Our Fees
| Appointment Type | Adult Cost | Child and Young Person Cost |
| ADHD assessment (paid in two parts) | ||
| Step 1. Meeting your Counsellor and Initial Screening (inc. your first meeting and your follow-up to discuss the screening results). | £300 | £300 |
| Steps 2-3. Diagnostic interview with Counsellor and Diagnoses with your Psychiatrist. | £1,200 | £1,200 |
| Total cost of ADHD assessment inc. Steps 1-3 | £1,500 | £1,500 |
| Medication initiation for patients of either our ADHD or combined ADHD and Autism Pathway (40 minutes) | £150 (Discounted by 50% from £300) | £150 (Discounted by 50% from £300) |
| ADHD Medication initiation (Child 6+ and Adult) for a pre-existing diagnosis by the NHS or Privately by another organisation (50 minutes) | £300 | £300 |
| Medication Review* | £55 | £55 |
| Autism (ASD) assessment | £2,200 | £2,200 |
| Single assessment (both ADHD and Autism combined into one assessment) | £2750 | £2750 |
| Psychiatric assessment (approximately 1 hour) | £420 | £420 |
| Follow-up Psychiatric appointment (50 mins) | £90 | £90 |
| Talking therapy (50-minute initial assessment) | £100 | £100 |
| Talking therapy (50-minute regular appointment) | £70 | £60 |
ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis
Rainbow Medical follows the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for all Autism assessments, both for Adults and Children, as well as the best-practice guidance published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPSYCH). Our ADHD assessments meet NICE guidelines and follows RCPSYCH best-practice guidance. Autism and ADHD is diagnosed using The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) criteria.
Our ADHD pathway is in two parts to allow families a chance to consider next steps based on their preliminary screening results and the advice from one of our psychiatrists.
Costings are in two parts; the total cost is £1500.
Step 1, Part A: Preliminary screening for neurodiversity.
Step 1, Part B: An in-person appointment to discuss your results and receive our feedback and recommendations.
(First Part Payment)
Step 2: Diagnostic Interview for ADHD.
Step 3: Diagnosis, feedback and recommendations (inc. a report), with a psychiatrist.
(Second Part Payment)
ADHD Medication initiation for patients diagnosed on one of our pathways
Congratulations on completing your assessment and diagnosis pathway with Rainbow Medical. If you’re considering medication as part of your treatment plan, the next step is to book a medication initiation consultation with one of our psychiatrists.
Following this consultation, we will see you monthly to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment until you are stable on a suitable medication. Once stability is achieved, we will submit a request for a shared-care agreement with your GP, ensuring seamless, ongoing support for your treatment journey.
ADHD Medication initiation with a psychiatrist.
(A one-off payment and discounted by 50% for existing patients, from £350)
Monthly medication reviews with a psychiatrist until you are stable on a suitable medication.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video)
The cost of medication is NOT included and is paid to the pharmacy.
6-month medication review.
Whether under shared-care with your GP or receiving repeat prescriptions from Rainbow Medical, to enable our doctors and GPs to keep prescribing, we are required to have a review of your ADHD medication every 6 months.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video)
Repeat prescription admin charge.
When we are not required to see you every month for a medication review, but:
1) You are stable on medication but have not been accepted for shared-care with your GP.
2) Your GP is unable to source your medication.
£20/per repeat prescription request.
The cost of medication is NOT included and is paid to the pharmacy.
ADHD treatment and medication initiation for new patients with a pre-existing diagnosis
If you have received an ADHD diagnosis from the NHS or another reputable healthcare provider, we can typically accept this diagnosis as the basis for beginning treatment with us. Once your diagnosis is reviewed and confirmed, you can proceed directly to medication initiation with one of our psychiatrists. This process ensures that your treatment is tailored to your specific needs while adhering to best-practice guidelines. If additional clarification or documentation is required, our team will guide you through the necessary steps.
Following this consultation, we will see you monthly to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment until you are stable on a suitable medication. Once stability is achieved, we will submit a request for a shared-care agreement with your GP, ensuring seamless, ongoing support for your treatment journey.
ADHD Medication initiation with a psychiatrist.
(A one-off payment)
Monthly medication reviews with a psychiatrist until you are stable on a suitable medication.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video)
The cost of medication is NOT included and is paid to the pharmacy.
6-month medication review.
Whether under shared-care with your GP or receiving repeat prescriptions from Rainbow Medical, to enable our doctors and GPs to keep prescribing, we are required to have a review of your ADHD medication every 6 months.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video)
When we are not required to see you every month for a medication review, but:
1) You are stable on medication but have not been accepted for shared-care with your GP.
2) Your GP is unable to source your medication.
The cost of medication is NOT included and is paid to the pharmacy.
Combined ADHD and Autism assessment and diagnosis
We refer to this as the ‘single assessment’ pathway because it evaluates and diagnoses both ADHD and Autism in one pathway.
Our single assessment pathway is in two parts to allow families a chance to consider next steps based on their preliminary screening results and the advice from one of our psychiatrists.
Costings are in two parts; the total cost is £2750.
Step 1, Part A: Preliminary screening for neurodiversity.
Step 1, Part B: An in-person appointment to discuss your results and receive our feedback and recommendations.
(First Part Payment)
Includes Steps 2 to 8.
(Second Part Payment)
Autism assessment and diagnosis
Rainbow Medical follows the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines for all Autism assessments, both for Adults and Children, as well as the best-practice guidance published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPSYCH). Our ADHD assessments meet NICE guidelines and follows RCPSYCH best-practice guidance. Autism and ADHD is diagnosed using The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) criteria.
Our autism assessment pathway is in two parts to allow families a chance to consider next steps based on their preliminary screening results and the advice from one of our psychiatrists.
Costings are in two parts; the total cost is £2200.
Step 1, Part A: Preliminary screening for neurodiversity.
Step 1, Part B: An in-person appointment to discuss your results and receive our feedback and recommendations.
(First Part Payment)
Includes Steps 2 to 7.
(Second Part Payment)
Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
When you first come to see us, you will have an assessment with a psychiatrist. Co-production enables our person-centred care; your assessment will be comprehensive, and, most importantly, collaborative.
One of our core values is to provide you with a personable and personal service; we believe in your ability to face, experience, and survive the unknown, and that your experience can help us improve our service.
Initial Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis with a psychiatrist.
(A one-off payment)
Follow-up psychiatric consultation with a psychiatrist.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video or in-person)
Other sessions at our mental health clinics
We believe in your ability to face, experience, and survive the unknown, and that your experience can help us improve our service and aid others on their journeys. If you’re unsure where to start, don’t hesitate to reach out. Our team is here to guide you and connect you with the clinician best suited to support your needs. Together, we can take the first steps.
Clinical psychologist therapeutic assessment & report.
(per consultation with a senior Clinical psychologist via video or in-person)
Clinical psychologist therapeutic assessment & report.
(per consultation with a senior Clinical psychologist via video or in-person)
Talking Therapy with a Senior Clinical Psychologist.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video or in-person)
Talking Therapy with an Assistant Psychologist.
(per consultation with a psychiatrist via video or in-person)
Initial assessment for Talking Therapy with an experienced counsellor.
(per consultation with an Assistant Psychologist via video or in-person)
Talking Therapy with an experienced counsellor.
For Adults
(per consultation with an experienced counsellor via video or in-person)
Talking Therapy with an experienced counsellor.
For Children
(per consultation with an experienced counsellor via video or in-person)
Family Talking Therapy with an experienced counsellor.
(per consultation with an experienced counsellor via video or in-person)
Clinical admin fees at our mental health clinics
Repeat prescription admin charge.
When we are not required to see you every month for a medication review, but:
1) You are stable on medication but have not been accepted for shared-care with your GP.
2) Your GP is unable to source your medication.
Medical letter admin fee
For a standard A4 two-page letter, written by a doctor upon patient request.
ADHD assessment
Trialling medication and getting the right dosage level (which is also known as titration) typically involves more than one appointment. Please allow for these costs in addition to the cost of your assessment. The cost of medication is paid directly to the collecting pharmacy.
Our assessments are all conducted by consultant psychiatrists.
Prescriptions
If we recommend medication, all admin fees will be included in the cost of your follow-up appointment, but the cost of the medication itself will not be included.
*If repeat prescriptions are provided without a follow-up medication review, a £20 fee (‘Repeat prescription admin charge’) will be charged to cover the administration of the prescription, as well as tracked postage to the pharmacy. This excludes the cost of the medication.
How can I pay?
Payment must be made at the time of booking the appointment. If we don’t receive your payment within 24 hours of the appointment being booked, we will need to cancel it.
You can pay by debit or credit card by calling 0800 054 1850 or using the link in your appointment confirmation email.
Our Cancellation Policy
This policy has been checked to make sure it’s fair and in line with our core values.
We understand that you may sometimes need to amend or change appointments. If you are unable to make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you are able by telephone on 0800 054 1850 or via email [email protected]
Cancellations with less than 48 but more than 24 hours’ notice are usually charged at half price.
Cancellations less than 24 hours before, or non-attended appointments without prior notice, are charged at the full price. Cancellation of Monday appointments must be given by 12pm on the Thursday before.
No charge. Just let us know in good time, and we’ll cancel or reschedule your appointment free of charge.
Example:
Your appointment is on Wednesday at 2pm.
If you cancel before 2pm on Monday, there’s no charge.
You’ll be charged half price.
Example:
Your appointment is on Thursday at 10am.
If you cancel between 10am Tuesday and 10am Wednesday, you’ll pay 50% of the fee.
You’ll be charged the full price.
Example 1:
Your appointment is on Friday at 3pm, and you cancel at 10am on Friday → Full charge.
Example 2:
You don’t show up for your appointment and didn’t let us know → Full charge.
Because we’re closed over the weekend, Monday appointments must be cancelled by 12pm the Thursday before to avoid charges.
Example:
Your appointment is on Monday at 11am.
You must cancel by 12pm Thursday to avoid a charge.
For these assessments, payment is made upfront for the full pathway. To reflect the time and resources set aside for your care, we apply a cancellation policy as follows:
- More than 48 hours’ notice → No charge
- 24–48 hours’ notice → £75 cancellation fee
- Less than 24 hours’ notice or non-attendance → £150 cancellation fee
- Monday appointments → Must cancel by 12pm Thursday before
We’ve designed this policy to be fair for everyone and to ensure we can offer your slot to someone else if you can’t make it. If you’re ever unsure, just give us a call or email—we’re happy to help.
Cooling-off period
After assessment, a costed treatment package will be offered to you and you will have a two-week cooling off period. You can cancel a treatment plan at any time. Your cooling-off period begins the day after you enter a contract with us – whether the contract’s written down or if it’s an oral contract. If you paid up front or made a deposit and cancel in the cooling-off period, you’ll be entitled to receive all the money back. The only exception is if you asked for services to be provided during the cooling-off period, in which case we will keep what’s necessary to cover the cost of services provided up until you cancelled.Fee for failed Direct Debits
We apply a £25 admin fee for every failed Direct Debit to cover the costs associated with processing these payment issues. When a Direct Debit fails, we incur charges from the bank, which adds to our operational costs. These charges are beyond our control and are applied each time a payment is unsuccessful. To ensure our service remains efficient and sustainable, we pass on this cost as part of our payment policy.
In addition to the bank fees, a failed Direct Debit also requires administrative time to resolve. Our team must investigate the reason for the failure, notify the patient or their guardian, update payment records, and arrange for a new payment. This additional workload takes time away from other essential tasks and impacts the smooth running of our operations. The £25 fee helps cover these administrative efforts, ensuring we can continue to provide a high level of service while managing payment processes effectively.