Frequently Asked Questions

What happens at the first therapy session?

What happens during an ADHD or Autism assessment

The first session is really a chance to get to know each other a little bit and decide on how best to take things forward. We understand that the first session can be daunting. Please contact us to arrange an initial consultation.

Psychological Consultation

Our first meeting will constitute a psychological consultation during which we will discuss your difficulties and begin to making sense of them. Sometimes we need more than one session in order to establish a plan and decide upon the best course of actions.

If we decide that psychological therapy is right for a young person, we can agree to meet regularly (usually on a weekly basis) for an extended period of time. If we feel that there might be more suitable options or services available to you, we will be able to discuss them during the consultation.

We will never ask you to pay for a service you can access free on the NHS unless you choose to do so for personal reasons or due to unacceptable waiting times for example. We may also suggest that we work alongside other services involved in your care and we will discuss with you the pros and cons of this so that you can make an informed choice.

How many therapy sessions will my child need?

This can vary depending on the difficulties they are experiencing and the goals for therapy. At EYP we tend to offer short to medium term work, but longer term therapy is also available. Typically, for short to medium term work, we would arrange 8-12 sessions before a review. However, this will be discussed as part of the initial consultation session.

Therapy can continue for as long or short a time as you wish. Some difficulties typically require more sessions than other, and this would be discussed with you after we have had our initial meeting. We would typically plan a set number of sessions - about eight - and then review. Reviewing the work is an important part of the therapeutic process, to make sure that we are using the right approach and working effectively.

We have specific information sheets for you depending on the age of the person being assessed. Please contact the admin team for specific information which can be emailed or an informal chat can be arranged with a clinician.

Is therapy or an assessment private?

All sessions are confidential. The only exception to this is where the clinician feels there is a risk of harm to you or someone else. Please request a copy of our Terms and Conditions for further information. We will always discuss with you who we may or may not need to share information with.

Fees, Insurance Referrals, Terms & Conditions

Initial Assessment (therapy) 80-90 minutes £160

Therapy sessions 50 minutes £120

All sessions are to be paid before the session unless funded via insurance where the insurance company are invoiced direct.

All cancelled sessions within 48 hours of the appointment are chargeable please refer to our terms and conditions.

Please see the specific pages for prices of ADHD and Autism assessments.