Diagnostic Assessments | Psychological Testing

Comprehensive Mental Health Diagnostic Assessment

In-depth evaluation for PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD (pre-screen only), and related conditions
Available for medico-legal assessment and reports. Not available for court appearance or oral evidence.

Who is this for?

If you are experiencing persistent low mood, anxiety, trauma symptoms, compulsive behaviours, attention or focus problems, or simply uncertainty about your mental health, this assessment provides clarity, validation, and a practical way forward.
Suitable for adults and older adolescents, whether self-referring, seeking documentation for work/insurance, or needing guidance for further therapy or treatment.

What does the assessment involve?

1. Pre-Assessment Screening
Upon booking, you will receive secure online questionnaires to complete before your appointment.
These help clarify your main concerns, history, and focus the assessment—including a brief ADHD pre-screen.

Typical pre-assessment forms:

• Brief Health Questionnaire (history, current symptoms)

• PHQ-9 (depression screen)

• GAD-7 (anxiety screen)

• PCL-5 (trauma screen, if applicable)

• OCI-R (Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory—Revised)

• ASRS v1.1 (ADHD pre-screen)

2. Clinical Interview (90–120 minutes)
A detailed, confidential session (in-person or online) covering:

• Current symptoms and struggles

• Mental health and medical history

• Significant life events or trauma

• Mood and energy patterns (incl. bipolar screening)

• Anxiety (generalised, social, panic, phobias)

• Obsessions and compulsions (OCD)

• Attention, focus, and organisation (ADHD pre-screen)

• Risk and safety (self-harm, suicidality)

• Strengths, coping, and support systems

3. Gold-Standard Psychometric Testing
Based on your needs, you may be offered further gold-standard measures such as:

• PTSD: CAPS-5, PCL-5

• Depression: BDI-II, HAM-D, PHQ-9

• Anxiety: GAD-7, BAI, HAM-A, PDSS, SPIN (as needed)

• OCD: OCI-R, Y-BOCS (as needed)

Note:
A full ADHD diagnostic assessment is not included in this package, but a brief screening is provided and, if indicated, a separate comprehensive ADHD assessment can be arranged.

4. Comprehensive Written Report
You receive a detailed report within 5-7 working days (standard) or 2-3 working days (expedited), including:

• Diagnostic formulation (DSM-5/ICD-11)

• Explanation of symptoms and diagnoses

• Recommendations for support, therapy, or referral

• Guidance for workplace, insurance, or personal well-being

• Reports are clear, accessible, and can be adapted for legal/professional use.

5. Optional Feedback Session
A follow-up session can be booked to discuss results and recommendations (additional fee applies).

Why choose this service?

• Personally delivered by Comfort Shields, HCPC-Registered Clinical Psychologist, with advanced expertise in complex cases and high-profile clients.

• Discreet, compassionate, and fully confidential.

• Flexible delivery—Harley Street or secure online appointments.

• Rapid, premium report turnaround.

Booking

To arrange an assessment, please email assistant@comfortshieldspractice.com or use the contact form on this website. All enquiries are handled personally and confidentially.

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Notes:

• The comprehensive assessment includes an ADHD pre-screen only.

• A separate, in-depth ADHD diagnostic assessment (with full report, suitable for medico-legal, occupational, or treatment purposes) can be arranged if required.

• The feedback session may be conducted in person or online.

• Feedback session fees are in addition to the main assessment fee.