A psychiatrist is a qualified medical doctor with additional specialist training and qualifications in mental health. They are skilled in recognising and diagnosing specific mental health difficulties and disorders based on the symptoms you experience.  A psychiatrist will review your symptoms, your medical and developmental history and your physical health, and consider whether any medication may be beneficial for you, either in the short or the long term. They will be able to assess whether any medication is contra-indicated or is likely to interact with other medications you are taking. At Edinburgh Psychiatry we will consult, diagnose, and prescribe according to the scientific evidence base for effective treatments.

Speak to your GP initially if you are finding it hard to understand your difficulties and what support you might need. If you'd like support from Edinburgh Psychiatry, fill in our online self-referral form with as many details as you can, and we will review it to see if we can offer you an initial appointment to discuss things further.

All of our sessions are completely confidential. Information will not be given to family members, universities, friends, or your GP, without your explicit consent. However, if we judge from information you provide to us that you or someone else is at immediate risk of coming to harm, we have a legal duty of care to break confidentiality in order to ensure your safety or the safety of others. Any personal data is stored on fully GDPR compliant electronic software accessible only by Edinburgh Psychiatry. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details around confidentiality and GDPR issues.

Psychological intervention can range from a few sessions to a few years, depending on an individual’s needs and preferences. A standard assessment can take approximately 2 to 3 sessions.

We offer online booking to ensure accessibility of our services with each consultant.
When you enquire we will offer the next suitable appointment and can place you on a cancellation list if helpful.

Yes, with your consent we share letters with your GP. Shared care for medicines is at your GP’s discretion and cannot be guaranteed.

‍For current fees and appointment availability, please see our online booking.

Fees are set by each consultant and reflect the service provided, their training and experience, and the time required for consultation and necessary clinical correspondence.

‍Additional charges may apply for items requested and authorised outside a booked appointment: for example prescriptions, clinical letters, and reports/forms. Where applicable, we will confirm these costs with you in advance.
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The fees our practitioners charge take into account the specialism they offer and their experience and training. Our fees are based on the consultation and correspondence time.

To secure your booking, payment is required at least 72 hours before your session. If payment isn’t received, your appointment may be released.

Pre-payment by bank transfer is available.

We operate a strict cancellation policy.

Cancellations within 72 hours of the appointment time, or non-attendance, are charged at 100% of the fee.
Please cancel by emailing hello@edinburghpsychiatry.com or by calling 0131 220 2343. (Voicemail cannot be accepted as notice of cancellation.)

If your sessions are funded by insurance and you cancel within 72 hours, the full fee may be charged to your insurer, or you may be liable for 50% outside your insurance policy.