Initial Assessment and Formulation

An initial assessment includes: An holistic psychological assessment and formulation of the presenting problem, history of problem, best hopes, and a shared plan for intervention. The first session usually lasts one hour and a half, with the main aim to build a safe relationship for therapy.

Sometimes, after we have met with you and learned about what you want – we recommend that we are not the right service/person for you. This can be hard to hear, and it’s usually because there is a better fit elsewhere or more specialist intervention is needed. If this is so, Dr Jan Warnes, will support or signpost you to a better fit.

We can provide reports following assessment if needed for insurance or solicitors. These usually take 1 hour, at our usual hourly rate.