Psychiatrist for Depression – Private Online Assessment in the UK

Consultant-led psychiatric assessment for depressive disorders, delivered remotely across the UK.

Assessments Cover:
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
  • Recurrent Depression
  • Complex or Treatment-Resistant Presentation
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It’s okay to seek help even if you’re unsure what’s wrong.

Psychiatrist for Depression - Dr Musa Sami

Is this Depression Assessment Right for YOU?

  • You’ve been feeling persistently low, numb, or emotionally flat for weeks or months
  • Motivation, energy, or concentration has significantly reduced
  • Sleep, appetite, work, or relationships have been affected
  • Previous reassurance, self-help, therapy, or medication hasn’t fully helped
  • You want a clear psychiatric opinion, diagnosis, and medical guidance

What Actually Happens During the Assessment?

The aim of this depression assessment is to understand the nature of your low mood and how it is affecting your thoughts, motivation, behaviour, and daily life. The assessment focuses on clarifying whether your symptoms meet criteria for a depressive disorder and what that means clinically.

During the assessment, we will:

  • • Explore your current symptoms - including low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, fatigue, changes in sleep or appetite, concentration difficulties, and how long these have been present
  • • Review relevant background - personal history, life events, physical health, and any previous mental health input
  • • Understand impact and patterns - how depression is affecting work, relationships, self-care, and daily functioning
  • • Reach clinical conclusions - with a clear explanation of findings and discussion of appropriate next steps


Questions and concerns are addressed during the consultation, with a clear explanation of clinical conclusions and treatment options.

Depressive disorders are recognised psychiatric conditions with established diagnostic criteria (see Royal College of Psychiatrists).

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A Psychiatric Assessment for Depression — Not Just a Screening

This is a full psychiatric assessment for depression carried out by an experienced consultant psychiatrist.

It goes beyond questionnaires or brief checklists to explore low mood, loss of interest, emotional numbness, fatigue, and related symptoms in clinical depth, consider alternative or contributing diagnoses, and apply formal diagnostic criteria where appropriate.

The assessment is designed to provide clarity, not assumptions — and to support informed, evidence-based decisions about next steps, including treatment, monitoring, or further support if needed.

Your Consultant Psychiatrist for Depression

Dr Musa Sami has extensive experience in the psychiatric assessment of depressive disorders across a wide range of presentations, including persistent, recurrent, and complex forms of depression.

As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Sami specialises in comprehensive diagnostic assessment rather than brief screening or checklist-based approaches. His focus is on understanding low mood, loss of motivation, changes in sleep and appetite, cognitive slowing, and emotional numbness in clinical context, while considering psychological, biological, and situational factors that may be contributing.

Assessments are unhurried, confidential, and carried out with care and professionalism. The emphasis is on clear clinical reasoning, transparent discussion of findings, and practical guidance patients can trust when deciding on next steps.

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Depressive disorders are recognised psychiatric conditions with established diagnostic criteria (see Royal College of Psychiatrists).

Depression Assessment and Ongoing Psychiatric Care Options

 The options below outline available psychiatric assessments for depression and follow-up appointments. Care is always guided by clinical need and discussed following an initial assessment.

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Initial Assessment

£449
  • 60 minute full tele-psychiatric assessment
  • Diagnostic clarification and feedback
  • Discussion of treatment options (if appropriate)
  • Online consultation
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Follow-up Review

£249

For Existing Patients

  • 30-minute follow-up review
  • Review of symptoms and response
  • Progress discussion and next steps
  • Online consultation
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Extended Assessment and Follow-up

£999
  • Initial full online assessment (60 minutes)
  • 3 follow-up reviews (30 minutes each)
  • Ongoing care coordination
  • Priority Scheduling
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Take the First Step Toward Clarity and Support

If you’ve been struggling with persistent low mood, loss of interest, emotional numbness, or a sense of heaviness that doesn’t lift, a specialist psychiatric assessment can help bring clarity.

A consultant-led depression assessment focuses on understanding your symptoms in context, identifying whether they meet criteria for a depressive disorder, and discussing appropriate next steps based on clinical evidence — at a pace that feels considered, respectful, and unhurried.
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Common Questions About
Depression Assessment

Do I need a GP referral?
No. You can book a private depression assessment directly without a GP referral. If helpful, a summary of the assessment can be shared with your GP with your consent.
Will I be prescribed medication?
Medication is not prescribed automatically. Any recommendation is based on a careful psychiatric assessment, discussion of risks and benefits, and your preferences. In many cases, medication is not required.
What if my symptoms don’t clearly fit one depression diagnosis?
Depression does not always present in a single, clear pattern. The assessment explores symptoms in context, considers alternative or overlapping conditions, and reaches a clinically reasoned conclusion rather than forcing a label.
What happens after the depression assessment?
You will receive a clear explanation of clinical findings and recommended next steps. This may include reassurance, treatment options, monitoring, or advice about psychological therapies or medication where appropriate.
Is this assessment suitable if I’ve already tried therapy or medication?
Yes. Many people seek a psychiatric assessment after previous treatments have not fully helped. The focus is on understanding why symptoms have persisted and what options may be appropriate moving forward.