Talk to a specialist about your child.
Twenty minutes by secure video, at no cost, from wherever you are. You describe what is happening at home. We listen, ask the questions that matter, and tell you honestly whether we can help.
Choose a timeOpens the blip booking calendar in a new tab. No card details, no obligation.
You will speak to one of our clinicians. Meet the team
What actually happens in those 20 minutes
Most parents book this call not knowing what to expect. Here is the whole thing, minute by minute.
You talk
No form to fill in first, no script. Start wherever it makes sense: the thing that happened this morning, or the thing that has been building for two years.
We ask
Sleep, school, friendships, mood, what changed and when, and what you have already tried. The questions a CAMHS clinician would ask.
We tell you what we think
What we are hearing, what we would recommend, and what it would involve. If blip is not the right fit, we say so and point you towards what is.
You talk
No form to fill in first, no script. Start wherever it makes sense: the thing that happened this morning, or the thing that has been building for two years.
We ask
Sleep, school, friendships, mood, what changed and when, and what you have already tried. The questions a CAMHS clinician would ask.
We tell you what we think
What we are hearing, what we would recommend, and what it would involve. If blip is not the right fit, we say so and point you towards what is.
There is no assessment and no diagnosis in these 20 minutes. It is a conversation to work out the right next step for your family.
Why families choose blip.
Every clinician has held a substantive NHS post
No locums, no trainees leading cases. All are registered with the NMC, HCPC, GMC or BABCP.
One named clinician throughout
Your family sees the same person each session, not a different face every time.
Appointments from home, by secure video
Times that work around school and work, without a round trip to a clinic.
Ages 7 to 25, one team
No transfer and no re-referral when a young person turns 18.
What we help with
Support for children, teenagers and young adults aged 7 to 25. If what you are dealing with is not on this list, book the call anyway and we will tell you either way.
Straight answers before you book
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No. Parents and carers can book directly, and so can young people aged 16 and over. Schools and GPs can book on a family's behalf.
Will you try to sell me something?
No. The call ends with a recommendation, not a payment link. If we think you would be better served elsewhere, we tell you where to look. Nothing is booked or charged during the call.
Does my child need to be there?
No. The first call is usually just you. Some parents prefer to speak freely without their child listening, and that is completely fine.
What if you cannot help us?
We say so, and we explain why. We will suggest the type of service that fits better, whether that is your GP, your school's pastoral team, or a different specialist provider.
Is the call confidential?
Yes. What you say stays with the clinical team. The only exception is if we believe a child is at immediate risk of serious harm, which we would always discuss with you first where it is safe to do so.
What happens after the call?
If you decide to go ahead, we send you a short pre-appointment form and match your family to a named clinician. Assessment takes place within three weeks.
If your child is at immediate risk, do not wait for this call. Ring 999, or ring 111 and choose the mental health option. More crisis contacts
Start with a conversation that costs nothing.
Pick a slot that suits you. Twenty minutes, one clinician, and an honest answer at the end of it.