General Psychiatry - Adult
A dual-lens Consultant evaluation, designed for adults with depression, bipolar, anxiety, OCD, trauma/PTSD or a treatment plan that isn't working. NICE-aligned, multidisciplinary and GP-integrated.
NHS-grade clinical standards, privately delivered
Every assessment at Eton is delivered by a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist in a CQC-regulated service, using the relevant NICE guideline as the clinical spine: CG90 (depression), CG113 (anxiety), CG31 (OCD), NG116 (PTSD) and CG185 (bipolar). We pair that with an in-house psychology and therapy team, peer-reviewed reports, and a standing multidisciplinary meeting, so your plan is never a single clinician's view alone.
What we assess and treat
A general psychiatric assessment at Eton is a wide-lens review of your mental health: current symptoms, history, physical health, relationships, work, trauma, substances, sleep and hormones. In a single integrated appointment we assess:
- Mood disorders: depression, recurrent depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, postnatal depression, perimenopausal mood change, bipolar disorder (I and II) and cyclothymia.
- Anxiety & OCD spectrum: generalised anxiety, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia, OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, hoarding, trichotillomania and skin-picking.
- Trauma & PTSD: post-traumatic stress disorder, complex PTSD, and adjustment disorders following bereavement, birth trauma, medical events, workplace injury or historical abuse.
- Second opinion & medication review: records review, fresh formulation, and a written opinion you can act on.
We also routinely identify and signpost for adult ADHD, autism, AuDHD, personality-shaped patterns, eating disorders, psychosis, addictions and cognitive decline.
Is this the right service for you?
Our assessment is designed for adults who are stable enough to attend a scheduled, multi-part Consultant appointment and want a considered, multidisciplinary review. It is not an emergency or crisis service. If you are in immediate danger, feeling suicidal, or unable to keep yourself safe, please use an NHS urgent pathway first. We can still help you alongside them once you are safe.
UK urgent-help options (24/7): 999 in immediate danger · NHS 111 — press 2 for mental health · Samaritans 116 123 · SHOUT — text "SHOUT" to 85258 · CALM 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight) · your local NHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.
Working alongside the NHS
Eton is not a replacement for NHS crisis services; it is a partner to them. Where a patient is already under an NHS Home Treatment Team, Community Mental Health Team or inpatient unit, we are happy to work in parallel with their NHS team, with shared consent, so you are not forced to choose between support systems. We write to your GP (and, with your permission, your NHS consultant) after every appointment.
Willingness to work with our multidisciplinary team (MDT)
When you join Eton we ask that you are willing to engage with our MDT. You don't have to do everything we suggest, but you agree to have the conversation. In practice this means: open to psychological therapy where clinically indicated, agreement that we can liaise with your GP and (if relevant) your NHS team, and willingness to share physical-health information so any medication we prescribe is safe. It does not mean you must accept medication, change your existing therapist, or share anything without consent.
Referral & triage
On receiving your referral, our clinical care team runs a short structured safety triage within 72 hours. This confirms whether Eton is the right service for you now, or whether NHS urgent services should help first. It protects patients in crisis from being asked to wait, and protects the integrity of the full assessment itself.
The Eton Approach
The Eton Approach
The Eton approach blends clinical excellence, multidisciplinary thinking and long-term partnership. Every assessment meets or exceeds the relevant NICE guideline: CG90 (depression), CG113 (anxiety), CG31 (OCD), NG116 (PTSD), CG185 (bipolar). Every clinician is a GMC-registered Consultant Psychiatrist.
Our six principles:
- Evidence-based, NICE-aligned. Current Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance applied at every stage, from screening to treatment plan.
- Multidisciplinary by default. Patients who do best tend to engage with the MDT, not just medication. We'd rather be honest about that than oversell a prescription.
- GP-integrated. We write to your GP after every appointment. Your GP is a partner, not a bystander.
- Partner to the NHS. Where you are already under an NHS team, we work in parallel with them (with shared consent) rather than pulling you out.
- Neuro-affirmative and trauma-informed. We assume strengths alongside symptoms, and never force disclosure at the speed of our questions.
- Long-term. We plan for year 1, year 5 and year 10, not just the first prescription.
Your Journey
Referral & Safety Triage (within 72 hours)
You reach us by self-referral, GP referral, therapist referral or insurer. Within 72 hours, our clinical team aims to review your information, runs a short structured safety triage, and confirms that Eton is the right service for you now, or that NHS urgent services should help first. Where safe, we book your dual-lens assessment and send pre-assessment questionnaires.
Pre-Assessment Preparation
You complete a brief life-history form and validated questionnaires relevant to your presentation (PHQ-9, GAD-7, Y-BOCS, PCL-5, MDQ, AUDIT where indicated). With your consent, we request your Summary Care Record and any recent letters, blood tests or ECG from your GP. If forms are incomplete, we do not cancel; we work with what you have.
Dual-Lens Consultant Evaluation (60-min psychiatric + 50-min psychological)
A 60-minute Consultant Psychiatrist-led evaluation of biological and clinical factors, combined with a 50-minute psychological consultation of cognitive, emotional and contextual factors (where clinically indicated). Two perspectives, one integrated formulation. You leave with a highly accurate diagnostic profile and, wherever possible, a plan you could start today.
Personalised Treatment Plan & MDT
Your written assessment letter is issued, typically within one week. Depending on formulation, your plan may include NICE-aligned medication with a clear titration schedule, psychological therapy (CBT, EMDR, CFT, CAT, trauma-focused), coaching and skills work, lifestyle medicine (sleep, alcohol, hormones, nutrition), and onward referral internally or externally where needed.
GP Liaison & Shared Care (once stable)
Once your medication and symptom picture are stable, your Consultant writes to your GP to propose a Shared Care Agreement (SCA), so your NHS GP can prescribe at NHS cost.
Long-term Follow-up & Partnership
Eton offers structured follow-up for as long as you need it, typically 6-monthly reviews for patients on medication. Each review covers safety (BP, heart rate, weight, sleep), symptom change, life-stage events (job, relationships, pregnancy, perimenopause, bereavement), medication optimisation and forward planning, with GP updates after every appointment.
Our Clinicians
Consultant Psychiatrist
- Medical Director
- Neuro-Affirmative Autism assessment and management
Consultant Psychiatrist
- Adult ADHD, Autism & Neurodiversity in Creative Professionals
- Mood Disorders (Bipolar Affective Disorder, Depression)
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
- HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist
- Neurodiversity Trainer for Clinicians — supervision, training and clinical CPD
Principal Psychotherapist, and Occupational Psychologist
Fees & Pricing
Comprehensive General Psychiatric and Psychological assessment
We provide a multidisciplinary gateway to healing. This comprehensive assessment combines an initial 60-minute psychiatric evaluation — assessing biological and clinical factors — with a 50-minute psychological consultation where clinically indicated, for a holistic view of mind, body and context. This dual-lens approach lets our Consultant team produce a highly accurate diagnostic profile and a robust, evidence-based treatment roadmap for your recovery. The same pathway we deliver for NHS Wales under contract with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).Timing 60-minute psychiatric evaluation + 50-minute psychological consultation (scheduled where clinically indicated) 60-minute Consultant Psychiatrist-led evaluation (biological and clinical factors) 50-minute psychological consultation (cognitive, emotional and contextual factors) where clinically indicated Short clinical safety triage before booking, to confirm the service is right for you now Validated rating scales where indicated (PHQ-9, GAD-7, Y-BOCS, PCL-5, MDQ) Structured review of past records, medications and physical health Integrated multidisciplinary formulation combining both clinical lenses Highly accurate diagnostic profile and written assessment letter, typically within one week Robust, evidence-based treatment roadmap — medication, therapy, coaching and lifestyle GP liaison letter, with your consent Safety-netting advice and signposting, including willingness to work alongside NHS teams where relevant