FAQs

“We were in crisis and now feel in a completely different place, in large part due to the support and care of Dr Fry and his team.”

Parents of Hampshire patient
“Dr Fry is patient, kind and looks at the bigger picture, not just the medication.”
Parents of Hampshire patient
“Like most clinics, we offer assessments of ADHD. Unlike most clinics, I ask what’s actually causing it.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Yes, it’s a mad world. And if you feel it’s making you mentally ill, we’re here to help.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Now a teenager, our son is flourishing after finding nursery and school tricky. We couldn’t be happier or more proud.”
Parents of Southampton patient
“The quality of psychiatric care I provide may also be available within the NHS. Meanwhile, here’s my number.”
Dr Richard Fry
“I prefer to treat mental illness holistically. If you prefer a more conventional method, there are many other excellent services out there.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Dr Fry diagnosed our daughter’s illness and identified the right psychologist to support us. We’ve seen a huge amount of progress since.”
Parents of Brighton patient
“I’m the child psychiatrist your GP would refer you to if only you’d managed to see your GP.”
Dr Richard Fry

“An expert in child psychiatry, Richard’s innovative thinking and vibrant energy brings a unique perspective to clients.”

Lars Luno, Consultant Clinical Psychologist
“As a patient you don’t just get my help, you get the back-up of my entire team.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Many parents suffer from anxiety on behalf of their children. I can help.”
Dr Richard Fry
“I could write a book about modern mental disorders. But I think my time is better spent treating them.”
Dr Richard Fry
“You many need an assessment. You may need treatment. Both are available at this practice.”
Dr Richard Fry
“If a psychiatric assessment is all you need, this doctor will see you now.”
Dr Richard Fry

“Dr Fry looks beyond symptoms and sees the whole child, hormones, gut health and genetics. Bringing science to psychiatry.”

Andrew Harpham-Salter, Consultant Therapist

“Dry Fry is an innovator who cares deeply about the mental well-being of children and young people.”

Dr Damaris Stuart William
“I wish we had more gems like Richard working in UK psychiatry.”
Lucinda Miller, Clinical lead, NatureDoc
“I believe you can’t successfully treat mental illness without first understanding the mad world we live in.”
Dr Richard Fry
“ADHD? ASD? BPD? MDD? Understanding the causes of such conditions is more helpful than simply labelling them.”
Dr Richard Fry
“You may be the parent, not the patient. But you will benefit from my treatment too.”
Dr Richard Fry
“There are some outstanding psychiatrists out there. But not many with such outstanding support staff.”
Dr Richard Fry
“If you just want an ADHD assessment you’ve come to the right place. If you want deeper diagnosis, you’ve come to the right place.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Our aim is to guide patients back to better mental health, not to a life of medication.”
Dr Richard Fry
“My team responds fast to email enquiries. Because no-one should have to wait too long for an assessment.”
Dr Richard Fry

“We cannot thank Dr Fry enough for helping with our son’s anxieties.”

Family of private patient, Winchester
“I’m not a one-prognosis-fits-all psychiatrist precisely because you’re not a one-symptom-shows-all patient.”
Dr Richard Fry
“You may need your head examined. But to do that I suggest we examine all of you.”
Dr Richard Fry
“Be advised: I may well prescribe other things for your mental health than just drugs.”
Dr Richard Fry

“Seeing Dr Fry was the best decision we made.”

Family of Cambridge private patient
“What do you call a psychiatrist who treats not just the head but the whole person? A vast improvement.”
Dr Richard Fry

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just get a report?

Yes, though I strongly recommend you consider treatment which might well be more beneficial and better than long-term medication.

Will that report help my child get the support and allowances needed?

It should, but ultimately that outcome may rest with other authorities.

Will I get medication if I need it?

Yes, within days if appropriate, direct from us. Please note, this is not always the case with other assessment services.

What else will I get?

A first-class holistic approach that works with you to provide what’s needed: diet changes, lifestyle work, supplements, psychological, and somatic work where appropriate and by agreement.

How much does an assessment cost?

A Comprehensive Integrative Psychiatric assessment costs £1500. Wait times are generally less than 4 weeks and your emails will be answered promptly.

Can I get treatment online?

Almost all our diagnosis and treatment is online. I have considerable skill and years of experience in this area, especially with children.

Can I get an appointment face to face? 

If you prefer to be seen in person, this may possibly be arranged for a small extra fee. But in our experience it is hardly ever needed.