Fees & Payment Options

Fees and payment options

Find the right support for you

Explore fees for Lycali assessments, the Discovery and Navigate pathways, therapy and coaching. We agree costs and next steps before work begins.

Transparent fees

We agree costs and next steps before work begins.

Assessment instalments

Eligible assessments can be paid in two 50% instalments.

Reduced-fee options

Means-tested support may be available for selected services.

Travel and clinic hire costs

The fees shown are a guide. Additional charges may apply where clinician travel is required or clinic space needs to be hired away from our main Broadstairs base. We will explain any additional costs and agree the total fee with you before you book.

Not sure where to begin?

Start with an initial consultation

Speak with a clinician about your needs and the services that may be suitable. If you then book a service with us, the consultation fee will be deducted from your first appointment.

£40 30 minutes
Before or without diagnosis

LYCALI Discovery Pathway

Needs-led support for children, young people and adults. Explore strengths, everyday challenges and practical strategies while awaiting assessment, considering assessment or choosing not to pursue a diagnosis.

Discovery Check-In

Free

Age-appropriate online check-in

Reflect on everyday experiences and identify areas where greater understanding, adjustments or support may be helpful.

Available for children aged 7–12, young people aged 13–17 and adults aged 18+.

Discovery Needs Profile & Consultation

£199

Needs profile + one-hour clinician appointment + summary report

A professional review of your Discovery Needs Profile and a one-hour appointment with a clinician to explore strengths, functional barriers, support priorities and suitable next steps.

Includes a written summary report outlining your strengths, support needs and practical recommendations.

Discovery Sessions

£480

Six personalised clinician-led sessions

Explore your needs in more depth, develop practical strategies and review what helps at home, in education, at work or in the community.

A separate six-session block, with age-appropriate resources and companion app access to support learning between appointments.
Please note: Discovery explores needs and does not diagnose or rule out a condition. The £199 profile and consultation and the £480 session block are separate options. Completing a free check-in does not commit you to further services or assessment.
Therapy and support

Support service fees

Personalised support for children, young people, adults and families.

Advocacy

£90

Initial consultation

We discuss your circumstances, estimate the support required and agree the next steps before work begins.

Additional advocacy support: £90 per hour

Neurodivergent Coaching

£120

Individual 50-minute session

Individualised coaching, resources and practical strategies focused on your goals and everyday needs.

Six-session block: From £600

Navigate Pathway — Adults

£600

Six individual 50-minute sessions

Neuro-affirming post-diagnostic psychoeducation following an autism, ADHD or dyslexia diagnosis. Develop understanding, confidence and practical strategies for everyday life.

Individual sessions: £120. Includes companion app access.

Navigate Pathway — Children & Young People

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Seven sessions in total

An initial parent/carer appointment followed by six personalised sessions with the child or young person. Age-appropriate support to understand their diagnosis and explore what helps.

Psychological Therapies

£120

Individual 50-minute session

Psychosocial intervention, counselling, CBT, DBT and EMDR, available online or face-to-face subject to clinical suitability.

Eight-session block: From £800

Speech and Language Therapy

£120–£180

Initial 60-minute session

Includes a one-page summary of findings and recommended next steps.

Ongoing sessions: £80–£120

Sleep Coaching

£350

Sleep coaching package

Personalised autism and anxiety-informed sleep support for babies, toddlers and young children.

Additional two-week support: £150
Needs-led assessment and support

Understand what support may help

You do not need a diagnosis to understand your needs or access suitable support. These options explore strengths, barriers, everyday functioning and practical next steps.

Discovery Needs Profile & Consultation

£199

Profile analysis, one-hour appointment and summary report

A structured review of your completed Discovery Needs Profile, followed by a one-hour clinician appointment to explore strengths, functional barriers, priorities and next steps.

Includes a written summary report. An optional, separate six-session Discovery block is available for £480.

Psychosocial Needs Assessment

£1,495

Comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment

An in-depth assessment of psychological, social and functional needs, including the impact on everyday life, relationships, education, work, wellbeing and independence.

Includes a detailed written report with needs-led recommendations and an individualised plan for support or intervention.

Workplace Needs Assessment

£750

Work, study and reasonable adjustments

Explores strengths, barriers and functional needs within employment, training or higher education, whether or not the person has a diagnosis.

Includes practical recommendations to support conversations about reasonable adjustments and accessible ways of working or studying.
Diagnostic and needs assessments

Assessment fees

Select a category to see available assessments and prices.

Autism and ADHD assessments
Autism or ADHD pre-screening£149
Combined autism and ADHD pre-screening£229
Child ADHD assessment£1,400
Adult ADHD assessment£1,200
Child autism assessment£1,800
Adult autism assessment£1,650
Child combined autism and ADHD assessment£2,600
Adult combined autism and ADHD assessment£2,250

£50 of the pre-screening fee is credited towards a full assessment. QbCheck and school-observation add-ons are £300 each where appropriate.

Dyslexia and dyscalculia assessments
Dyslexia or dyscalculia pre-screening£249
Combined dyslexia and dyscalculia pre-screening£395
Dyslexia assessment£650
Dyscalculia assessment£975
Combined dyslexia and dyscalculia assessment£1,495

Assessments are available for children, students and adults from eight years of age. £50 of the pre-screening fee is credited towards a full assessment.

Speech, language and communication assessments
Speech assessment with summary recommendations£175
Language and communication assessment — summary report£400
Language and communication assessment — detailed reportFrom £995
School observation add-on£300

The detailed report may be suitable for use as supporting evidence during the EHCP process.

Discovery and needs assessments
Discovery Needs Profile, one-hour clinician appointment and summary report £199
Six clinician-led Discovery sessions — separate support block £480
Psychosocial Needs Assessment£1,495
Workplace Needs Assessment£750

These services explore strengths, barriers and functional support needs. A confirmed diagnosis is not required. Discovery does not provide a diagnosis. The £199 profile and consultation and the £480 session block are priced separately.

Irlen Syndrome assessment
Irlen Syndrome diagnostic assessment£175
Additional school consultation£90 per hour

Available from six years of age through to adulthood. Includes a screening form, written report, recommendations and one overlay.

Making support more accessible

Flexible payment options

Contact us to discuss the most appropriate payment arrangement before booking.

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BACS transfer

Pay securely by bank transfer. No additional Lycali fee is charged for BACS payments.

02

Debit or credit card

Secure debit and credit card payments are processed through Stripe.

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Assessment instalments

Pay 50% when booking, followed by the remaining 50% when the assessment is complete and before the final report is released.

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Private medical insurance

We work with several insurers, including Aviva, AXA, Bupa and Vitality. Please confirm your individual cover before booking.

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Pay-later providers

Klarna or PayPal Pay Later may be available, subject to the provider’s eligibility checks and approval.

Please note: Reduced-fee arrangements do not currently apply to dyslexia, dyscalculia or Irlen assessments. Fees may vary when additional work is required; we will provide an individual quotation before you proceed.

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