Comprehensive assessment
A clear, considered place to begin
A 90-minute psychological assessment and a thoughtful written report — so you can make a well-informed decision about the steps you’d like to take next.
Understanding comes first
Our comprehensive psychological assessment gives you the information you’ll need to make a well-informed decision about the steps you want to take in your therapy journey.*
Simple, transparent pricing
One fee, everything included
Your assessment fee covers both the 90-minute session and the written report detailing your formulation and therapy recommendations — no add-ons, no surprises.
If we keep your assessment on file, you can dive straight into individual sessions or the therapy collection of your choice.
£350
A 90-minute comprehensive psychological assessment, with a written report detailing your formulation and therapy recommendations.
Standalone & no-strings:
Helpful recommendations, with no obligation to continue therapy with us.
*Please note that diagnoses are not provided, and recommendations are suggestions for your information only. The report cannot be used for legal or medical evidence, and does not count as medical advice, nor should it be used in place of medical advice.
How it works
A clear, unhurried path from first appointment to next step.
Start with a hello
Begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation, or book your 90-minute assessment directly — whichever feels right.
Your assessment
A 90-minute conversation about your history, current circumstances and hopes, gently identifying patterns and target areas for support.
Receive your report
A written report follows, with a summary, a preliminary formulation and a suggested therapeutic plan — yours to keep.
Decide your next step
Standalone and no-strings. If you’d like, we can keep your assessment on file so you can move straight into the support that suits you.
What your report includes
Three considered parts, written for you to read, keep and act on as you choose.
A detailed summary
A clear account of your discussion and the key themes identified together during your assessment.
Preliminary formulation
An explanation of the factors that may contribute to the development and maintenance of the difficulty you’re experiencing.
Therapeutic modality plan
A suggestion of which type of therapy might most effectively help you reach your goals — for example CBT, ACT, EMDR, NET or systemic therapy.
The people you’d be working with
Every assessment at Abode is carried out by a doctoral-level Clinical Psychologist — registered, experienced and warm. You choose the person who feels right for you.
Meet our psychologistsQuestions, gently answered
A few things people often wonder before booking an assessment.
How long is the assessment, and what happens?
The assessment appointment is 90 minutes long, held online over secure video. Your psychologist will ask about your personal history, current circumstances and hopes for the future, gently identifying any patterns or cycles and highlighting target areas where therapeutic support could help.
Will I receive a diagnosis?
No — our assessments don’t provide a diagnosis. Instead, your psychologist offers a preliminary formulation and therapy recommendations for your information, to help you decide what feels right for you.
Do I have to continue therapy with Abode afterwards?
Not at all. Assessments are standalone and no-strings — your psychologist may make helpful recommendations, but there’s no obligation to continue with us. If you’d like, we can keep your assessment on file so you can move straight into individual sessions or a therapy collection later.
Can the report be used for legal or medical purposes?
No. The report is written for your own information and reflection. It cannot be used as legal or medical evidence, does not count as medical advice, and shouldn’t be used in place of medical advice.
Can I speak to someone before I book?
Of course. A complimentary 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure way to ask questions and decide whether an assessment is the right starting point. Our complimentary matching service can also offer tailored guidance.
What do I need for an online assessment?
Sessions take place over Zoom. We’ll send a secure meeting link ahead of your appointment — if you don’t already have Zoom, you can download the free app in a couple of minutes, or join straight from your web browser. Beyond that, just a quiet, private space and a device with a camera and an internet connection.
Not sure where to begin?
Let us help you find your therapist
If you’re unsure what steps to take next, our complimentary therapist matching services offer recommendations about which psychologist and service best suit your needs, preferences and availability.
Other ways we can support you
An assessment is one of several gentle ways into support at Abode.
Individual therapy
One-to-one sessions shaped around your life, with a registered clinical psychologist of your choosing.
From £120 per session
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A warm, non-judgemental space to understand each other better, improve communication and rebuild trust, together.
From £165 per session
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Thoughtfully structured programmes of support, gathered around the things that matter most.
Structured support
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