Fees and Services

• Individual therapy is weekly.
• Blocks: advance payment; 8th session free; valid 12 months.
• Supervision for psychotherapy/psychology professionals and trainees.

• Focused processing for trauma, PTSD, and C-PTSD.
• Blocks include one complimentary session; valid 12 months.

ADHD Diagnostic Assessment — what’s included

• Step 1 (£590): 50-min online screening + emailed questionnaires (self + someone who knows you well since childhood). Outcome: proceed to Step 2 if indicated.
• Step 2 (£850): 90-min DIVA-2.0 diagnostic interview + rating scales + 30-min feedback + written report. Typical turnaround: 7 days from assessment.
• Total if both stages completed: £1,440.

PTSD Diagnostic Assessment

• 2-hr clinical assessment + CAPS-5 + PCL-5 + 30-min feedback + comprehensive report.
• Standard: £950  |  Ultra-Fast: £1,450 (report within 2–3 days).

CICA Assessment & Psychological Report

• One 2-hr clinical interview + psychometrics + medico-legal-ready report. Typical turnaround ~1 week from session.

Medico-Legal Psychological Assessment & Report

• Comprehensive instruction-led assessment; typical report 8+ pages. Online or in person (on instruction).

Pre-authorisation required. Contact your insurer before booking to request pre-authorisation for psychological therapy/EMDR with Dr Comfort Shields.

• Ask for: authorisation code, number of sessions approved, expiry date, and details of any excess.
• Email your membership number, date of birth, address (as on your insurance statement), and authorisation code to assistant@comfortshieldspractice.com before your first session.
• Insurers: Allianz • Aviva • Bupa International (not Bupa UK) • Cigna International & UK • WPA.
• I do not accept Bupa UK, AXA, or Vitality.
• If your policy includes an excess, you may be invoiced directly for that amount. You are responsible for any shortfall or fees not covered. Some policies require a GP referral.
• If authorisation lapses or is declined, you can continue self-funded at the standard fee.