OCD Assessment – Private Online Psychiatric Evaluation in UK

If intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, checking, or constant doubt are affecting your daily life, a specialist psychiatric assessment can help clarify whether OCD is playing a role.

OCD Assessment Covers:
  • Obsessive–compulsive disorder
  • Intrusive Thoughts
  • Compulsions and mental rituals
  • Harm-related OCD themes
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You do not need to be certain it’s OCD to book an assessment.

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Is this OCD Assessment Right for YOU?

  • You experience intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that feel unwanted, distressing, or hard to dismiss
  • You find yourself checking, repeating actions, mentally reviewing, or seeking reassurance to reduce anxiety
  • Doubt, “what if” thinking, or the need for certainty is taking up significant time or energy
  • You avoid situations, people, or decisions because of fear of making a mistake or causing harm
  • You want a clear psychiatric assessment and explanation of your symptoms, rather than reassurance or guesswork

OCD Assessment Process

The aim of this OCD assessment is to understand how intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and patterns of doubt are affecting your daily life. The assessment focuses on clarifying whether your symptoms meet criteria for obsessive–compulsive disorder or a related condition, and what that means clinically.

During the assessment, we will:

  • • Explore your current symptoms - including intrusive thoughts, mental rituals, checking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, and how long these patterns have been present
  • • Review relevant background - personal history, life events, physical health, and any previous mental health input, without needing to go into detail unless you choose to
  • • Understand impact and patterns - how OCD is affecting work, relationships, decision-making, sleep, and daily functioning
  • • Reach clinical conclusions - with a clear explanation of findings and discussion of appropriate next steps


You’re in control of what you share, and nothing needs to be discussed before you feel ready. Questions and concerns are addressed during the consultation, with a clear explanation of clinical conclusions and treatment options.

You can visit Royal College of Psychiatrists page if you need some information about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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A Psychiatric Assessment for OCD — Not Just a Screening

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

It goes beyond questionnaires or brief checklists to explore obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and patterns of doubt in clinical depth, consider alternative or overlapping diagnoses, and apply formal diagnostic criteria where appropriate.

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

Your Consultant Psychiatrist for OCD

Dr Musa Sami has extensive experience in the psychiatric assessment of obsessive–compulsive disorder across a wide range of presentations, including cases where symptoms are persistent, primarily mental, or difficult to define.

As a consultant psychiatrist, Dr Sami  specialises in comprehensive diagnostic assessment rather than brief screening or checklist-based approaches. His focus is on understanding obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and patterns of doubt in clinical context, including mental rituals, checking, reassurance-seeking, and avoidance, 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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OCD Assessment and Ongoing Psychiatric Care Options

 The options below outline available psychiatric assessments for OCD 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 Understanding

If intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, or constant doubt are affecting your daily life, a specialist psychiatric assessment can help clarify what’s going on and what support may help.

A consultant-led OCD assessment focuses on understanding patterns of obsessions and compulsions, how anxiety is maintained, and how these symptoms are affecting your thinking, decisions, and functioning. This includes exploring mental rituals, checking, reassurance-seeking, avoidance, and uncertainty — without needing to go into distressing detail.

The aim is to provide clear clinical understanding and discuss appropriate next steps based on evidence, at a pace that feels respectful, considered, and unhurried.
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Common Questions About
OCD Assessment

Do I need a GP referral for an OCD assessment?
No. You can book a private OCD assessment directly without a GP referral. If you wish, a summary can be shared with your GP after the consultation.
Is this assessment only for severe OCD?
No. An OCD assessment is suitable whether symptoms are mild, moderate, severe, or unclear. Many people seek assessment because they feel stuck in cycles of doubt, checking, or mental rituals that don’t clearly fit a label. The aim is clarity, not severity thresholds.
Will I be asked to describe my intrusive thoughts in detail?
No. You are always in control of what you share. The assessment focuses on patterns, processes, and impact rather than content. Detailed descriptions are never required to make a diagnosis.
How is OCD different from anxiety?
OCD is defined by the presence of obsessions (unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (behaviours or mental acts used to reduce distress). An assessment helps distinguish OCD from general anxiety, health anxiety, or other overlapping conditions.
What happens after the OCD assessment?
After the assessment, you’ll receive a clear explanation of findings and options. This may include psychoeducation, treatment recommendations, referral to therapy, monitoring, or no further action if not needed. There is no pressure to proceed with anything immediately.
Can OCD present without visible compulsions?
Yes. Many people experience primarily mental compulsions, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. These forms of OCD are commonly misunderstood and are specifically explored during the assessment.