Fees, Services & Packages
Counselling & Psychotherapy
We provide compassionate, individualised counselling for children, young people and adults, as well as couples and families.
Our approach brings together psychological and therapeutic practice with an understanding of emotional wellbeing, relationships, development and neurodivergence. Support is tailored to the individual, with time to understand each person's experiences, strengths and needs.
Counselling Pathways
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Children & Young People
Initial Counselling Assessment — £120
60–90 minutes, including an initial written report and recommendations.
Individual Counselling — £80 per session
Developmentally appropriate counselling tailored to each child or young person's emotional, psychological and neurodevelopmental needs.
✔ Parent/carer progress review after every 6-8 sessions included
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Adult Counselling
Individual Counselling — £70 per session
Individualised counselling providing a calm and supportive space to explore emotional wellbeing, relationships, difficult experiences, neurodivergence, identity and other challenges.
✔ Tailored to your individual needs
✔ Psychological and therapeutic approach
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Couples & Families
Couples Counselling — £90 per session
Family Counselling — £110 per sessionSupport for couples and families to explore relationship difficulties, communication, changing circumstances and emotional wellbeing within a supportive therapeutic space.
✔ Explore different perspectives
✔ Understand relationship patterns
✔ Work towards meaningful change
Comprehensive Initial Neurodevelopmental Assessment
£650 — Adults, Children & Young People
Our Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Assessment takes a broad look at autism, ADHD, emotional wellbeing, development and other factors that may help us understand the difficulties you or your child are experiencing.
What's Included?
✔ Pre-assessment autism, ADHD and emotional wellbeing screening
✔ Developmental and background information
✔ Review of relevant school or education information for children and young people
✔ Comprehensive face-to-face clinical assessment
✔ Time to understand different perspectives, including seeing children and young people separately from their parent or carer where appropriate
✔ Developmentally appropriate and creative assessment approaches where helpful
✔ Scoring and review of assessment information
✔ Clinical formulation
✔ Written report with personalised recommendations
✔ Guidance about whether further diagnostic assessment may be helpful
This is a complete assessment in its own right. There is no obligation to proceed with diagnostic assessment afterwards.
If further autism and/or ADHD assessment is recommended and you choose to continue, the £650 you have already paid forms part of the total diagnostic assessment fee — it is not an additional charge.
Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathways
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Autism (ASD) Assessment
For Children & Adults
Adults — £1,950 total
£1,300 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentChildren & Young People — £2,650 total
£2,000 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentChildren and young people's autism assessments are consultant-led and multidisciplinary.
Our autism assessments bring together developmental history, recognised autism assessment approaches, clinical observation and information from different sources to build a comprehensive understanding of each individual.
What's Included?
✔ Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Assessment (as above)
✔ Detailed developmental history
✔ Specialist autism assessment
✔ ADOS-2 assessment
✔ Information from parents, education settings or other relevant sources where appropriate
✔ Multidisciplinary clinical review where appropriate
✔ Clinical formulation and diagnostic decision-making
✔ Comprehensive diagnostic report
✔ Feedback appointment with personalised recommendations
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ADHD Assessment
For Children (6+) & Adults
Adults — £1,250 total
£600 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentChildren & Young People — £1,450 total
£800 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentOur specialist nurse-led ADHD assessment provides a comprehensive, evidence-based diagnostic pathway for children, young people and adults.
What's Included?
✔ Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Assessment, where required
✔ Detailed ADHD diagnostic interview
✔ Standardised ADHD assessment tools and rating scales
✔ Parent, school or workplace information where appropriate
✔ School observation for children and young people where clinically indicated
✔ Review and integration of all assessment information
✔ Clinical formulation and diagnostic decision-making
✔ Comprehensive diagnostic report
✔ Feedback appointment with personalised recommendations
✔ Guidance regarding onward support and medication referral pathways where appropriate
Please note: Calming Minds Clinic does not prescribe ADHD medication.
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Combined Neurodevelopmental Assessment (ASD & ADHD)
For Children & Adults
Adults — £2,250 total
£1,600 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentChildren & Young People — £2,950 total
£2,300 remaining following a Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental AssessmentWhere both autism and ADHD may be contributing to an individual's experiences, our combined pathway explores both within one coordinated assessment.
What's Included?
✔ Comprehensive Neurodevelopmental Assessment (as above)
✔ Detailed developmental history
✔ Specialist autism assessment
✔ ADOS-2 assessment
✔ Detailed ADHD diagnostic interview
✔ Standardised ADHD assessment tools and rating scales
✔ Parent, school or workplace information where appropriate
✔ School observation for children and young people where clinically indicated
✔ Multidisciplinary clinical review where appropriate
✔ Integrated clinical formulation and diagnostic decision-making
✔ One comprehensive diagnostic report covering both autism and ADHD
✔ Feedback appointment with personalised recommendations
Post-Diagnostic Support Packages
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Foundations Pathway
Building Understanding & Confidence
£495
Our Foundations pathway is ideal for families seeking guidance and practical support following a new diagnosis. Together, we'll help you understand what the diagnosis means and begin developing strategies that work for your child and family.
What's Included?
✔ Two 60-minute post-diagnostic support sessions
✔ Personalised neurodiverse support plan
✔ 6–8 weeks of clinician support
✔ Six-month follow-up review
Support is delivered through a combination of virtual and face-to-face appointments.
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Growth Pathway
Developing Skills for Everyday Life
£795
Our Growth pathway is designed for families who would benefit from additional therapeutic support while building confidence and developing practical strategies for home, school and everyday life.
What's Included?
✔ Everything included in the Foundations pathway
✔ School support meeting
✔ Six bespoke counselling sessions
✔ Nine-month follow-up review
Support is delivered through a combination of virtual and face-to-face appointments.
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Thrive Pathway
Comprehensive Family Support
£1,395
Our Thrive pathway offers the highest level of ongoing support, providing children and families with continued guidance, therapeutic intervention and practical strategies throughout the first year following diagnosis.
What's Included?
✔ Everything included in the Growth pathway
✔ Family support session
✔ Twelve bespoke counselling sessions
✔ Twelve-month follow-up review
Support is delivered through a combination of virtual and face-to-face appointments.
Child Development & Family Support Packages
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New Baby & Early Years
Supporting your family's first steps
£695
Designed for expectant parents and families with babies, this pathway provides personalised support during pregnancy and throughout the early months, helping you feel confident as you navigate your baby's development.
Is this right for your family?
✔ You're preparing for your baby's arrival
✔ You're adjusting to life with a new baby
✔ You would value personalised guidance around feeding, sleep and early routines
What's Included?
✔ 90-minute home visit with a specialist clinician (antenatal visit available)
✔ Comprehensive assessment of feeding, sleep, development and parental wellbeing
✔ Personalised care plan tailored to your family
✔ Follow-up review session to monitor progress and adapt support
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Sleep & Settling
Gentle, responsive sleep support
£595
Our sleep support pathway provides realistic, evidence-based strategies that work with your child's temperament, developmental stage and your family's values—without rigid sleep training methods.
Is this right for your family?
✔ Your child struggles to settle or wakes frequently
✔ You would like a realistic and sustainable sleep routine
✔ You're looking for a gentle, responsive approach to sleep
What's Included?
✔ 60-90 minute in-depth consultation
✔ Comprehensive sleep and routine assessment
✔ Personalised sleep support plan
✔ Follow-up consultation to review progress and refine strategies
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Child Development & Wellbeing
Helping children thrive
£895
Our Child Development & Wellbeing pathway is designed for families seeking specialist guidance around their child's development, emotional wellbeing, behaviour, sensory needs or neurodevelopment.
Is this right for your family?
✔ You have concerns about your child's development or emotional wellbeing
✔ You're looking for practical strategies to support your child at home or school
✔ You would like specialist guidance tailored to your child's individual profile
What's Included?
✔ Comprehensive child development consultation
✔ Specialist clinical formulation
✔ Personalised support plan with practical strategies for home and school
✔ Follow-up consultation to review progress and discuss next steps