Compare 7 verified specialist clinics and psychiatrists providing private and NHS Right to Choose Child Autism diagnostic assessments across Manchester and surrounding areas.
Independent clinical teams offering diagnostic appointments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Ark Clinics is a CQC registered private outpatient clinic specialising in mental health and neurorehabilitation for children, adolescents and adults. The multidisciplinary team includes consultant psychiatrists and specialist clinicians offering rapid access to assessments, appointments are typically available within 48 hours once pre-assessment forms are submitted.
Cheshire Psychology, operating alongside the specialist Complex Trauma and Dissociation Clinic (CTAD), is a private psychological practice offering professional assessment and therapeutic interventions. The primary clinic base is established in Malpas, Cheshire, with additional satellite provision in central Manchester, offering discreet and flexible appointments tailored for individuals with busy professional schedules. The service specialises in mental health difficulties, emotional support, and complex dissociation conditions, providing structured diagnostic interviews and individualised therapeutic pathways. In addition to direct clinical care, the organisation provides professional training, consultation, and clinical supervision for mental health practitioners, commissioners, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Appointments are arranged to accommodate flexible schedules, supporting clients through self-referrals or via approved professional and NHS referral routes where applicable. The clinical team emphasises a collaborative approach, encouraging clients to maintain supportive communication with their wider healthcare network throughout their assessment and treatment journey.
Clinical Partners in Manchester offers private and NHS Right to Choose clinician-led ADHD and Autism assessments, alongside medication titration and talking therapy for both adults and children. Their multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive mental health support through central Manchester clinics and secure digital portals.
Inam Psychiatry, operating through adhd-clinic.co.uk, provides specialist clinical assessments, thorough diagnostic evaluations, and personalised medication titration services tailored for both adults and children experiencing attention, focus, or behavioural challenges. Delivered by qualified consultant psychiatrists and consultant paediatricians, all clinical pathways adhere strictly to NICE guidelines. The practice offers fully virtual consultations, ensuring clients across the United Kingdom can access expert care conveniently from home without the need for lengthy travel or traditional waiting room delays. While operating as a private provider, the clinic actively supports clients with establishing NHS GP shared care arrangements for ongoing prescriptions, monitoring, and long-term management where clinically indicated. Comprehensive diagnostic reports are issued following assessments, with copies forwarded directly to registered general practitioners upon receiving explicit patient consent. The service is dedicated to fostering improved daily functioning, emotional well-being, and structured support for children within educational environments and adults in the workplace. Please note that the organisation currently confirms it does not participate in the NHS Right to Choose commissioning pathway.
Jacobs Clinic is an established private mental health clinic located in Salford, Greater Manchester, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum conditions. The clinic caters to patients of all ages, offering dedicated diagnostic pathways for adults, children, and young persons. All clinical assessments and prescribing services are led by GMC-registered specialist doctors who bring extensive clinical experience from both NHS practice and the private sector. In addition to private appointments, Jacobs Clinic works in partnership with the NHS, holding a formal commissioning contract with the Salford locality of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (ICB) for the provision of adult ADHD services, while also supporting eligible patients through NHS Right to Choose pathways. The clinic utilises advanced diagnostic tools, including NICE-recognised QbTech testing (QbCheck and QbTest) for patients aged six to sixty, alongside structured medication stabilisation, titration, and ongoing maintenance prescription programmes. Patients benefit from a supportive, multidisciplinary approach focused on personalised care, emotional wellbeing, and collaborative treatment planning. Appointments are delivered through their Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected facility in Greater Manchester, ensuring high standards of clinical governance and patient safety throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic journey.
Located in Cheadle serving Greater Manchester and Cheshire, Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester offers comprehensive private outpatient assessments for ADHD and autism alongside multidisciplinary psychotherapy and psychiatric care.
The ADHD Centre in Manchester provides comprehensive, specialist private diagnostic assessments, comprehensive clinical reviews, and evidence-based therapeutic care pathways for adults, adolescents, and children presenting with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Operating with a multidisciplinary team of experienced consultant psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and specialist nurses, the centre is dedicated to delivering person-centred mental health care tailored to the individual needs of each client. In addition to gold-standard diagnostic evaluations adhering to NICE guidelines, the clinic offers structured medication titration programmes, post-diagnostic coaching, psychological counselling, and evidence-based behavioural interventions designed to support clients in managing symptoms effectively both at home, in education, and within the workplace. Appointments are delivered through a flexible hybrid model, offering convenient face-to-face consultations at their Manchester clinic rooms alongside secure remote video appointments for clients across the North West of England and surrounding regions. The clinical team places a strong emphasis on collaborative care, working closely with GPs, educational institutions, and employers to ensure comprehensive support networks are established. The service is committed to maintaining high standards of clinical governance and patient safety, ensuring that all treatment pathways are closely monitored and regularly reviewed by GMC-registered medical practitioners.
If you suspect you or your child have ADHD or Autism in Manchester, you have primary routes to obtain a formal, legally recognized clinical diagnosis adhering to NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines:
Fastest turnaround (2 – 8 weeks (Private)). Direct booking with consultant psychiatrists or clinical psychologists without requiring a prior GP referral. Fees range from £1,100 – £2,150.
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