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Finding a reputable private clinical psychologist for adult assessment.

Moomin5

Hi, I've been dithering about whether to book a private assessment for autism for a while. The Lorna Wing Centre isn't an option for me due to the cost but I'm finding it difficult to find someone else. I had booked an assessment with a Clinical Psychologist in August but I'm starting to get cold feet due to not being able to find anything about him online and due to his very short waiting list. He hasn't given me any details about himself really which sounds silly now I type it but I saw his details on the NAS website and assumed that he is reputable. 

How did you find your assessors (If you had a private assessment) and what questions did you ask to get a feel of them and their credentials?

Thanks. 

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  • 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. Grinning

  • in reply to Cassandro

    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. 

  • in reply to Moomin5

    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.

  • in reply to Moomin5

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

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