
- Can I discuss approach, language, privacy, continuity and changing practitioner before committing?
Sources
General educational sources; they do not establish a listed branch’s services, fees or availability.
- NHS: talking therapiesExplanation checked
- NICE: ADHD assessmentExplanation checked
- NICE: adult autism assessmentExplanation checked
- Royal College of Psychiatrists: professional rolesExplanation checked