Dr Andrew Hill-Smith
Child Psychiatry Surrey
Dr Andrew Hill-Smith has been a child psychiatrist for over 30 years, and a consultant for 25 years, working in the NHS in Surrey, until now.
His NHS experience involved working in a CAMHS clinic and then later with the Hope service, a crisis team. He has held a number of leadership roles within Surrey and with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
He has set up in private practice in order to continue to add to the mental wellbeing of young people.
He has a special interest in OCD assessment and treatment and for those with non psychotic hallucinations.
Assessment and treatment
Input is provided for the full range of child and adolescent mental health difficulties, with the exceptions as below.
Advice, support, diagnosis and medication are provided as needed.
Assessments are usually face to face and last about 90 minutes. Typically, at least one parent / responsible adult attends, but more people are welcome.
A report / summary is provided following the appointment.
Psychological treatments, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) can be provided. CBT and EMDR can also be provided.
OCD and Hearing voices are special interests.
Conditions NOT covered.
Unfortunately, ADHD, ASD assessments, and Eating disorders are not covered. ADHD medication treatment is included however.
Crisis response will need to be attended to via the NHS.
Where?
Typically initial assessments are in person.
In person appointments WERE at Brighter spaces, Guildford. GU1 3UA. however the venue suddenly closed in November, so an alternative is being sourced. The location is likely to be Guildford or surrounds
Follow up meetings are usually online, using MS teams.
Charges
£390 for Initial Assessment lasting 90 minutes, and report
£130 for follow up meeting which may include medication and / or therapy
Private prescription admin fee is £35
Funding through BUPA, Aviva or Vitality, is currently supported but links to other insurance companies may be established. Self funding is supported.
Please see terms of service page for more details.
Referrals
Up to the age of 18 years is the usual range, but there is some flexibility
Insurance companies may require a GP referral, if applicable.
Self referrals are accepted.
Typically, a free phone meeting is offered to see whether a full assessment feels suitable for all parties - see Contact information page.
It is useful to bring or send any relevant documentation.
Practicalities. Typically Wednesday and Thursday, though there is some flexibity
Appointment availability. A waiting list is not maintained. Waiting times are up to three weeks.
Therefore, if there is no appointment within the three week time frame, it is best to make a repeat approach at a later date.
To help with planning, a note as to whether an appointment is available, is highlighted below.
Appointment available Appointment NOT available
If an appointment is available, please see Contact information page to see how an appointment can be arranged.