Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Our team includes highly experienced NHS‑trained clinicians specialising in child and adolescent mental health, ADHD, and autism. Profiles are available on our Meet Our Clinicians page.

Our clinicians include:

• Consultant Psychiatrists

• Advanced Clinical Practitioners

• Registered Learning Disability Nurses

• Independent Prescribers

All follow national guidance including NICE, GMC, NMC, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Yes. All clinicians have extensive NHS CAMHS backgrounds, including crisis services, home treatment pathways, eating disorder services, and neurodevelopmental assessment.

We specialise in ADHD and autism assessments for children and adolescents. Our clinicians also have expertise in complex mental health presentations.

Yes. We use validated tools, structured clinical interviews, and neuroaffirming approaches grounded in current research and national guidance.

Not at this time. During Phase 1, The Kalamitia Clinic Ltd provides assessment‑only services and does not offer medication initiation, prescribing, or physical health monitoring.

However, our clinicians — including our Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Consultant Psychiatrists — are fully trained and qualified prescribers.

Prescribing will be introduced in Phase 2, following successful CQC registration and approval.

You can book directly through our website using the Booking an Appointment page.

Yes. We provide secure, ADHD and mental health remote assessments designed to be accessible and family‑friendly. Autism assessments follow a hybrid model.

We offer a hybrid model: remote history + brief face‑to‑face observation.

Our consultant psychiatrist prefers to complete a short in‑person observation to ensure clinical accuracy.

We rent clinic rooms on an ad‑hoc basis. Locations are offered at booking.

Please see our Refund & Cancellation Policy for full details.

We follow national safeguarding guidance and have a Designated Safeguarding Lead (Chelsea Laing). All clinicians undergo regular safeguarding training.

No. We do not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are worried about a child’s immediate safety, contact:

• 999

• NHS 111

• Your local Crisis Team

• Your nearest A&E

Yes. All assessments include a detailed clinical report with recommendations.

With consent, we can share reports or relevant information with schools, GPs, or other professionals involved in care.

Yes. Our clinicians routinely complete NHS neurodevelopmental assessments and follow the same standards, tools and NICE‑aligned processes. Our reports are written to a clinical standard accepted by NHS services, schools and SEND teams. Schools and local authorities regularly use private reports for SEN support and EHCP evidence.

All fees are listed on our Services and Pricing page.

Refunds are managed according to our Refund & Cancellation Policy.