Cognitive assessments at Regal Private Therapy Practice

Private cognitive assessments for children, adolescents and adults in the Harley Street Medical District, Central London

At Regal Private Therapy Practice we offer highly specialist cognitive assessments, reports and recommendations completed by HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists, giving you confidence in the accuracy and quality of the process.

We would encourage you to contact the clinic directly to book a complimentary consultation where our highly experienced team would happily discuss the full process and answer any questions you may have.

What are cognitive assessments?

A cognitive assessment is often referred to as an intelligence or IQ test and is a series of tests and procedures designed to measure a person’s overall thinking skills, reasoning abilities, and problem-solving capacity. For adults and children, intelligence testing provides valuable insight into different areas of cognitive development highlighting strengths and areas for development with tailored strategies to enhance areas of weaknesses which can support with improved learning and performance.

What does a cognitive assessment measure?

Mental abilities

  • Learning

  • Thinking

  • Attention

  • Memory

  • Language

  • Decision making

  • Problem solving

Who might benefit from a cognitive assessment?

A cognitive assessment isn’t just for those struggling, anyone can benefit from understanding their current cognitive abilities. Many high-performing professionals choose testing to gain insight into their strengths, optimise performance, and enhance focus at work.

For children and adolescents, cognitive testing can be especially valuable if there are concerns about learning, memory, attention, or processing speed, as results can guide tailored support in school and at home. Cognitive assessments can be used as valuable evidence to support an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) application.

Adults may also find assessment helpful when facing challenges linked to stress, ageing, neurological changes, or simply to better understand how their mind works.

What are the types of cognitive assessments?Which tools do you use?

Though there are a range of different types of cognitive assessment tools and assessment batteries, at Regal Private Therapy Practice we use internationally recognised gold-standard measures: The Wechsler Intelligence Scale (WAIS) for adults and the WISC for children and adolescents. These assessments are thoroughly researched, reliable, and have been validated over several decades and are the most widely recognised, used and trusted.

Cognitive assessments for children & adolescents

The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)

The WISC is the gold-standard cognitive assessment for children and adolescents aged 6 to 16 years and includes a set of verbal and performance based tasks in clinic. Adolescents 16+ complete the WAIS. It provides a detailed picture of a young person’s cognitive strengths and challenges across several key areas:

  • Understanding, using and reasoning with language.

  • Analysing and interpreting visual information.

  • Solving novel problems and identifying patterns.

  • Holding and manipulating information in the mind.

  • How quickly and accurately information can be processed.

Results can highlight areas that may impact school performance, learning style, and day-to-day functioning. A WISC assessment helps parents and teachers understand how a child learns best, supports applications for additional educational support if needed, and provides a developmental baseline for future progress.

Cognitive assessments for adults

The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

The WAIS is the most widely used assessment of cognitive ability for adults and older adolescents (ages 16+). Like the WISC, it offers a comprehensive evaluation of intellectual functioning across the same domains.

Step by step process of a private cognitive assessment at Regal

    • Appointment with a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

    • Collection of relevant history, including medical, developmental, and educational records.

    • Helps build a clear picture of current strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

    • Administration of gold-standard assessments such as the WAIS (Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale) or WISC (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)

    • May also include informal tasks such as puzzles, memory games, and problem-solving activities

    • Designed to measure key areas like reasoning, memory, attention, and processing speed.

    • Scoring and interpreting often providing an overall IQ score.

    • Identification of specific cognitive strengths and areas for development.

    • A personalised feedback session with your HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist.

    • Results explained in clear, everyday language.

    • Tailored recommendations to support education, work performance, or wellbeing.

    • Guidance on next steps and any referrals if further specialist support is needed.

    • Recommendations may include further evaluation for ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences.

    • Report can be shared with GP, school, workplace orr be used to support a child’s Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) application

Can a cognitive assessment support my child’s Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) application?

Yes! The cognitive assessment results and report completed by Regal Private Therapy Practice can provide valuable evidence to support an Education Health and Care Plan application for your child or teenager. The detailed profile can support your case for additional learning support. This ensures that your child receives the appropriate adjustments in school.

Where are the cognitive assessments carried out?

All assessments take place in our clinic in Marylebone, London to ensure a quiet non distracting environment, offering a confidential and supportive space.

How long does a cognitive assessment take to complete?

The duration depends on the individual, but most assessments take 2–3 hours, followed by a separate feedback session where results and recommendations are shared.

How much does a cognitive assessment cost?

Private cognitive assessments are charged at £750.

    • At Regal Private Therapy Practice, we offer next-day consultations for cognitive assessments.

    • Same-week cognitive assessment appointments are usually available, so you don’t face the long NHS waiting lists.

    • Once your cognitive assessment is complete, we provide a comprehensive written report within 2 weeks.

    • This report is suitable to share with GPs, schools, universities, or workplaces if support is required.

    • Fast turnaround means you can move forward quickly with support, or school/workplace accommodations.

  • No referral is required. You can self-refer directly to Regal Private Therapy Practice by completing our short booking form or emailing us directly.

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