Depression diagnosis and treatment for adults: How we can help

No, you don't need to decide what sort of treatment you'd like before you get in touch with us.

We're here to help, and we can guide you through the options and give you the information you need to feel confident in the next steps for you.

On the other hand, if do you already know what support you're looking for, we're happy to talk through what's available and to get your appointment booked in.

There are different support and treatment options for depression, depending on your experiences and what you're looking for.

At Clinical Partners, we offer psychiatric assessments to explore what you're feeling and make a diagnosis where clinically appropriate.

We also offer talking therapy, such as CBT, to help you understand your depression and find ways to manage it day-to-day.

Medication is an option too, and we can support you to find the right medication and access your prescription either through your GP or our private medication and prescription service.

Yes, sometimes medication can help with depression.

You might have heard of antidepressants such as sertraline, citalopram and mirtazapine. These medications work in different ways to help ease some of the symptoms of depression.

If medication is something you want to explore, our specialist clinician will be able to advise on the different types, how they work, the dosage, any side effects, and if they might be suitable for you.

Usually, there would only be one psychiatric assessment appointment, and sometimes a follow-up session to discuss medication.

For talking therapy, there isn't a fixed number of sessions and it varies from person to person. Some people find a few sessions are enough to give them the tools they need to continue on their journey, whereas other people might prefer more sessions over a longer period of time.

Our psychiatric assessments are £425 and last up to an hour. Follow-up psychiatry appointments range from £225 to £310.

Our talking therapy sessions range from £100 to £225.

If you're interested in our private medication and prescription service, we will be able to advise you on initial and ongoing costs when you contact us. The costs can vary depending on the medication type and dosage, so we want to make sure we give you the most accurate information.

You can make an appointment by calling us on 0203 326 9160.

When you speak to our team, we'll guide you through a series of questions to understand your experiences, how you're feeling, and your needs.

We understand that sharing personal information like this can feel daunting, but our experienced team are there to listen and take you through the process with compassion and empathy. The call usually takes about 20 minutes, and because of the kinds of questions we need to ask, we'd recommend being in a private, comfortable place.

We'll then be able to book the most suitable appointment type for you.

We'll be here to help whenever you're ready to get in touch.

In the meantime, you can find some practical advice on managing depression, and steps you can try at home.

If you feel in crisis and need urgent help, you can:

• Call 111 for urgent NHS advice

• Call 999 in an emergency

• Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free, confidential text support, available 24/7

• Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, available 24/7

We're an independent mental health care provider, supporting your mental health since 2011. Through face-to-face and online appointments, our services include specialist mental health and neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments, general outpatient psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy for people of all ages. We partner with over 450 clinicians with an average of 16 years' experience, working across England, Scotland and Wales.

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