Finding a reputable private clinical psychologist for adult assessment.

Just wondering: why not NHS?

The British Psychological Society has useful directories.

If you get an answer like 'why do you want to know my credentials?' run a mile, and assume they were psychoanalysts.

Hi, I was on an nhs waiting lost for two weeks then got a phone call from the doctor who referred me to let me know that I was going to be removed due to appearing too high functioning. As far as I know this was based on my working and relationship status. My AQ score is in the autistic range and I brought other evidence to the doctors appointment also to make my case. I have since moved but am reluctant to go through the stress of applying for a referal through my current doctors in case I get rejected from my new local service as well. 

Hi, I was on an nhs waiting lost for two weeks then got a phone call from the doctor who referred me to let me know that I was going to be removed due to appearing too high functioning. As far as I know this was based on my working and relationship status. My AQ score is in the autistic range and I brought other evidence to the doctors appointment also to make my case. I have since moved but am reluctant to go through the stress of applying for a referal through my current doctors in case I get rejected from my new local service as well. 

I know it's because the nhs is so cash strapped but it did seem quite unfair. 

Well that's a bit rubbish! Think I'd be getting myself into bother if my GP does that to me! I must admit there was a bit more recognition from my GP yesterday when towards the end of telling him my reasons I told him of the break down of the relationship, so that is quite interesting. Maybe they believe you need to be in dire straits before they give up what we all deserve ! 

Thanks for posting the link by the way and for your replies. 

I was told it was because of the huge demand on the services in the area. I didn't contest it but in hindsight probably should have made more of a fuss.

Oh. I've never heard of that happening for diagnostic assessments. I wouldn't have thought it was in line with the statutory guidance issued under the Autism Act. Some people say staff are 'not allowed' to say it's because of funding - it's more that it's not allowed to be because of funding.

It wasn't a problem for me, and would have thought you'd get a better response in your new area, but don't put yourself through stress. It's just that private assessments I hear of are in the range £500-1500.