Outpatient services at Priory
Highly qualified specialists
Evidence-based treatment
Online and face-to-face appointments
Priory provides specialist assessments, personalised mental health support, therapy and psychiatry.
Outpatient treatment allows you to tailor appointments to your needs, with treatment provided face-to-face at a Priory clinic, at an outpatient clinic within a Priory hospital, or online where appropriate.
If you’re unsure which type of care may be right for you, completing the relevant initial assessment is a helpful first step to explore you needs and treatment options. You can choose from our:
These initial assessments can also indicate if a specialist ADHD/autism assessment is recommended.
A Priory clinician can then review your results, assess your individual circumstances and recommend the most appropriate level of care.
What is outpatient treatment?
Outpatient treatment is a flexible option for people who would benefit from regular professional support but can continue with their day-to-day life between appointments.
Your treatment may include individual therapy, group therapy or psychiatric appointments with a consultant psychiatrist. Priory also offer specialist outpatient assessments for autism and ADHD, for both adults and children.
Appointments are scheduled according to your individual needs and therapy typically takes place weekly for an hour at a time. Psychiatry assessments take around 90 minutes, with 30 minute follow-ups, and ADHD assessments take 90 minutes.
Who can outpatient treatment support?
Priory provides outpatient treatment for adults and young people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, addictions and eating disorders.
Treatment is available for conditions including:
What can Priory’s outpatient treatment offer me?
Priory's outpatient treatment provides access to a range of specialist assessments, therapies and clinical support, tailored to your individual needs. This may include:
Mental health assessments - an assessment of your symptoms, mental health and individual needs to help determine the most appropriate treatment
Psychological assessments - specialist assessments to help understand difficulties, symptoms and potential diagnoses
Neurodiversity assessments - specialist diagnostic assessments, including autism and ADHD assessments, for adults and children
Individual therapy - one-to-one therapy with a qualified therapist or psychologist, tailored to your needs
Group therapy - structured therapeutic programmes where appropriate, providing support alongside others with similar experiences
Specialist psychological therapies - evidence-based approaches selected according to your needs and treatment goals
Consultant psychiatry - appointments with consultant psychiatrists for assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and medication where clinically appropriate
Medication reviews and management - psychiatric review and ongoing medication support where this forms part of your treatment
Ongoing outpatient support - continued clinical support and review as your needs change
Following your assessment, your clinician will work with you to identify the most appropriate treatment and level of support for your needs.
This may include outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, ongoing support or a more intensive treatment programme, such as day care or inpatient treatment.
Where can I receive outpatient treatment?
Outpatient treatment is available across a range of Priory locations, depending on your needs. You may receive treatment at a Priory clinic, at an outpatient clinic within a Priory hospital, or online where appropriate.
Priory have a network of clinics across the country to make access as convenient as possible.
Find a Priory outpatient clinic near you.
Many outpatient services can also be accessed online, providing flexibility to receive support from home or another suitable location.
Online appointments are delivered by Priory clinicians and follow Priory’s clinical governance guidelines.
You’ll need a suitable device, a reliable internet connection and a quiet, private space where you can talk confidentially.
Your clinician will work with you to develop a treatment plan based on your individual needs and recommend whether online or face-to-face treatment is most appropriate.
Day care treatment
Priory also provides day care treatment for people who need more than the weekly outpatient support, but who don’t require 24-hour inpatient treatment.
You’ll attend a Priory hospital for a set number of full or half days each week, giving you more regular contact with your clinical team and a structured programme of therapeutic support. Your programme may include individual and group therapy, psychological treatment, psychiatric support, skills-based sessions and other therapeutic interventions, depending on your needs.
Unlike outpatient treatment, which typically involves individual appointments or sessions with time between them, day care provides a more structured programme delivered across one or more days each week. This can provide greater support and therapeutic input while allowing you to maintain your home and family life outside of treatment.
Day care may be appropriate if you need more regular, intensive support than outpatient treatment can provide, but don’t require the continuous care and support of an inpatient programme. This type of care may also be for you if a specific programme which follows a day care structure has been recommended to you.
Why choose Priory for your outpatient treatment?
Treating the Whole You
Priory believes in treating the whole person, taking into account all areas of your life that may be impacted by the mental health difficulties, eating disorder or addiction that you are seeking treatment for, rather than focussing only on your symptoms.
The impact of these difficulties goes beyond the symptoms you are experiencing, affecting your physical health, social life and sense of purpose. Priory’s Whole You approach aims to support with these wider challenges alongside your treatment:
Managing your emotional distress
Supporting your physical health and wellbeing
Addressing relationship struggles
Dealing with social withdrawal
Helping you to find a sense of purpose and direction
Your clinician will work with you to understand the different factors affecting your wellbeing and consider these when developing your individual outpatient treatment plan.
Not sure what type of support is right for you?
You don’t have to know which treatment you need before getting in touch with Priory. Our private mental health assessment can help you understand your needs and identify the most appropriate treatment options.
Treatment centres near you
We have outpatient and day care treatment centres across the UK