A diagnosis is a way of understanding and naming patterns of emotional, cognitive, and behavioural experience that may be affecting your wellbeing. It can help make sense of what you’re going through, guide treatment, and offer access to support — but it’s always just one part of your story.
Mental health diagnoses are useful for anyone seeking clarity, validation, or a structured understanding of their mental health. They may be appropriate if:
You’ve had persistent emotional or psychological symptoms
You’ve been misdiagnosed or passed between services
You’re exploring neurodivergence (e.g. ADHD, autism)
You need a formal diagnosis for workplace, school, or benefits support
You’re planning a treatment approach (e.g. therapy, medication, psychoeducation)
You’re seeking to better understand trauma-related, mood, or anxiety-related experiences
You’re navigating overlapping difficulties and want clarity
At Bloomfield Health, we offer diagnosis only when it’s helpful and welcome — never forced or reductive.
Comprehensive psychiatric or psychological assessment (90–120 minutes)
Full clinical history — symptoms, development, relationships, and functioning
Use of validated screening tools where appropriate
Evaluation using ICD-11 or DSM-5 criteria
Trauma-informed exploration of lived experience
Consideration of cultural, sensory, and neurodivergent factors
Feedback about possible diagnoses, traits, or formulations
Space for questions, reflection, and shared understanding
Written diagnostic summary or full report if requested
Option to involve family, carers, or professionals (with consent)
Recommendations for therapy, medication, or further support
Online or in-person appointments
Neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive, and stigma-free care
At Bloomfield Health, we treat diagnosis as a collaborative, respectful process. We don’t rush to label — instead, we listen deeply, explore carefully, and explain clearly. Whether you’re seeking clarity on a possible condition or re-evaluating past diagnoses, we help you understand what’s going on and what might help. Our approach is trauma-informed, neurodivergence-aware, and led by your goals — always focused on what’s meaningful and empowering for you.
Not always. Many people benefit from therapy or support without needing a formal diagnosis — but for some, it can be helpful or required for access.
We assess for a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, OCD, PTSD, and personality-related difficulties.
Yes — we often work with overlapping or co-occurring conditions. We’ll explain how they interact and what matters most for treatment.
Not quite — diagnosis gives a name, while formulation offers a personalised explanation of why you're experiencing what you are. We often use both together.
Yes — we provide second opinions and re-evaluations where needed.
Absolutely. We work gently, flexibly, and with deep respect for identity, sensory needs, and emotional safety.
Yes — we can provide diagnostic letters or comprehensive reports for you, your GP, workplace, or education provider.
Please contact us to book a diagnostic assessment. We’ll guide you through the process and support you with clear next steps.
We are registered by the Care Quality Commission (CQC),
the independent regulator of health and social care in England.
