Specialist neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people. Getting the right diagnosis changes everything — we make that process clear, supported, and thorough.
GMC registered
Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Remote Consultations only
Multidisciplinary Team
UK-Wide
All insurance companies
Child Psychiatry Consultancy provides specialist neurodevelopmental and psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents. Our assessments are led by Dr Athina Zakynthinaki, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, supported by a specialist multidisciplinary team.
All appointments are conducted via secure video consultation, ensuring accessible, high-quality specialist care for families across the United Kingdom.
Our Services
Neurodevelopmental Diagnostic Assessments
Autism Spectrum Condition Assessment
A multidisciplinary assessment led by Dr Athina Zakynthinaki alongside a Speech and Language Therapist or Occupational Therapist. Uses gold-standard ADI-R and ADOS tools.
Psychiatric Assessments
Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Assessments
Specialist assessment and support for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Tailored treatment plans including therapy and medication where appropriate.
ADHD assessment
A comprehensive, NICE-guided diagnostic assessment for children and adolescents. Includes detailed symptom assessment across settings and careful consideration of co-occurring needs, with clear conclusions and practical recommendations for home and school.
Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment
A comprehensive assessment addressing both ADHD and autism in a single integrated pathway, for children presenting with overlapping features of both conditions.
ADHD Medication Clinic
Alongside our assessment services, we offer medication management for children and young people with a range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions. This includes initiating medication following a new diagnosis, titration and monitoring, repeat prescriptions, follow-up reviews, and annual reviews. All prescribing is evidence-based, follows NICE guidelines, and is led by Dr Athina Zakynthinaki.
Why Choose Us
Our Process
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Complete the New Patient Registration
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Initial consultation
This is a standalone appointment where you and Dr Zakynthinaki discuss your child's presentation, strengths, and concerns together — before any commitment to a full assessment is made.
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Complete the pre-assessment questionnaires pack (Parent and Teacher questionnaires)
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We will arrange the assessment appointments upon receipt of requested information.
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Feedback appointment will be offered after assessments and Diagnostic report will be shared within 5 days from the feedback session.
What to expect
Please read before enquiring: Private assessment and NHS treatment
A private ADHD assessment from Child Psychiatry Consultancy Ltd will provide your child with a thorough, expert diagnostic evaluation. However, we want all families to make a fully informed decision before proceeding.
A private ADHD diagnosis does not automatically entitle your child to NHS medication or treatment. Whether a GP will prescribe medication or accept a shared care arrangement following a private diagnosis is not guaranteed — it depends on individual GP practice policy and local Integrated Care Board (ICB) guidelines. Many GPs do not accept shared care arrangements for privately diagnosed patients, which means ongoing medication management would remain privately funded.
If accessing free NHS treatment following a private diagnosis is important to your family, we strongly recommend discussing this with your GP before booking an assessment with us.
Child Psychiatry Consultancy Ltd offers full private medication management and ongoing care for families who choose to remain with us. Our fee schedule is available in our Fees page. We want every family to enter this process with clear expectations so that the assessment experience is positive and the outcome is what you hoped for. Please see more information here.
Testimonials
"Dr Zakynthinaki was warm, friendly, and exceptionally thorough. She was patient and took the time to answer all our questions, which made us feel so reassured. She was also fantastic at interacting with my daughter, creating a comfortable environment for her throughout the process. Dr Zakynthinaki’s expertise was evident; she was very knowledgeable and explained everything in a way that was clear and easy to understand. We also appreciated how quickly the assessment report was provided—it really reflected the clinic’s efficiency and professionalism."
— Zoe’s parents (ADHD assessment)
“Had a great experience, really appreciate everything you have done for us, lovely lady to work with thank you so much for everything you have done for us"
— Parent (ADHD Assessment)"We honestly could not have asked for a better Dr to help us. They are clearly extremely knowledgeable, practical and deeply empathetic at the same time. We have been so impressed from the very first meeting and continue to be throughout."
— Parent (Autism assessment)“My teen daughter has been under the care of Dr Zakynthinaki for the last 3 months for autistic burnout alongside low mood and anxiety. Dr Zakynthinaki has been wonderful in so many ways - she's empathetic with my daughter and with me, she listens and she's been incredibly responsive to our questions. She explains things so well and in a lot of detail, which I really appreciate. It's so refreshing to come across a specialist who's willing to work with a patient so diligently and with so much care - who can offer not only the clinical experience, but is also very patient focused. I feel we are both seen and heard by her. If you are looking for support for your child / adolescent, particularly if they are neurodiverse, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr Zakynthinaki!”
— Parent(Psychiatric Assessment)A caring experience - my child felt completely understood with a great perspective on finding a solution that worked for them.
— Parent (Autism Assessment)“So professional yet caring which isn't an easy balance to strike but Dr Athina achieves this balance perfectly”
— Parent (Autism assessment)"Dr Athina was extremely kind, patient, compassionate, professional; she took the time to listen, ask meaningful questions to truly understand things; she was soft spoken and reassuring."
— Parent (Autism assessment)“The session was supposed to last 1.5 hours but Athina spent over 2 hours with us. I have never felt so seen and heard and we finally have a clear plan of action for my daughter's anxiety which I am beyond grateful for. Athina was able to connect well with my daughter too, with warmth and empathy. I highly recommend Dr Athina Zakynthinaki”
— Parent (Psychiatric Assessment)"The whole process was made very easy, and we felt genuinely cared for and so did Elliot"
— Parent (ADHD Assessment)
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Insurance Partnerships
We work with your insurer
Dr Athina Zakynthinaki is registered with BUPA, Aviva, Vitality, Allianz, Cigna, and WPA. For all initial consultations, we can bill your insurer directly — please ensure you have a pre-authorisation code before booking.
Our neurodevelopmental (Autism and ADHD) assessments are self-funded — payment is made directly by families before the written report is issued. If you hold private health insurance, you are welcome to submit your invoice to your insurer for reimbursement afterwards.
Please be aware that a general pre-authorisation from your insurer — for example for a psychiatric consultation — does not cover a neurodevelopmental (ADHD or autism) assessment. These are classified separately by insurers and require a specific pre-authorisation for neurodevelopmental assessment. If you believe you hold the correct pre-authorisation, please contact us so we can confirm this with you before any appointment is arranged.
