Fast Track

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A 60-minute specialist assessment with a member of our clinical team – available online with appointments typically offered within days.

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What Is a Fast Track Assessment?

A fast-track assessment is a comprehensive specialist evaluation with an experienced eating disorder clinician. It is not a therapy session; it is the clinical starting point for understanding what you are experiencing and what kind of support is most likely to help.
What’s included:

  • A 60-minute consultation with a specialist psychologist or therapist
  • A thorough exploration of your current difficulties, history and goals
  • A clear summary of the assessment outcome and your clinician’s recommendations
  • Personalised treatment recommendations, including the therapy approaches likely to help and the format and frequency we would suggest
  • Guidance on next steps – whether that is treatment at TLC, onward referral or further investigation

An assessment is a conversation, and the recommendations your clinician can make will be guided by the information available to them at the time. Some recommendations – particularly around the most appropriate and safe level of care, or whether medical or dietetic input may be helpful – rely on information about physical health, including any recent changes in eating or weight. Where further information is required, a follow-up appointment may be suggested prior to making treatment recommendations.

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Prefer to speak to someone first? Contact us – our team can answer your questions and help you decide whether an assessment is the right next step.

What Happens at Your Assessment

Step 1: Book and pay. Choose a date and time using the online booking system. You will receive email confirmation within minutes.

Step 2: Pre-assessment form. Before your appointment, we may send a short intake form asking for more information about your current difficulties, relevant history and what you are hoping to get from the assessment. Completing this means your clinician can make the most of your time together.

Step 3: Your consultation. Your 60-minute assessment is a supportive, structured conversation – not a test. Your clinician will explore what you are experiencing, how it is affecting your life, and what has or hasn’t helped before. There is space to ask questions, and the pace is guided by you.

Step 4: Outcome and next steps. Following your assessment, we will give you a clear recommendation of suggested next steps and treatment options. This may be provided verbally during your assessment or provided in writing after your assessment; following further conversation with the team.  If you are 18 or over, your assessment and anything written afterwards are yours. We are happy to share them with a parent, partner or anyone else — including someone who booked or paid for your appointment — with your agreement. Your clinician will ask you about this at the time.

If treatment at TLC is appropriate, your clinician will outline what that looks like, including recommendations for therapy and any other necessary medical or dietetic input. If a different pathway would be more suitable, we will guide you accordingly and continue to support you until an appropriate treatment plan is in place.

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Who is Fast Track For?

Fast-track is for you if:

  • You are concerned about your eating, body image or your relationship with food and want a specialist opinion
  • You would rather not wait for an NHS referral or want a second opinion alongside existing care
  • You have been referred by a GP, psychiatrist or another professional
  • You are a parent or carer seeking an assessment for a young person or wanting to discuss your concerns with a professional prior to an assessment. If the person you are concerned about is 18 or over, please read Booking for Someone Else below before you book.
  • You have had treatment before and want to understand what a different approach might offer

Booking for Someone Else

You are very welcome to book and pay for an assessment for someone else, and many parents, partners and family members do. There are just a couple of things to be aware of first.

If they are under 18, we will usually suggest an initial parent consultation before your child’s assessment. This gives you space to talk through your concerns openly and share any background information that may be helpful. Please get in touch with us and we can arrange this with you, or book a parent/carer support session with us online.

If they are 18 or over, we will work directly with them as our client, while involving you as much as they feel comfortable with. They can decide what they would like to share and who they would like to have involved. With their agreement, we can keep you updated, share a written summary with you, or invite you to join part of the appointment. Their clinician will talk this through with them during the assessment.

If they would prefer their assessment to remain private, we can still speak with you in general terms about the support available and ways you may be able to help, but we would not be able to share information about their assessment or care.

We appreciate that this can feel difficult when you are worried about someone. Confidentiality is an important part of creating a space where a person can speak openly and honestly with their clinician.

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Fast-track may not be the right fit if:

  • You are in immediate physical danger or medical crisis. Please contact your GP, call 111 or attend A&E
  • You are unsure whether an assessment is the right next step. Contact our team and we can talk it through with you before you book
  • You have already had an assessment with us or elsewhere and are looking to start a specific treatment approach. We can advise on the best person for you to see when you get in touch
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Fast-track assessments are charged at £250. Follow-up fees vary depending on the clinician you see. Full pricing is available on our fees page.

The fee covers a full 60-minute specialist consultation with an eating disorder clinician, together with their recommendations for next steps based on what they are able to understand and establish during the assessment.

Wondering whether specialist care is worth this investment? We have answered that question honestly in our guide: Is Specialist Eating Disorder Therapy Worth the Cost? This opens in a new tab – your booking session will be kept open.

Pricing and What’s Included

Insurance, Funding and Payment

We are recognised by some, but not all, UK private health insurers. In certain cases, we are able to invoice insurers directly; however, all communication with your insurer – including confirming cover, obtaining pre-authorisation, and understanding the terms of your policy – remains your responsibility.

If you are planning to use private health insurance, we strongly recommend contacting us prior to booking so we can confirm whether we are able to work with your provider. You will also need to check directly with your insurer that your policy covers the full cost of our fees, as this will depend on your individual level of cover. Please note that any shortfall between what your insurer reimburses and our fees remains your responsibility.

Fast-track assessment appointments require payment at the time of booking and are not suitable for those intending to use insurance, as reimbursement is at the discretion of your insurer.
Recognised providers include Cigna, WPA, Bupa Global, Healix and others.
If you are self-funding, payment can be made securely via the booking system below. In some cases, you may be able to reclaim costs from your insurer, but this is dependent on your individual policy and should be confirmed directly with your provider.

Why The London Centre

The London Centre is a specialist eating disorder multi-disciplinary clinic regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

Our clinical team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, occupational therapists and family therapists, all with specific expertise in eating disorders and body image difficulties. Every clinician is registered with their relevant UK regulatory body.

We are not a general mental health service that also treats eating disorders.  We are a specialist eating disorders and body image clinic with an exceptional reputation for expert care and knowledge.   

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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Fast-track appointments are typically available within a few working days, and in some cases, same-day appointments are available. The more flexibility you can offer with your availability, the sooner we can arrange your assessment.

The fee covers a 60-minute comprehensive initial assessment.  Where there is a lot to cover, if your presentation is more complex or you want to take the assessment at a much slower pace, we may recommend a follow-up appointment in order to complete the assessment and discuss recommendations.  This will be charged at the price of a regular appointment rather than a second assessment.  Full pricing is on our fees page.

Many private health insurers cover specialist eating disorder assessments, but policies vary. We recommend checking with your insurer before booking, or contacting us so we can help confirm your coverage.

You do not need a diagnosis to book an assessment. If your relationship with food, eating or body image is affecting your life, that is reason enough to seek a specialist opinion. The purpose of the assessment is to help clarify what is happening and what would help.

Yes. Online assessments follow the same clinical standards as in-person appointments. Many of our clients choose online for flexibility or because they are based outside London.

Your clinician will talk you through their recommendations, and will usually follow up in writing after discussing your assessment with the wider team. If treatment at TLC is appropriate, we will outline what that involves — including therapy approach, estimated sessions and format. If a different pathway would suit you better, we will guide you accordingly. If someone else booked your appointment, we can send them the written summary too, with your agreement.

Yes. For young people, we typically offer an initial parent consultation first so you can speak freely about your concerns before your child’s assessment. More information for parents is available here.

Yes. You are welcome to book and pay for an assessment for someone else. If they are 18 or over, we will work directly with them as our client and can share the outcome of their assessment with you if they are happy for us to do so. Their clinician will talk this through with them at the time.

If you’re unsure whether an assessment is the right next step, please get in touch before booking and we’d be very happy to talk it through with you.

We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellations received within 24 hours of your appointment remain fully charged. If you need to reschedule with more than 24 hours’ notice, contact us and we will rearrange.

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