Specialist Neuro-Affirming Assessment & Therapy Service
Based in Kent, Supporting Children, Young People and Adults Nationwide
Understand what you need.
Find the right next step.
Neuro-affirming diagnostic and needs assessment, therapy and practical support for children, young people and adults — based in Kent and supporting people nationwide. Lycali is led and delivered through a multidisciplinary team bringing together allied health professionals, psychology and psychiatry.
Start here if you’re unsure
Choose the questionnaire that best matches what you are exploring. You do not need a diagnosis to identify your needs or begin accessing appropriate support.
Discovery Needs-Led Check-Ins
These short questionnaires explore how everyday life is affecting you or your child. They identify areas that may benefit from greater understanding, adjustments or support without suggesting or ruling out a diagnosis.
Diagnostic screening questionnaires
Screening questionnaires do not provide a diagnosis. They can help you decide whether further assessment may be worth considering. View all screening questionnaires.
You do not need a diagnosis to access support
Diagnosis can be helpful for understanding, treatment or formal adjustments, but support should be based on the needs affecting everyday life. Lycali can help before assessment, while you are waiting, or where no diagnostic assessment is being pursued.
The Discovery Pathway: support before diagnosis
Start at the point that feels right. The pathway is flexible, and completing a check-in does not commit you to assessment or further services.
Free Discovery Check-In
Complete the age-appropriate questionnaire and receive an immediate summary of the areas currently having the greatest effect.
Needs Profile & Consultation — £199
Choose a fuller professional analysis and consultation to explore strengths, barriers, priorities and suitable next steps.
Needs-Led Support
Where appropriate, continue with six clinician-led Discovery sessions and use the companion app for practical ideas between appointments.
Assessment Where Helpful
If appropriate, we can discuss diagnostic or specialist assessment. A diagnosis is not required to use the earlier stages.
ADHD assessment + complimentary post-diagnostic session
New self-funded adult and child ADHD assessment bookings secured by 30 September 2026 include a complimentary 50-minute post-diagnostic psychoeducation session.
Understand needs. Find support that fits.
The Framework connects two clinician-led pathways. Discovery explores needs before or without a diagnosis; Navigate helps people understand an autism, ADHD or dyslexia diagnosis and put learning into daily life. You can start at the stage that fits you.
Discovery Pathway
Start with an age-appropriate check-in, then choose a fuller needs profile and consultation if helpful. Six clinician-led sessions can explore strengths, support needs and practical changes. Discovery does not diagnose or rule out a condition.
Explore DiscoveryNavigate Pathway
Six clinician-led psychoeducation sessions help a person understand their diagnosis, choose useful adjustments and identify next steps. The clinician guides the outcome; there is no Navigate questionnaire in the app.
Explore NavigateSupport between sessions in the app
Participants are given access to an age-appropriate app route with session themes, practical resources and space for reflection. The clinician leads the sessions and provides a separate summary report at the end.
What helps me?
Explore how I learn, what matters to me and what helps each day.
My strengths and choices
Explore what my diagnosis means for me and try ideas between sessions.
My priorities
Choose strategies that fit my life and note what helped.
These are illustrations of the age-specific app routes. The app supports work between appointments and does not replace a clinician-led session or diagnostic assessment. See what support may follow diagnosis →
Choose what best describes where you are now
I’m exploring an assessment
Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, Irlen Syndrome and communication assessments.
Explore assessments → 02I already have a diagnosis
Navigate offers clinician-led psychoeducation to understand autism, ADHD or dyslexia and apply helpful strategies.
Explore the Navigate Pathway → 03I need therapy or emotional support
Psychological therapies and specialist support for emotional wellbeing and everyday life.
Explore therapy → 04I need help understanding my needs
Discovery explores strengths, everyday barriers and practical support before or without a diagnosis.
Explore Discovery →Find the right specialist service
The homepage keeps things simple. Select a service to see the full pathway, what is included, fees and next steps.
ADHD Assessment
Specialist assessment for children and adults, with clear feedback and personalised recommendations.
View ADHD assessment →Autism Assessment
Neuro-affirming autism assessment using recognised clinical approaches and developmental history.
View autism assessment →Dyslexia & Dyscalculia
Specific learning difficulty assessments exploring literacy, processing, numeracy and learning needs.
Explore assessments →Speech & Language
Assessment and therapy for speech, language, communication and functional communication needs.
Explore SLT →Psychosocial Support
Needs assessment and practical intervention focused on meaningful change in everyday life.
Explore psychosocial support →Workplace Needs Assessment
Identify strengths, barriers and practical reasonable adjustments for work or study.
View workplace assessment →Discovery Needs Profile
A structured, multidisciplinary exploration of strengths, barriers, everyday functioning and support needs before assessment, while waiting or where no diagnosis is being pursued.
Explore needs-led support →Schools, commissioned services & partnership working
Lycali also works with education settings, local authorities, healthcare organisations and other professionals who need flexible specialist neurodevelopmental provision.
Schools & Early Years
Speech and Language Therapy, SEND support, EHCP-related work, staff coaching, training and wider neurodevelopmental support.
Explore education support →Local Authorities & Commissioners
Specialist capacity for commissioned assessment, therapy, post-diagnostic support and multidisciplinary neurodevelopmental pathways.
Discuss commissioned provision →Healthcare & Provider Partnerships
Partnership working with NHS teams, independent providers, insurers and allied professionals where additional specialist capacity is required.
Start a partnership conversation →Specialist support with practical next steps
We aim to make the process understandable, supportive and useful — whether you are exploring a diagnosis, seeking therapy or trying to understand what support might help.
Still not sure what support you need?
Book a focused conversation with a specialist clinician to discuss your situation, ask questions and identify the most appropriate next step.
Ready to take the next step?
Tell us what you are looking for. If you are unsure which pathway is right, our team can help guide you.
Referral Form
Reviews
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"Lycali provided a thorough and compassionate autism assessment. Everything was explained clearly, and I finally feel understood. I wish I’d done this sooner."
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"I’ve worked with other services before, but Lycali stands out for their professionalism and empathy. My therapist helped me navigate some really difficult times with sensitivity and skill."
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I just wanted to say thank you to Dr Isobel Robb and Stephanie for making the assessment comfortable for both me and my parents to conduct. It was very thorough and the outcome will definitely help me in my future. I'm really thankful for receiving the results so quickly
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“Thank you so much for all your help, support and care. You have explained everything we needed and thank you for saying I can get in touch if we need any more help.”
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“You were very patient with our son and always gave us ideas so that we could support him between therapy sessions. Thank you so much!”
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“After our daughter's Speech and language assessment, you offered great feedback and your report was very detailed. This was a huge help towards the EHCP process.”
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"My daughter’s speech has improved so much in just a few months. Our speech therapist at Lycali was kind, engaging, and always kept us involved with providing follow up activities. I highly recommend them."
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“Heidi was very engaging and really listened to the needs of my son. She explained her methods and gave us tips to try at home. We are really pleased with the service.”
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“The calls have helped me to find more space and given me a safe space to discuss and release emotions. Tim's nature and communication is comforting and supportive, he adds thoughts and questions which offer space to analyse and to help growth.”
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"Heidi was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She gave our son room to explore and enjoyable targets".
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"Heidi was very patient with my child and has made him confident to use his voice"
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"I can’t thank you enough for your help and support with my son. I will most certainly be coming back to your services again for an autism assessment".
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"The ADHD assessment process was seamless, evidence-based, and respectful. I felt listened to throughout, and the diagnosis has helped me finally understand myself."
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Everything has been amazing so thanks to you, Isobel and Stephanie. You have made things really easy with clear and quick communication and they really created a safe environment instantly.
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Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with your staff. They were really kind and helpful and made the process easier for both me and Matilda.
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"We had a brilliant experience with Lycali. The assessment process was clear, kind, and professional from start to finish. My son felt at ease, and we finally have a clear plan for supporting his needs."
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"I was nervous about starting therapy, but the team at Lycali made me feel heard and respected from day one. Their care was outstanding, and the progress I’ve made is life-changing."
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The psychoeducation sessions at Lycali were incredibly helpful for our family. After our child’s autism diagnosis, we felt overwhelmed and unsure what it all meant for daily life. The sessions explained everything clearly and helped us understand our child’s strengths as well as their differences. We left feeling more confident.
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