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Private Anxiety Assessment in London

A private anxiety assessment with consultant psychiatrist Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry, FRCPsych, for adults and adolescents. In person in London, or by secure video anywhere in the UK.

An anxiety assessment is a structured clinical evaluation that finds out what type of anxiety you have, how severe it is and what is driving it. At BritMed Healthcare, it is carried out by Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry, a private psychiatrist with more than 30 years’ experience. You leave with a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan you understand.

The assessment lasts 45–50 minutes and costs £250. Appointments are usually available within days, including evenings. You can pay yourself, spread the cost with Klarna, or use your health insurance, and you don’t need a GP referral if you are self-funding.

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What is Anxiety Assessmentand When Should You Consider It?

Everyone feels anxious sometimes. It becomes a problem when the worry doesn’t switch off, feels out of proportion, or starts shaping the decisions you make. An anxiety assessment looks at whether you have an anxiety disorder, how much it is affecting your daily life, and what is likely to help. The aim is simple: a clear answer and the right support.

  • Persistent worry or nervousness
  • Panic attacks or intense fear
  • Difficulty controlling anxious thoughts
  • Avoidance of situations due to anxiety
  • Sleep or concentration problems
  • Emotional strain in work or relationships
Anxiety Assessment

Anxiety Assessment Details

A focused evaluation to understand your anxiety patterns, triggers, and impact on daily life. Available in-person or remotely.
£ 250
  • 45–50 min
  • Remote Sessions
  • Symptom assessment and risk review
  • Personalized treatment plan
  • Therapy, coping, and lifestyle guidance
  • Next steps and ongoing support

Note

  • Payment Options: Klarna interest-free installments available
  • Insurance Providers Accepted: Aviva, AXA Health, Preferred Health Care Ltd., Vitality Health, Bupa UK, WPA, Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Pre-authorization required with GMC number 06032945

How the Anxiety Assessment Process Works

Complete pre-assessment questionnaires to provide detailed symptom information

Participate in a remote or in-person consultation with Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry

Receive a personalized treatment plan addressing triggers and coping strategies

Access evidence-based techniques, lifestyle recommendations, and, if needed, medication management

Private Consultant Psychiatrist

Why Chooseprof. Ahmed EL-Missiry?

  • Expertise in diagnosing and managing anxiety with precise, individualized plans
  • Evidence-based approach integrating therapy, lifestyle guidance, and optional medication
  • Compassionate care ensuring a safe and supportive environment
  • Focused on equipping patients with long-term skills to manage anxiety effectively

Anxiety Assessment Frequently Asked Questions

This grounding technique redirects focus from internal distress to the physical environment:

  1. Visualise: Identify three distinct objects in your sight.
  2. Auditory: Recognise three separate sounds you can hear.
  3. Kinesthetic: Move three body parts, such as your fingers, toes, or shoulders.

It helps redirect the brain from internal panic to the physical environment.

A.Common clinical indicators that often require professional review include:

  1. Persistent worry: Frequent, uncontrollable racing thoughts.
  2. Physical symptoms: Palpitations or muscle tension.
  3. Sleep disruption: Difficulty falling or staying asleep.
  4. Irritability: Feeling constantly “on edge.”
  5. Avoidance: Shunning social or stressful situations.

If these symptoms interfere with your daily life for several weeks, a clinical review is usually recommended.

Major clinical types include:

  1. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
  2. Social Anxiety Disorder.
  3. Panic Disorder.
  4. Agoraphobia.
  5. Specific Phobias.
  6. Separation Anxiety.
  7. Selective Mutism.

While related, conditions like OCD and PTSD are now classified in their own distinct categories in modern medical manuals (DSM-5 and ICD-11).

This is a validated clinical tool used by GPs and specialists:
Structure: A seven-item questionnaire.
Function: Screens for and measures the severity of Generalised Anxiety.
Timeline: Tracks symptoms over the previous fortnight.
Outcome: Guides doctors in choosing appropriate treatment pathways.

Clinicians use these specialised assessments to evaluate symptoms:

  1. GAD-7 (Generalised Anxiety).
  2. BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory).
  3. STAI (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory).
  4. PSWQ (Penn State Worry Questionnaire).
  5. HAM-A (Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale).
  6. OASIS (Overall Anxiety Severity Scale).
  7. HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale).

Common pharmacological options prescribed by UK clinicians include:

  1. Sertraline (SSRI).
  2. Escitalopram (SSRI).
  3. Fluoxetine (SSRI).
  4. Paroxetine (SSRI).
  5. Venlafaxine (SNRI).
  6. Duloxetine (SNRI).
  7. Pregabalin (GABA-Analoge).
  8. Propranolol (Beta-blocker for physical symptoms).
  9. Diazepam (Short-term Benzodiazepine).
  10. Buspirone (Anxiolytic).