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Finding a private psychiatrist near you

Written by Alina Ivan

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    Aug 25, 2022, 2 min read

    Deciding that it’s time to seek support from a psychiatrist can be hard enough, but accessing the right private support can present another obstacle.

    Whether you are looking to see a psychiatrist online or in person, the Augmentive community offers a range of psychiatrists who are able to help you immediately.

    From diagnosing ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD and other mental health conditions, our psychiatrists can support you in your discovery journey and change your life. Psychiatrists provide assessments that will help you find the right diagnosis, treatment plan, medication prescriptions and any medico-legal work.

    You can also use Augmentive to find a counselour, therapist of coach after seeing a psychiatrist. Our community has over 500+ hand-picked qualified practitioners in different areas of mental health and wellbeing, from art therapy, music therapy and EMDR to nutrition, coaching and everything in between.

    So, how can you find a suitable private psychiatrist?

    1. Speak to a specialist for free

    You can speak to our in-house therapist Sarah for free, who can advise the right psychiatrist for you, providing affordable and specialised services. Feel free to browse our practitioners here.

    2. Book a time that suits you

    Once you’ve decided on a suitable time, the practitioner will confirm your appointment. If the meeting is online, all you need to do is log into your account and go into the video room. Our platform is GDPR compliant and the calls are encrypted end-to-end, to make sure that you have the online safest experience possible.

    3. Agree on a follow-up appointment if needed

    You can also message your practitioner on the Augmentive platform directly if you have any queries in between sessions. The Augmentive team is also available to respond to you - we’ll always respond within 24 hours. Please note that we are not an emergency service. If you are in an emergency, please call 999.

    Whether you’re feeling off-kilter or want to shake up your routine, our state-of-the-art mental wellbeing platform gives you quick and seamless access to world-class support on your terms, from private psychiatric assessments and reviews to broader mental health care: join us today.

    Not sure where to start?

    We offer a free 15 minute consultation so that we can guide you to the most relevant professionals