Edinburgh Psychiatry

Edinburgh

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3.8 (9)

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About Edinburgh Psychiatry

HIS-Registered ADHD & Autism Specialists in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Psychiatry is a Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) registered private psychiatric practice with over 20 years of experience, situated in Edinburgh's iconic New Town. Founded in 2013 by Dr Franciske Evans, a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist, the clinic was the first in Scotland to offer QbTest - an ADHD diagnostic and treatment management tool.

Why Choose Edinburgh Psychiatry?

HIS Registered: Independently inspected by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (August 2023)
Excellent Reviews: 4.79/5 on Doctify with 19 patient reviews
Expert Leadership: Led by Dr Franciske Evans, on specialist register since 2013
First in Scotland: Pioneered QbTest for ADHD assessment in Scotland
All Ages: Child, adolescent, and adult mental health specialists
Extended Hours: Available 7am-9pm daily

Assessment Approach

Edinburgh Psychiatry offers a gold standard multidisciplinary ADHD assessment tailored to each client. All ADHD assessments are conducted over a series of appointments and include:

Comprehensive clinical assessments
Developmental history taking
Self-report questionnaires
Corroborative information from third parties and/or school
QbTest objective assessment

Services Offered

ADHD Assessment & Post-diagnostic Programmes
Autism spectrum assessments
Educational assessments
Anxiety and depression treatment
Child and adolescent psychiatry

Team

Dr Franciske Evans has worked in psychiatry since 2000, with extensive experience as a consultant psychiatrist in both NHS CAMHS and early intervention services. The clinic maintains a family-friendly, supportive environment.

Services & pricing

Prices may vary depending on your specific needs.

Adult ADHD Assessment

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Comprehensive NICE-guideline assessment
Detailed written report with diagnosis & recommendations

Child ADHD Assessment

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Age-appropriate assessment for children & teens
Detailed report suitable for school & GP

Prescription Fee

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Private prescriptions are charged separately.

Follow-Up Appointment

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Review of progress & symptoms
Medication adjustment where needed

Medication Management

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Follow-up appointments, usually for a medication review. Fees are shown on the clinic's booking portal.

ADHD + Autism Assessment

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Combined ADHD & autism assessment

Common questions

Does Edinburgh Psychiatry accept NHS Right to Choose referrals?

Edinburgh Psychiatry does not currently accept Right to Choose referrals. You would need to self-fund your assessment.

Can Edinburgh Psychiatry prescribe ADHD medication?

Yes, Edinburgh Psychiatry can prescribe ADHD medication, including controlled medicines, following an assessment.

Does Edinburgh Psychiatry offer shared care arrangements?

Yes, Edinburgh Psychiatry works with NHS GPs under shared care agreements. This means your GP may be able to take over prescribing and monitoring after your initial titration period.

What assessment methods does Edinburgh Psychiatry use?

Edinburgh Psychiatry uses the following assessment methodologies: QbTest, DIVA, Clinical interview, NICE guidelines.

How long is an assessment with Edinburgh Psychiatry?

Edinburgh Psychiatry reports that an assessment takes about 90 minutes. This is the length of the appointment itself and may vary: check with the clinic.

What is Edinburgh Psychiatry's cancellation policy?

72 hours notice required

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Clinic overview

Can prescribe medication
Shared care with GPs
All ages: children to 65+
1 location
No Right to Choose

Online and in-person appointments available. Clinic located at 10A St Colme Street, Edinburgh.

Lead clinician: Dr Franciske Evans
Availability: Evening appointments, Weekend appointments
Also offered: Autism assessment, Anxiety support, Educational reports
Therapies: CBT
Appointments: Patient portal

Earned, never bought

Verified prices
Established 13 years
CQC registered
Established 2013
Team of 9+

These come from what Edinburgh Psychiatry does, not from what it pays us.

Prices confirmed July 2026

Founded in 2013

Reviews

3.8 (9)

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Karolina Vasudevan

8 months ago

Pros: the Dr is very pleasant, calm and soft spoken. She has a lot of experience. The practice has a nice interior design. I liked the look, but my child said it's "too posh" and felt out of place. Cons: my child never got on with the Dr and after several attempts he refused to see her again. The appointments very often run late. Prescriptions are late, go missing or are inaccurate. This practice seems to have too many patients and is not managing the admin side of things. As a result, I was left scrambling for emergency prescription last minute a few times. At the moment I've been waiting for a week for new medication, turns out the prescription was not done after the last apppointment. I will not get the meds until mid next week, because the Dr is not available till Friday. My anxiety is through the roof and I feel really stressed when I know I'll need to book another appointment with them in a few weeks. I actually cried of frustration and helplessness a few times, most recently today, because I feel ignored and messed around with. Summary: After nearly a year, many appointments done, most of them very late (ONE was my fault. The rest was the Dr running late), spending several grants and getting really stressed, there is a little improvement in my kid's mental health. It's not good enough to justify all this stress, time and money. I'm moving to another practice the moment I find one available.

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Georgia Stevens

9 months ago

Dr Pittock and the whole team have been incredibly patient and supportive, can’t recommend enough

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Kian Roy

a year ago

Avoid! Shocking communication, I was told 12 weeks for an appointment and waited 7 months with no indication of when I’d be seen. I had to email them multiple times for updates but got nowhere so asked to be taken off the wait list and didn’t even get an apology or any response whatsoever.

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Kirsten Marwick

a year ago

I unfortunately did not have a good experience with Edinburgh Psychiatry. I spent thousands of pounds only to be signposted to an EMDR therapist, who charged over £200 per session and turned out to be linked to this practice (she was excellent, but I couldn't sustain this cost and found another EMDR therapist who charges £80). I asked for a psychiatric genetic test (Myogenes), as I had been made aware of this by a relative. I was advised that, understandably, I would be charged for the test but the psychiatrist would receive the results for free from the company. I was not advised that, in order for me to receive the results, it would be a further few hundred pounds. Unfortunately, the medication that came out of this test as the most suitable for me is not available in UK, unless through a private prescription, which, of course, Edinburgh Psychiatry could provide! In my opinion, this is a business and not a service that provides care and support. I genuinely did not feel any benefit from seeing a psychiatrist over a GP or counsellor and wish I had not wasted thousands of pounds.

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Louise Day

2 years ago

Dr Evans has been amazing in getting a quick diagnosis for our son and her support has meant he is safer and calmer. We’ve felt listened to and supported as parents. Thank you. I’d highly recommend.

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