Private Sexual Health Clinics Essex
Gain peace of mind about your sexual health by visiting one of our clinics in Essex. As one of the UK’s leading providers of private sexual health testing, we provide discreet, fast, and accurate results that you can trust. Find a private sexual health clinic in Essex below and book your test today.
Our Sexual Health Clinics in Essex
We have a large number of private STD clinics across the county of Essex, including clinics in Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford, Basildon, Hornchurch, and Ilford. All of our clinics are easily accessible via main roads or public transport, meaning you’ll always find an option that suits your location and needs. Many of our clinics also offer evening or weekend appointments to suit your schedule.
Chelmsford
Cromar Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QE- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
Our private sexual health clinic in Chelmsford is located on Cromar Way, a business estate to the South West of the town. The clinic is easily accessible from the centre of Chelmsford, being just a 5 minute drive or an 18 minute walk from Chelmsford Station.
Chelmsford - High Chelmer
High Chelmer, Chelmsford, CM1 1XL- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Onsite parking
Our clinic is located in High Chelmer Shopping Centre and is easily accessible by public transport via Chelmsford Train Station, which is just an 8 minute walk away. Those travelling by car can find us just off the Parkway, with ample parking space at the shopping centre.
Basildon
Gardiners Link, Basildon. SS14 3HZ- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
The A127 and Gardiners Link will bring you directly to our Mayflower clinic if you're using the roads. The journey from Basildon bus station takes just over 20 minutes, with the service running every half an hour. This clinic is also accessible on foot, taking around 40 minutes to arrive from the town centre.
Romford
The Parade, Colchester Road, Romford, RM3 0AQ- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
- Onsite parking
Our Romford STD clinic is located just inside the M25 on The Parade at Harold Park. It’s actually right in between Brentwood and Romford and is easily accessible via Colchester Road (A12) in both directions. Due to its location right next to the M25, you’ll be able to access the clinic from a number of nearby towns on the M25.
Hornchurch
Billet Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 1XA- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Onsite parking
The private sexual health clinic in Hornchurch is located on Billet Lane near the Queen’s Theatre and Arts Centre. It’s ideally located for anyone arriving by car, with a small car park available. The clinic is also well connected to public transport, with Emerson Park station just a short walk away.
Colchester - Ardleigh
Mayfly Way, Evolve Business Park, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7WX- Great availability*
Our private sexual health clinic in Colchester is located just outside of the town centre, at Evolve Business Park. Get to the clinic via car, which will take just under 15 minutes, or via public transport. From the train station, use the 2/87/104/8 services to reach our clinic, which should take around an hour. To get to us by car, use the A134. Our Colchester clinic also offers excellent access to private testing for people in nearby towns, such as Dedham, Ardleigh, or Manningtree.
Colchester - High Street
High Street, Colchester, CO1 1DB- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
Our sexual health clinic in Colchester is fabulously located right on the high street - perfect for anyone living or working around the city centre. We're about a 10 minute walk from the Colchester Town train station, or, you can catch the S4 Colchester Shuttles service to our clinic, which takes about 5 minutes. On-street parking is limited, but there are paid car parks nearby.
London - Ilford
Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue, IG2 6JX- Great availability*
- Good public transport
- Evening & weekend appointments
Find this sexual health clinic on Woodford Avenue, which is ideal for those working and living around the area. Our Ilford clinic location is well-connected by public transport, with Gants Hill Underground Station (served by the Central line) just a few buildings down, making it easily accessible for visitors from across London.
Private STD Testing in Essex
Your Sexual Health offers a range of private STD testing options in Essex. We provide screenings for the most common sexually-transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, HIV, Hepatitis B & C, and syphilis. If you want to test for more than one STD at a time, try our Comprehensive Profiling Test, which can test for seven STDs from the same swab sample.
For accurate test results a short time after exposure, explore our Early Detection Tests, which can offer accurate results just 14 days after exposure. If you have any questions about the most suitable test for you, you can contact us by using the chat function or calling 0161 660 2599.
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 5 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 28 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Blood Sample
Urine Sample
Tests For
Accurate from 14 days
This is the amount of time you must wait from exposure to testing
Turnaround time 2 days
The turnaround time in working days, once your sample is received by the lab.
Home Test & Home Visit available
We'll send a sample collection kit to your door
Our Private STD Clinics in Essex (FAQs)
Your Sexual Health is one of the UK’s leading providers of private sexual health testing, with over 100 clinics nationwide – providing fast, accurate results that you can trust. We’re also proud to be the only provider in the UK to offer a free private GP consultation should you test positive.
Our Essex sexual health clinics have been carefully selected to provide a discreet, professional and confidential service you can trust. As these are general health clinics, nobody will know the reason for your visit.
You can book with confidence knowing your privacy is protected at every stage. Find out more about Your Sexual Health here.
When you arrive at one of our Essex clinics, you’ll be greeted by a friendly member of our team. The medical practitioner will make sure you feel comfortable before taking your sample and sending it off to the nearest laboratory. There is no need for long waits, as you might see with NHS GUM clinics.
Once your results are ready, we will contact you through your preferred contact method or via our online portal. In the unfortunate event that your results come back positive, these can either be discussed with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation free of charge. If you’d like this to be arranged, please contact our team once your results have been released.
We offer sexual health clinics across Essex, with locations in Chelmsford, Basildon, Romford, Hornchurch and Colchester. This spread gives you a range of options across the region, whether you’re based locally or travelling in from nearby areas.
With multiple clinics available, you can choose the most convenient location for your visit rather than being limited to a single site.
If your result from our sexual health clinic in Essex is positive, you won’t be left on your own. You can choose to speak with your own GP, or we can arrange a private GP consultation for you – completely free of charge. The GP will review your result, discuss your options, and provide guidance on treatment if needed.
We’re proud to be the only online private STI testing provider currently offering this level of post-result support for free.
If you need to get tested for an STD, but don’t have the time to wait several days for a result, our instant testing options provide laboratory-quality results in under half an hour while you wait at one of our Essex clinics.
Our Instant Tests can help to diagnose HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhoea, syphilis, and herpes.
Sexual Health (FAQs)
Get clear answers to common questions about sexual health testing — including how tests work, when to take them, result times, and what happens next.
Symptoms vary depending on the infection, and many people experience no symptoms at all.
Common symptoms may include:
- Unusual discharge
- Pain during sex or urination
- Sores, ulcers, blisters or rashes
- Itching or irritation
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
- Testicular pain
- Lumps or swelling in the groin
Even without symptoms, infections can still cause health complications and be passed on to others. Testing is the only reliable way to know for certain.
Learn more about STD symptoms in our blog: How long after sex do STI symptoms appear?
No STI test is accurate immediately after exposure.
Each infection has a “window period” — the time needed for it to become detectable. Testing before this period may result in a false negative.
Every test displays an “Accurate From” timeframe. If you test earlier, you may need to retest once the advised window period has passed.
Learn more about exposure times for different STDs in our blog: How long after sex should you test for STDs?
Yes. Your Sexual Health provides a confidential service, with your test details shared only with the professionals involved in delivering your care, including our laboratory and, where relevant, the clinic carrying out your appointment. Your results are delivered securely through our online portal, which you can access using the login details created when you place your order.
If you require treatment following a positive result, we can arrange a free private GP consultation to discuss your result and the next steps. We will always ask for your permission before sharing your details with any partner medical provider.
Your results will not be added to your NHS medical records unless you specifically request this. We retain customer information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the service and meet our legal obligations, after which it is securely deleted.
Yes. We can arrange a consultation with a private GP for any positive tests – free of charge. They can arrange prescriptions for you and provide advice on treatment, precautions, timelines, and follow-up tests.
No. Our service is completely confidential between Your Sexual Health, the clinic you choose, our laboratory, and yourself. Should your test return a positive result, we can refer you to our partner medical organisation for treatment and a consultation, so that you don’t need to tell your regular GP if you don’t want to.
No. Your test and results are not automatically added to your NHS medical record. We do not disclose your results to any third party. If you wish to share your results with your GP, this must be done at your request.
Yes. Our team of trained experts are on hand to explain your results and talk you through what they mean. If you require it, we can recommend an independent private GP to you at no extra cost.
Try to avoid having sex or practice safe sex. This should be done at all times, irrespective of your results. If you believe you have an STD, because you’ve got symptoms or because someone has told you that you might have caught it from them, then you should avoid having sex at all until you are all clear.
We cover all of the most common STDs with our extensive range of tests. Many of our tests cover multiple tests at once to give you peace of mind, while we also provide single STD tests if you know exactly what you’re testing for.
Take a look at our category pages to see what tests are available:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhoea
- HIV
- Syphilis
- Genital Herpes
- Hepatitis B & C
- All Tests