COVID-19 Statement
Following recent government guidance regarding social distancing and slowing the spread of Coronavirus, our service is no longer conducting face-to-face appointments. However, we will respond to enquiries as normal and where possible we are able to complete assessments remotely via video link. Please get in touch for further information.
Please see this link for further advice from the NHS regarding COVID-19.
Psychologists aim to make people they work with feel secure and this can only be done when they themselves are feeling safe and are physically protected from immediate infection danger. We are following guidance from our professional bodies, which advises ongoing safety considerations for Psychologists and their clients during this unprecedented time. During this pandemic, our service alongside many other Psychologists are using digital methods to conduct our appointments. The NHSX encourages use of videoconferencing for consultations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and this has now become commonplace amongst health and mental health services. Where research studies have been conducted looking at remote versus face-to-face psychological assessments, these have typically shown that there are very small differences in results and these differences are actually smaller than those seen between face-to-face assessments made by different clinicians. However, as per our professional guidance, consideration is given on a case-by-case basis when deciding whether online assessment is appropriate and meets the client's needs. We may, therefore, conclude that assessments need to be postponed until face-to-face appointments can be resumed. There are additional considerations to be made when assessing children and a conclusion will be met depending on the child's age, cognitive ability, level of attention and interpersonal skills; again, on a case-by-case basis.
In line with the guidance from our professional bodies, we are continuing with our remote assessments and not currently planning on resuming face-to-face appointments in the near future. An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder involves more than the written and verbal information we gather during our appointments and the assessment would be compromised when it is difficult to observe non-verbal cues such as those hidden by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Part of an Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment is to observe interpersonal behaviour, which again would be impacted by social distancing regulations and the use of PPE, which can provide an emotional and psychological barrier between people. Furthermore, our face-to-face assessments involve the sharing of assessment materials, which would be against current guidance regarding reducing transmission. We understand that this will be frustrating to those clients who do not wish to engage in a remote assessment and those who we advise need to wait until face-to-face appointments can be resumed. However, please be assured that these measures are in line with our professional bodies' guidance and to ensure both clients' and clinicians' safety whilst reducing the risks associated with COVID-19 transmission.
Please see this link for further advice from the NHS regarding COVID-19.
Psychologists aim to make people they work with feel secure and this can only be done when they themselves are feeling safe and are physically protected from immediate infection danger. We are following guidance from our professional bodies, which advises ongoing safety considerations for Psychologists and their clients during this unprecedented time. During this pandemic, our service alongside many other Psychologists are using digital methods to conduct our appointments. The NHSX encourages use of videoconferencing for consultations to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and this has now become commonplace amongst health and mental health services. Where research studies have been conducted looking at remote versus face-to-face psychological assessments, these have typically shown that there are very small differences in results and these differences are actually smaller than those seen between face-to-face assessments made by different clinicians. However, as per our professional guidance, consideration is given on a case-by-case basis when deciding whether online assessment is appropriate and meets the client's needs. We may, therefore, conclude that assessments need to be postponed until face-to-face appointments can be resumed. There are additional considerations to be made when assessing children and a conclusion will be met depending on the child's age, cognitive ability, level of attention and interpersonal skills; again, on a case-by-case basis.
In line with the guidance from our professional bodies, we are continuing with our remote assessments and not currently planning on resuming face-to-face appointments in the near future. An assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder involves more than the written and verbal information we gather during our appointments and the assessment would be compromised when it is difficult to observe non-verbal cues such as those hidden by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Part of an Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment is to observe interpersonal behaviour, which again would be impacted by social distancing regulations and the use of PPE, which can provide an emotional and psychological barrier between people. Furthermore, our face-to-face assessments involve the sharing of assessment materials, which would be against current guidance regarding reducing transmission. We understand that this will be frustrating to those clients who do not wish to engage in a remote assessment and those who we advise need to wait until face-to-face appointments can be resumed. However, please be assured that these measures are in line with our professional bodies' guidance and to ensure both clients' and clinicians' safety whilst reducing the risks associated with COVID-19 transmission.
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Initial Consultation
£150 (£135 via video link)* An initial meeting with one of our Clinical Psychologists to discuss current and historical concerns, gather information around development and any mental health issues, and decide whether a full ASD assessment is the appropriate next step.
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Full ASD assessment - under-18s
£1549* Full assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder following Initial Consultation, which involves four further sessions including a specialist speech and language assessment and a feedback session to go through the assessment outcome and full written report.
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Full ASD assessment - over-18s
£1249 (£1199 via video link, if possible)* Full assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder following Initial Consultation, which involves two or three further sessions including a feedback session to go through the assessment outcome and full written report.
*Please note, payments made by debit and credit card incur a 1.75% surcharge. |
