Cost of Services

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Who is this for?

An initial assessment is the first port of call for any new client, whether you are an individual or you are booking for your chid. 

What's involved?

The assessment will involve a thorough history of the mental health difficulties and we will seek to understand the impact of the symptoms. This will include being asked a series of questions and possibly some screening questionnaires. We will ask about family history and current contexts such as home life, education or other personal circumstances. 

Where does it take place?

We can meet at the Burton-On-Trent base. I can also do home visits (please note, this will include a mileage fee).  I can also visit schools (again, with a mileage fee). 

An initial assessment is the first port of call for any new client, whether you are an individual or you are booking for your child. 

How much does it cost?

90-minute, in person appointment priced at £130

Online assessment (via Zoom) priced at £110

What's included?

• A thorough mental health assessment and screening for symptoms of mental health disorders by our highly experienced nurse practitioner.
• A full medical history and information gathering on overall physical wellbeing, including diet and nutrition, sleeping habits, medications, personal history, family history.
• Explanations of different mental health issues and helpful information or advice.
• Development of a personalised care and treatment plan which you will receive following the assessment.
• A letter summarising the assessment for you to share with other agencies (letter upon request)

Who is this for?

This is for clients who have had an initial assessment or for families seeking support, such as parents looking for sessions to support their child. 

What's involved?

If you have been to an initial assessment, we will have formulated a personalised care plan and hopefully have a sense of what you, or the young person, would like to focus on. The way in which these sessions are carried out varies depending on the focus. These sessions might be attended just by the child or young person, or a parent (or both parents) may attend on their own. 

If you are attending as a family, and it is our first time meeting, we will spend some time talking about what difficulties you are facing and how I might be able to help. 

Where does it take place?

We can meet at the Burton-On-Trent base, remotely or I can visit the home (please note, this will include a mileage fee). I can also visit schools (again, with a mileage fee). 

How much does it cost?

50-minute, in person appointment priced at £70

Online session (via Zoom) priced at £60

What's included?

• Symptom focused psychotherapeutic treatment (such as cognitive behavioural therapy-informed techniques). 
• Evaluation and monitoring of symptoms and overall mental health and emotional wellbeing. 
• Review of your personalised care and treatment plan. 
• Information and explanation of different mental health conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders or help with understanding behaviour and human psychology. 
• Family support sessions and/or parenting advice. 

How often do we meet?

The frequency of sessions depends on your individual needs and the focus of therapeutic interventions. Some clients prefer to meet weekly, some prefer fortnightly or monthly. 

Accessing the right help for young people in the NHS is extremely challenging in current times. Alex is an experienced CAMHS mental health nurse and can assist with:

• Difficulties related to school or other education challenges.
• Networking with GPs, CAMHS and other professionals.
• Producing letters and reports on mental health wellbeing. 
• Advice and advocacy for families with children that are finding it hard to access help, such as in school.

Enquire to find out more and discuss your child's circumstances.