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We're here to offer you a clear, supportive pathway with ongoing care to ensure you receive the help you need.

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What to Expect: Your Journey
The Private Psychiatry Process

Dr. McCann takes a compassionate, individualised approach to mental health care. From your first consultation through ongoing support, you’ll receive clear guidance and personalised treatment designed specifically for your situation.

The process is designed to offer a clear, supportive pathway from diagnosis through to ongoing treatment, to ensure you receive the help you need.

Services and Treatment

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Psychiatric Assessment

Your treatment begins with an initial consultation where Dr McCann will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your symptoms, history, and overall health. This detailed assessment ensures your care is tailored to your unique circumstances and needs.

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Diagnosis

When appropriate, Dr. McCann provides a clear explanation of your symptoms and whether they meet criteria for specific mental health conditions. You will gain understanding about what you are experiencing, removing uncertainty and providing a foundation for effective treatment.

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Personalised Treatment Plan

Based on your assessment, you will receive a treatment plan designed specifically for your needs. This may include medication management, therapy recommendations, lifestyle guidance, or additional specialist assessments - all structured within NICE guidelines.

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Ongoing Support

Dr McCann can offer follow-up appointments or referrals to therapists, GPs, or specialists as needed, ensuring continuous support throughout your treatment. Following the diagnosis, Dr. McCann can offer follow-up consultations or onward referral to therapists, GPs or other specialists. He also offers medication monitoring, medico-legal reports and follow-up assessments.

Booking an Appointment

  • No GP Referral Required – You can book directly with Dr. McCann as a private patient. This means no waiting for referral letters, no complex referral processes, and no delays. Simply contact us when you’re ready to seek support.
  • No Waiting List – Private care with Dr. McCann typically offers appointments within days, allowing you to address your mental health needs when they arise, without joining a long waiting list.
  • Flexible Locations – Consulting rooms or secure online appointments
  • Insurance Accepted – BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, Allianz, WPA, Vitality and other insurers welcomed
  • Self-Pay Options – Competitive rates for those funding their own care

Contact us to discuss your needs and book your initial consultation.

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In Person Psychiatric Appointments

Appointments are available at a central Edinburgh consulting room or at Dr McCann’s private office at Castle Craig Hospital near Peebles in the Borders.

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Online Appointments

For those wanting the convenience of an online appointment, these are held via a secure platform such as Zoom or Teams.

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Hybrid Approach

Many patients start with an in-person consultation for the assessment, then switch to online appointments for conventience. Dr. McCann adapts to what works best for you.

Fees and Insurance

Self-funding patients can simply call and book a consultation. Our fees are as follows:

We welcome individuals with private medical insurance, including providers such as BUPA, AXA Health, AVIVA, Allianz, WPA, and Vitality.

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Initial consultation: £350 (1 hour)
Follow-up consultations: £280 (1/2 hour)

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Private medical insurance

If you are affiliated with a different insurance provider please contact us and we will let you know if we can register.

How to Get Started

If you feel you are struggling with a mental illness or mental health challenges you can begin by self-referring through a phone call or email

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If you're unsure about what support you need or if you have any concerns, we're more than happy to assist you. Whether you’re looking for more information about the services, the types of treatments available, or simply need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to get in touch.