β No GP referral needed
β Report in 10 working days
15+Β
Years clinical experience
10
Working day report guarantee
A mental health assessment is a structured clinical evaluation conducted by a qualified mental health professional. It is designed to identify whether a diagnosable mental health condition is present, understand the nature and severity of your symptoms, and determine the most appropriate course of treatment.
Unlike a standard GP appointment β which typically lasts 10 minutes and focuses on immediate symptom management β a clinical mental health assessment goes deeper. It draws on your personal history, presenting concerns, and validated screening tools to build a complete clinical picture, resulting in a formal written report that meets NHS and private healthcare standards.
A mental health assessment isΒ not therapy. It is the clinical step that tells you β and your healthcare providers β exactly what you are dealing with, so that any therapy or treatment that follows is targeted, appropriate, and effective. Your assessment uses theΒ ICD-11 (World Health Organization)Β and theΒ DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association) β the same frameworks used across NHS and private psychiatric services in the UK.
Your Path to Clarity
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Book today and move from uncertainty to a concrete clinical plan.
What's Included
One session. One clear outcome β including a formal diagnosis where clinically appropriate.
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Takes less than 2 minutes to book. No waiting list. No GP referral needed.
Your Clinical Report
π Your Clinical Report β What’s Inside
NMC Registered
GP Accepted
10-day delivery
Who This Is For
Including GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and health anxiety. Many people live with significant anxiety for years without a diagnosis meaning treatment is poorly matched to the specific disorder present.
Encompassing major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and related presentations. Many people seek therapy for low mood without a formal diagnosis calibrated to the severity of their presentation.
PTSD and complex PTSD are frequently misdiagnosed as generalised anxiety or depression. The evidence-based treatments for trauma are distinct β accurate diagnosis is essential before starting treatment.
Not sure if your experience fits?Β That’s exactly what the assessment is for. If you feel something is wrong, our clinician will work to identify what β and give you a clear clinical answer either way.
No GP referral needed. Same-week appointments available.
Clinical Oversight
Clinical Director & Advanced Practitioner, Therachange
Every assessment at Therachange is conducted under the clinical oversight of Rebecca Wilson β an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse, and Independent Prescriber with over a decade of experience across NHS community and crisis mental health services. Rebecca holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice (MSc ACP) and postgraduate training in CBT, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care.
“My mission is to make high-quality mental health assessment accessible and empowering β so every client leaves with clarity, confidence, and a real plan for what comes next.”
NMC Registered
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice
V300 Independent Prescriber
CBT Trained
DBT Skills
15+ Yrs NHS Experience
Clinical
Director
Why This Step Matters
Real People, Real Outcomes
London Β· Anxiety & Trauma
Manchester Β· Depression
Birmingham Β· Burnout & Anxiety
Edinburgh Β· Student Mental Health
Leeds Β· PTSD
Bristol Β· Anxiety & Identity
Why Therachange
Therachange is one of the few UK services offering a same-week mental health diagnostic assessment conducted by an NMC-registered Mental Health Nurse with an Independent Prescriber qualification, producing a formal written clinical report within 10 working days, at a fixed all-inclusive price of Β£349 β with no GP referral required.
Where Therachange sits in the market: Private psychiatrist assessments in the UK currently cost Β£350βΒ£800, with London specialist clinics charging Β£600βΒ£775 for an initial consultation. NHS community mental health services have no set waiting time standard, with many areas reporting 12+ months from referral to first clinical contact. Therachange offers a clinically rigorous alternative: nurse-led, online, same-week, with a written report within 10 working days.
Simple, Honest Pricing
Private psychiatrists in the UK charge Β£350βΒ£800 for an initial assessment. NHS community services average 12+ months from referral. Therachange sits between the two: clinically rigorous, nurse-led, online, and fixed-price.
Complete clinical assessment + written report + treatment pathway
Compare the alternative: Private psychiatrists in the UK charge Β£350βΒ£800 for an equivalent assessment β London specialists bill Β£600βΒ£775. NHS community mental health waiting times average 12+ months with no set standard. Your Therachange assessment can happenΒ this weekΒ for Β£349, all-inclusive.
No GP referral required. No waiting list. Cancel or reschedule up to 24 hours before your appointment.
π¬ Want to continue your recovery after your assessment? Many clients choose to continue with a matched Therachange therapist β your diagnosis report tells us exactly who to pair you with, so you start therapy knowing it is right for you. View therapy services β Β· View full pricing β
Questions People Ask Before Booking
If it’s not answered below, call us on 020 4530 8480 β we’re happy to talk it through before you book.
Yes. Many clients use their clinical report for workplace reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, university disability support, or insurance documentation. Reports are written using ICD-11 / DSM-5 criteria and meet the professional standard required by most UK employers, universities, and insurers. Learn more about our clinical team β
