An assessment for an NHS client is approximately 30 mins, where as for a private client it is approximately 45 mins to an hour long, this will be dependant on how the initial part of the assessment goes and how complex your condition.
This is gives the practitioner the opportunity to spend time getting to know you and your needs and wants, work through your medical history and where clinically appropriate perform some initial treatment on you. The NHS assessments a slightly shorter as we are sent some information by your GP.
In the assessment your practitioner will discuss with you any future treatments plans and options with you.