Children and young people's mental health assessment for £69
- Fast access, no GP referral required
- Book your own appointment online
- Tailored recommendations
Start your child’s journey to better mental health
Our young people’s digital assessments provide a safe, supportive space for children and adolescents to explore the difficulties they’re experiencing and take the first step towards better wellbeing.
Delivered as part of our specialist young people’s services (also known as CAMHS or CYPMHS), these assessments help us understand your child’s needs and recommend the most appropriate next steps for their care.
Children and young people’s digital assessment | £69
Our digital assessment starts with an online questionnaire, powered by beseen, designed specifically for children and young people aged 4-17, with input from parents or carers.
This structured assessment allows young people and their families to share detailed information about their mental health with our clinical team – combining validated questions with space to describe experiences in their own words.
How it works:
- Parents or carers complete a set of questions for all young people aged 4-17
- Young people aged 13-17 receive their own questionnaire to complete independently
- Questionnaires are sent via secure link (to the young person’s phone where possible, or the parent/carer if needed)
- Young people’s responses remain private and are not shared with parents/carers
- Save progress and return at any time
- Each questionnaire takes around 40 minutes to complete
Children and young people are gently guided through different areas of their mental health and wellbeing. Sensitive topics are introduced carefully, with some sections optional – allowing them to share only what they feel comfortable with.
Once the questionnaire is completed, a qualified clinician will review the responses within 48 hours and recommend an appropriate, personalised treatment pathway.
Start your beseen digital assessment by completing our online form.
Further information
Getting started
To get started, you’ll need to register on the beseen platform. Once you’ve signed up, our team will send you the appropriate questionnaire links, depending on the age of the young person.
beseen is a digital assessment platform that helps us gather information from both you and your child, building a clear picture of what they’re experiencing.
Steps following questionnaire
Once a Priory mental health professional has reviewed the completed questionnaire, we’ll send the parent/carer an email to explain what happens next.
This will usually include one of the following recommendations:
Support through therapy
We may suggest that the young person begins psychological therapy. This can help them explore what they’re experiencing and start building a tailored treatment plan.
A psychiatric assessment
We may recommend that the young person is assessed by a psychiatrist. This can help if they need a mental health diagnosis, support in understanding whether medication might be right for them, or help with more complex mental health needs. It also allows us to recommend the most suitable treatment plan moving forward.
Exploring other support options
In some cases, we may feel that another service is better placed to help the young person. If this happens, we’ll recommend speaking with your GP to explore more suitable or specialist support.
Autism and ADHD assessments
The digital assessment does include questions relating to neurodivergent conditions such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). When our expert reviews the young person’s questionnaire, they’ll be able to determine if further exploration of these conditions is necessary.
From there, we’re able to provide private autism and ADHD assessments at Priory sites.
Restrictions and considerations
Please note that the assessment doesn’t include a written report. We don’t exclude young people with a learning disability, including Down’s syndrome, and aim to make the process as accessible as possible.
The questionnaires do require a level of reading, writing and understanding in English; for young people aged 13 to 17, this applies to them directly, while for younger children, parents or carers will complete the questionnaire on their behalf and will therefore need a good understanding of English to support the process.
The questionnaire is not suitable for:
- Children and young people who are in crisis or require immediate support
- Those under 4 years of age or over 17 years
- Children and young people presenting with a high risk to themselves or others
- Families or individuals seeking medico-legal assessments or reports
If you are in need of immediate support, you can access more information here.
Funding of treatment
The assessment is available to individuals who are self-funding their treatment. If you're looking to access support through private medical insurance, please give us a call and we'll guide you through the next steps.
Specialist assessments
If you’re concerned about your child’s mental health or feel they may need a diagnosis, we recommend booking a young person’s assessment with one of our specialist child and adolescent psychiatry consultants.
These assessments are available at our hospitals nationwide and help determine whether a young person would benefit from therapy or further support. From there, we can recommend a tailored plan, whether that involves therapy, day care or inpatient support, with our teams here to support you and your family throughout.
Find your nearest Priory site
Our sites across the UK provide specialist treatment for a range of mental health conditions. Find your nearest location:
Greater London
- Priory Hospital Roehampton
- Priory Hospital North London
- Priory Hospital Woking
- Priory Hospital Hayes Grove
- Priory Hospital Chelmsford
- Priory Wellbeing Centre Harley Street
Midlands
North West
Scotland
South Coast
South East
South West
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Please fill in the following form. After submitting the form, we’ll email you a link to complete your questionnaire through the beseen online platform, so you can begin your digital journey. We look forward to supporting you.
