Expert mental health care, wherever you are.
Confidential online psychiatric care from experienced consultant psychiatrists, with assessment, diagnosis and treatment options tailored to your needs. We support adults, children and young people with a wide range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, addiction and memory loss.
Find a psychiatrist and explore our private services and NHS-funded pathways to find out which options are available for you.
For every stage of life
Specialist mental health care
for the whole family
Support for a wide range of conditions, with services for adults, children and young people.
A wide range of specialist services
Services and care pathways vary by age and condition.
Care across life stages
Find the services relevant to you or your child.
Find the right care for you
Explore private care or NHS-funded services for you or your child.
Private care
See a private psychiatrist online. Self-funded online assessments and treatment, with clear information on services, fees and next steps.
Children & young people
NHS care
If you or your child are registered with a GP in England, ask your GP about a referral through NHS Right to Choose. Eligibility depends on the service.
Children & young people
Right to Choose Service Update
Psychiatry UK continues to accept Right to Choose referrals for ADHD and autism. However, some NHS commissioners have asked us to temporarily delay booking appointments, meaning waiting times may vary by area.
If you are affected, there is nothing you need to do – we will contact you when booking reopens.
Read more updates about the Right to Choose service →
Our private assessment and treatment services for both ADHD and autism are also available and these self-funded options may suit those who prefer or require a faster route to care.
You can find more information about our Private services here →
We remain committed to providing timely, high-quality ADHD and autism care for all our patients.
Why choose Psychiatry UK?
Specialist care, built around you. Our team works with over 280 GMC-registered consultant psychiatrist specialists, and over 35,000 people trust us with their care every year.
Convenient care
Secure video appointments from the comfort of home.
Evidence-based care
Assessments informed by NICE guidelines.
Regulated and safe
CQC-registered care, delivered to high ethical standards.
Patient-led support
Your needs at the centre of your care.
Value for money
Clear information about private fees and what’s included.
Getting the right support
starts with a conversation.
We listen to your concerns, explain your care options and help you understand what happens next.
Online booking is for private appointments.
Your questions, answered
Find information about private care, NHS pathways and ongoing support.
Private care
Before you book
How much does a private assessment cost?
Fees depend on the service. Explore private care for service options and fees before booking.
Do I need a GP referral?
Referral requirements depend on the service and funding route. Check the relevant private service page before booking. NHS-funded pathways have their own referral and eligibility requirements.
What happens during an online assessment?
The assessment process depends on the service. Read what to expect for private adult ADHD assessments or private adult autism assessments before arranging an appointment.
What happens after my assessment?
Next steps depend on the assessment outcome and service. Check the relevant service information for details of reports, follow-up care, treatment options and any additional fees.
NHS care
Referrals and waiting times
Can I get the NHS to pay for my treatment?
If you are registered with a GP surgery in England and you are referred by a GP to a consultant or specialist in mental health, you have the legal right to choose a qualified provider. Psychiatry UK is qualified to provide assessment for ADHD and ASD via Right to Choose. If you wish to be referred to us, please speak to your GP.
Find out more about Right to Choose ADHD or Right to Choose ASD
How will I know you have received my referral?
Once your GP referral has been processed and accepted, we will contact you by SMS and/or email with instructions for setting up your MedQare portal account. A welcome note in the portal explains what happens next.
If you have not heard from us, ask your GP surgery when the referral was sent and whether it was returned as incomplete or not accepted. Check the current referral information for processing times, then contact our patient support team via Live Chat or by calling 0330 124 1980 (Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm) if you still need help.
What are the waiting times for adult ADHD and autism?
Waiting times vary by service, referral route and area. For NHS-funded adult ADHD and autism assessments, check our current assessment and titration waiting times. For private appointments, check availability on the relevant service page.
If you are a Kent and Medway Adult Autism and ADHD Service patient, please read this statement.
Existing patients
Treatment and documents
When can I start medication titration?
Where can I find medication shortage updates?
How can I find my clinic letter?
After your assessment, your doctor will write to your GP. However, please note that this may take 4-6 weeks.
A copy of your clinic letter will be uploaded to your MedQare portal, and you will be notified by email and/or SMS to log in and read/download your letter as required.
How can I amend my clinic letter?
Please leave a note on the portal with your requested amendments and assign the note to ‘Your Doctor’. This is the fastest method for getting any changes made.
How do I request an adjustment or travel letter?
Please leave a note on the portal with your request. Assign the note to ‘ Your Doctor’ – or ‘Your Prescriber’ if you are in titration. Please do not assign the note to ‘Customer Support’ as this may result in a delay due to the volume of notes that are sent to this team.
Please allow a minimum of 10 days for this letter to be generated for you. This letter comes at a fee of £20 per letter.
How can I find a private psychiatrist in the UK?
Our online psychiatry service gives you access to consultant psychiatrists from home. If you are looking for an online psychiatrist in the UK, explore our private mental health services to find the right psychiatric assessment, fees and next steps. A mental health assessment can help you understand your needs and discuss appropriate diagnosis and treatment options.
Still have a question?
Our team can help you find the right information.
Quality Account
Our Quality Account is an annual report showing how we deliver safe, effective, high-quality care. It supports transparency and accountability, explaining what we do well, where we are improving, our priorities for the coming year, and how patients, staff and partners help shape them.
CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission independently inspects and regulates healthcare providers. Our service is rated Good. The CQC rating scale is Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement and Inadequate.
Our Values
Compassionate
Our patients are at the heart of all we do. We listen, care and take on your feedback to make our services better.
Ethical
We do the right thing to keep our patients safe. Your happiness and safety are our number one priorities.
Expert
We provide qualified, effective and high-quality psychiatric care.
Innovative
We adopt the latest technologies to help us provide and improve patient care.
Help Transform Mental Health Care in the UK
At Psychiatry UK, we’re on a mission to make mental health support more accessible to everyone who needs it. We welcome clinicians, prescribers, operations specialists, administrators, tech experts and others who care about improving mental health services.
Our latest opportunities are always updated. View current vacancies →