Private Dissociative Disorder Assessment in London
A specialist assessment for memory gaps, detachment, feelings of unreality and identity confusion, led by consultant psychiatrist Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry, FRCPsych. In person in London, or by secure video anywhere in the UK.
A dissociative assessment is a detailed clinical evaluation that finds out whether symptoms such as losing time, feeling detached from yourself or feeling that the world isn’t real are caused by a dissociative disorder, and how severe they are. At BritMed Healthcare, it is carried out by Prof. Ahmed El-Missiry, a private psychiatrist with more than 30 years’ experience.
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What is Dissociative Assessmentand When Should You Consider It?
Dissociation is a disconnection between things that are normally joined up: your thoughts, memories, feelings, surroundings, body and sense of who you are. Mild, brief dissociation is common. Most people have “zoned out” on a familiar journey, or felt slightly unreal when exhausted or under great stress.
It becomes a concern when it happens often, lasts a long time, or gets in the way of daily life. For many people, dissociation began as the mind’s way of coping with something overwhelming, often trauma, and carried on long after the danger passed.
- Memory gaps or blackouts
- Feeling detached from self or surroundings
- Identity confusion or multiple selves
- World feels unreal or distorted
- Trouble recalling past events
- Need professional guidance
Dissociative Disorders Assessment
Professional evaluation and personalized support for dissociative symptoms.- 45–50 min
- Remote Sessions
- Symptom and history evaluation
- Personalized treatment plan
- Trauma-focused therapy and CBT
- Remote pre-session screening
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 Dissociative Assessment Process Works
Complete pre-assessment questionnaires and short risk evaluation
Schedule consultation in person or via secure video conferencing
Discuss symptoms and experiences in detail with the clinician
Receive a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs
Access ongoing guidance and support for symptom management
Why Chooseprof. Ahmed EL-Missiry?
- Expertise in diagnosing and managing dissociative disorders
- Individualized treatment plans focused on your unique needs
- Compassionate approach prioritizing understanding and empowerment
- Evidence-based techniques to improve memory, emotional stability, and daily functioning
Dissociative Assessment Frequently Asked Questions
What is a dissociative assessment?
This is a clinical evaluation used to identify disruptions in a person’s consciousness or identity:
- Specialist Interview: Conducted by a psychiatrist or psychologist trained in trauma.
- Standardised Tools: Often involves the SCID-D or Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES).
- Clinical Objective: To differentiate between temporary “spacing out” and a complex mental health condition.
What are dissociative disorders?
These are mental health conditions characterised by a disconnection between thoughts, surroundings, and identity:
- Coping Mechanism: Usually develops as a subconscious way to survive significant trauma.
- Symptoms: Include memory loss and feeling detached from oneself.
- Diagnosis: They are clinically distinct from psychosis or personality disorders.
What is the five-component model of dissociation assessment?
Developed by Dr Marlene Steinberg, this model identifies five core symptoms for clinical diagnosis:
- Amnesia: Specific gaps in personal memory.
- Depersonalisation: Feeling detached from your body.
- Derealisation: Feeling the environment is “unreal.”
- Identity Confusion: Inner struggle over who you are.
- Identity Alteration: Behaving like a different person.
What are the 5 areas of dissociation?
In clinical practice, dissociation typically manifests in these five functional areas:
- Memory: Forgetting appointments or significant life events.
- Identity: Feeling like a stranger to yourself.
- Perception: Changes in how you see or hear the world.
- Emotion: Feeling “numb” or disconnected from your feelings.
- Body: Feeling physical sensations (or lack thereof) that aren’t medically explained.
What are the 4 dissociative disorders?
The primary classifications used by specialists in London clinics include:
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): Having multiple distinct identities.
- Dissociative Amnesia: Inability to recall important traumatic information.
- Depersonalisation/Derealisation Disorder: Chronic feelings of unreality.
- Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD): For symptoms that don’t fully meet the criteria of the other three.