Fees
Our fees vary depending on the type of service, clinician, funding route and whether the work is privately funded or commissioned by a third party.
Therapy, consultation and clinical appointments
| Clinician type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Clinical Director | from £160 |
| Practitioner Psychologists (Clinical, Counselling, Forensic) |
from £130 |
| Therapists (Psychotherapists, Nurse Therapist, CBT Therapist) |
from £85 |
| Counsellors | from £75 |
Fees are reviewed annually on 1 April.
Fees will be confirmed before appointments are booked.
Why do fees vary?
Fees vary depending on the clinician’s role, qualifications, experience, professional registration, the type of work required and whether the appointment is privately funded or commissioned by an organisation.
Some work also involves preparation, liaison, records review, report writing, safeguarding communication or professional meetings. Where this applies, we will explain the expected cost before the work begins.
Third-party rates may apply where work is funded by an organisation, insurer, solicitor, local authority, school, residential service, fostering agency or other professional body.
Assessment fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Screening Assessment | £395 |
| Child Autism Assessment | £2,150 |
| Child ADHD Assessment | £1,550 |
| Adult Autism Assessment | £1,950 |
| Adult ADHD Assessment | £1,350 |
| Combined Child Autism and ADHD Assessment | £3,145 (15% discount) |
| Combined Adult Autism and ADHD Assessment | £2,805 (15% discount) |
| Cognitive Assessment | £795 |
| Travel time* | £50 per hour |
| Mileage* | £0.45 per mile |
*Travel charges apply for school observations outside Sutton Coldfield, from our clinic base.
Fees are reviewed annually on 1 April.
If a Screening Assessment recommends a full diagnostic assessment and you proceed within three months, £250 of the screening fee may be credited towards the full assessment cost for single assessments.
This does not apply to combined autism and ADHD assessments, as these already include a reduced fee.
What is included in an assessment fee?
Assessment fees cover the agreed assessment work, including relevant interviews, direct assessment, questionnaires, scoring, interpretation, clinical discussion, feedback, report writing and recommendations. The exact components depend on the assessment pathway.
Our autism and ADHD assessment packages include:
- Cognitive testing is included as standard our ADHD assessment fees.
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A feedback appointment.
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A comprehensive written report.
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A child-friendly summary report for children and young people, where developmentally appropriate.
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One additional follow-up appointment with an Assistant Psychologist, if needed and requested within six weeks of receiving the report.
Additional Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy assessments or support are not included as standard and are quoted individually. Any additional work or charges will be discussed and agreed before proceeding.
We aim to complete autism and ADHD assessments from registration to feedback within six to eight weeks. Reports are issued after feedback, normally within two weeks, provided the final balance has been paid.
Individually quoted services
Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy fees depend on the type of assessment, intervention or report required.
This may include:
- Initial consultation
- Assessment
- Report writing
- Feedback appointment
- Follow-up intervention
- School or professional liaison where required
Fees will be confirmed following enquiry once we understand the referral question and recommended pathway.
Training and consultation
Training, consultation and reflective practice are quoted according to the needs of the organisation.
Fees may depend on:
- Whether the support is one-off or ongoing
- Whether it is delivered online or in person
- The number of staff, carers or professionals involved
- The topic and preparation required
- Whether written summaries, formulation or follow-up work are needed
- Whether travel is required
Residential, fostering, school and community service packages can be discussed following enquiry.
Paediatric neuropsychology
Paediatric neuropsychology-informed assessment and consultation is quoted individually.
Fees depend on the scope of the work, the child’s needs, the records to be reviewed, the assessment questions and whether school or professional liaison is required.
Medico-legal and expert witness work
Medico-legal assessments, complex psychological assessments and expert witness work are quoted individually.
The fee will depend on the referral question, legal context, records to be reviewed, assessment complexity, reporting requirements, professional liaison and any court or meeting attendance required.
A good-faith estimate will be provided once the instructions and scope of work have been reviewed.
Reduced fees, discounts and funded support
Do you offer sliding-scale fees or discounts?
We do not routinely offer a sliding-scale fee structure across all services.
However, we understand that cost can be a barrier. Where a reduced-fee space, community project, funded pathway, trainee clinic, partnership arrangement or block-booking discount is available, we will explain this clearly.
Do you offer free therapy?
Evolving Families is a private service, so most therapy, assessment and consultation is fee-paying.
From time to time, we may be involved in community projects or partnerships that offer funded or reduced-cost support. Availability of this type of support is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Can I pay in instalments?
For some assessments, staged payments may be available.
We do not currently offer formal finance. Payment arrangements will be explained before booking.
Payment and insurance
When is payment due?
Payment terms depend on the service being provided.
For privately funded assessments, payment is usually made in stages, with part payment required before the assessment begins and the remaining balance due before the report is released.
For therapy, payment arrangements will be confirmed before sessions begin.
For organisations, commissioned work, medico-legal work and training, payment terms will be agreed as part of the booking, proposal or service agreement.
Do you accept health insurance?
Evolving Families is registered with some insurance providers.
However, many insurance policies do not cover neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments. It is your responsibility to check directly with your insurer before booking.
If you plan to use insurance, please contact your insurer before booking to confirm:
- Whether the service is covered
- Whether they require pre-authorisation
- The number of sessions authorised
- Whether they cover assessment or only therapy
- Whether any excess applies
- Whether cancellation fees are covered
How can I pay?
Payment details will be provided when your appointment, assessment or commissioned work is confirmed.
Cancellation and non-attendance
What happens if I need to cancel or rearrange?
Cancellation terms vary depending on the type of appointment or assessment.
Therapy and consultation appointments usually require notice to cancel or rearrange. Full assessment bookings involve more preparation and clinical time, so separate cancellation terms may apply.
We will explain the relevant terms before you book.
What happens if I do not attend?
Non-attendance or late cancellation may be chargeable, depending on the appointment type and notice given.
Where there are genuine unforeseen circumstances, please contact us as soon as possible.
Find the right support with our team
You do not need to know exactly what service you need before getting in touch.
Whether you are seeking therapy, an assessment, consultation, training or professional input, our team can help you think through the most appropriate next step.
