Private Psychiatrist
Expert Private Psychiatric Care Tailored to Your Needs
Access confidential consultations with an experienced private psychiatrist for accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, and ongoing mental health support. Whether you're a London-based patient searching for a private psychiatrist near me or joining us online from elsewhere in the UK, Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry is here to help you achieve better mental well-being.
Book an AppointmentWhat Is a Private Psychiatrist?
A private psychiatrist is a medical doctor specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. Through comprehensive consultations, you receive a personalised care plan designed around your symptoms, medical history, and long-term goals — with far shorter waiting times than typically available on the NHS.
You may benefit from a psychiatric consultation if you:
- Experience ongoing anxiety, depression, or emotional distress
- Notice significant changes in mood, behaviour, or sleep patterns, including insomnia
- Need a professional mental health diagnosis, including conditions such as bipolar disorder, OCD, or PTSD
- Require medication assessment or management
- Want specialist support for complex mental health concerns, including ADHD, personality disorders, or dissociative symptoms
- Are managing an eating disorder or addiction
- Have concerns regarding your child’s emotional, behavioural, or developmental well-being
Our Private Psychiatry Services
Initial Psychiatric Assessment — £250
A comprehensive first psychiatric consultation with a private psychiatrist, designed to thoroughly evaluate your mental health, establish an accurate diagnosis, and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.
£250
- 45 Minutes
- Remote Consultation
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
- Review of medical and psychological history
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Individualized treatment recommendations
- Medication review if appropriate
- Pre-consultation questionnaire
Follow-up Psychiatric Consultation — £170
Regular follow-up consultations with your private psychiatrist to carefully monitor your progress, assess treatment effectiveness, review ongoing symptoms, and make appropriate adjustments whenever necessary.
£ 170
- 30–40 Minutes
- Remote Consultation
- Progress assessment
- Symptom monitoring
- Medication adjustments where appropriate
- Review of treatment effectiveness
- Updated clinical recommendations
Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Screening — £300
A specialist assessment from a private child psychiatrist for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, behavioural, psychological, or developmental concerns, with personalised recommendations and ongoing support for the whole family.
£ 300
- 60 Minutes
- Remote Consultation
- Clinical interview with parents and child
- Emotional and behavioral assessment
- Developmental evaluation
- Personalized recommendations
- Guidance for parents and caregivers
How Your Consultation Works
Complete a secure online pre-assessment questionnaire before your appointment.
Meet your psychiatrist via a confidential video consultation to discuss your symptoms, concerns, and medical history.
Receive a detailed psychiatric evaluation and clinical diagnosis where appropriate.
Discuss your personalised treatment options, including medication, therapy recommendations, or further investigations.
Attend follow-up appointments to monitor progress and optimise your treatment plan.
Why Choose Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry?
- Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive clinical experience and GMC registration [insert number]
- Personalised, evidence-based treatment plans for adults and children
- Confidential and compassionate care
- Convenient in-person appointments across our London clinics — Marylebone, Finsbury Park, and Harley Street — or online consultations UK-wide
- Continuous monitoring and long-term support
- Patient-centred approach focused on lasting mental well-being
Frequently Asked Questions
Initial assessments with Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry start at £250, with follow-up consultations from £170. A private child psychiatrist assessment is £300. Costs vary between clinics depending on the complexity of the case, so it's worth confirming pricing directly before booking.
No. You can book a private psychiatrist in the UK directly, without a referral. If you already have notes from your GP, you're welcome to bring them to your first appointment.
Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry sees patients in person across three London clinics — Marylebone, Finsbury Park, and Harley Street — and offers online video consultations for patients anywhere in the UK who prefer not to travel.
Look for a clinician who specifically offers child and adolescent assessments, with clear guidance for parents as part of the process. Our Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Screening is available in person in London or online UK-wide, and includes a joint interview with both parent and child.
Start by checking the psychiatrist is registered on the GMC Specialist Register, then look at their specific areas of experience — general adult psychiatry, ADHD, or child and adolescent mental health, for example. A good initial assessment should run at least 45 minutes and end with a clear treatment plan, not just a prescription. Ask, too, whether you'll see the same psychiatrist at every follow-up.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose conditions, prescribe and manage medication, and investigate physical causes behind your symptoms. A psychologist typically focuses on talking therapy and does not prescribe medication. Some patients benefit from working with both.
Appointments are typically available within days rather than the months-long waits common on the NHS.
For most assessments and follow-ups, yes. Video consultations allow the same depth of clinical conversation and are widely used across UK private psychiatry, particularly for patients based outside London.
Compassionate private psychiatric care for ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more — for adults and children, delivered in London or through convenient online appointments across the UK.