Clarity before treatment

Gain a clear, expert understanding of what is driving your stress and/or anxiety, and a personalised plan for what to do next

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Dr Lily Krause, Dr Nihara Krause MBE

Welcome to Krause Clinical Psychology (KCP), a specialist online clinic helping you get to the root of your stress and anxiety.

Through the KCP Clarity Assessment™, we work with you to help you understand what is really driving your difficulties and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations on the support most likely to help.

So you can move forward on the right path from the outset.

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KCP Clarity Assessment™

  • Two sessions with Dr Lily Krause, a Clinical Psychologist, alongside a structured online assessment and relevant psychometric measures

  • A personalised psychological formulation that identifies the root causes of your difficulties, what is maintaining them, and how to move forward

  • A clear, detailed written report for you, translating complex clinical understanding into something practical and easy to use

  • Evidence-based recommendations and next steps, including practical actions you can take immediately and choosing the right additional support if needed

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Our Senior Team
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“We often see people who are seeking help for the first time, or who have had unhelpful and frustrating experiences with treatment simply because the wrong approach was taken from the start.

“We developed the KCP Clarity Assessment™ to fully understand you and your anxiety first, before guiding you towards the approach most likely to help.”

Dr Nihara Krause MBE and Dr Lily Krause, co-founders of KCP

Finding the right support can be difficult

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1 in 5 adults in England experiences a common mental health condition, yet getting the right support is not always straightforward.

Starting with the wrong approach often leads to frustration, demotivation and ineffective treatment. But with so many professionals and approaches available, it is easy to do.

A clear, evidence-based understanding of your difficulties can make a real difference, helping you take the right next step with confidence.

Sources: NHS Digital, Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey 2023–24; Bradford et al., BMJ Quality & Safety, 2024.

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The KCP Clarity Assessment™

Our expert, in-depth assessment was developed for people who may:

  • be experiencing stress or anxiety

  • be unsure where to start

  • feel frustrated about not knowing who can really help

  • be unclear what support might actually look like

  • have tried something previously that didn’t work

We combine our expertise in Clinical Psychology with your understanding of yourself to build a clear picture of what is driving your difficulties and how best to address them.

Your tailored recommendations may include practical strategies, suggested therapeutic approaches, or guidance on whether additional specialist support would be helpful.

For some, this clarity is enough to move forward independently. For others, it provides a clear foundation for accessing the right therapy.

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Assess Your Fit

  • I didn't know where to start to be honest. I have had varying levels of anxiety for years and everything I tried, from therapy to medication, didn't do the job. In hindsight, I didn't really understand what I was trying to improve but now I feel confident to start properly.

    Charlie, 34 - Surrey

  • I was recommended a course of CBT a few years ago and I wish I had had an assessment and expert opinion first. The CBT ended up making my anxiety worse as it was simply not right for me or my symptoms at the time.

    Lucy, 26 - London

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

A full list of FAQs can be found here.

  • When you feel stressed or anxious, it’s natural to want relief quickly. But without a clear understanding of what is driving the difficulty, it’s easy to choose support that doesn’t quite fit.

    You may have even received help, but become less interested or engaged with it as it did not feel quite what you needed.

    Stress and anxiety can look similar on the surface yet be maintained by very different patterns.

    A KCP Clarity Assessment™ helps you understand what is happening, what is keeping it going, and which evidence-based next steps are most likely to help.

    For some people, that clarity is enough to create the necessary change itself.

    For others, it ensures that any further support is focused, efficient and worthwhile.

    You can see if it it suitable for you here.

  • Therapy involves ongoing sessions, whereas a KCP Clarity Assessment™ is a one-off process.

    It often takes place before or even instead of therapy, and is focussed on providing clarity, direction and confidence as you manage your anxiety.

    A KCP Clarity Assessment™ ensures that you are on the right path from the start.

    Read more here.

  • We offer something different from standard mental health support: clarity before action.

    Our KCP Clarity Assessments™ are led by highly experienced Clinical Psychologists and focus on building a deep, structured understanding of your difficulties, rather than moving quickly into treatment that may not fully fit.

    It is not uncommon for people to move towards the support that is most readily available even if it is not suitable for them.

    We take the time to look at the bigger picture, including your history, current challenges, and the patterns that may be keeping things going. This allows us to develop a personalised formulation that explains what is happening and, importantly, what is most likely to help.

    Clients choose KCP because they want expert input, clear direction, and confidence in their next steps, whether that is therapy, a different type of support, or a more informed decision about what to do next.

  • KCP Clarity Assessments™ cost £495.

    Many people find they offer strong value because they help you avoid investing time, money and motivation in approaches that are not the right fit.

    A standard course of therapy or treatment can cost significantly more, especially if it turns out not to be the right one for you.

    The KCP Clarity Assessment™ provides expert clarity upfront, so you can move forward with confidence in the right next steps.

    You can see if it is suitable for you here.

  • This service is a good fit if you want expert clarity about stress or anxiety and a clear, expert-led plan for you next steps.

    You may be unsure what level of support you may need, whether therapy is appropriate and if so which type, or you want to understand more before committing to a long-term plan.

    You can assess your suitability for a KCP Clarity Assessment™ here.

Written and reviewed by Dr Nihara Krause MBE and Dr Lily Krause, HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologists

Last reviewed April 2026