Assessment

Adult ADHD assessment

Do you suspect you may be ADHD and are looking for a formal assessment?

Many ADHD individuals go undiagnosed and decide to pursue an assessment later in life. This can be for several reasons, including:

1. Adults may seek ADHD assessments to better understand themselves, explain their challenges, and find a sense of belonging.
2. A diagnosis can support access to help, treatment, and workplace or educational accommodations, as well as improve self-esteem and confidence.
3. Assessments can also provide useful guidance for career choices, performance, and personal development.
4. For some people, a formal diagnosis helps them advocate for their needs within healthcare and other services, and to communicate more effectively with employers, educators, and family members.

How does the process work?

Step 1: After registering with us, we will ask you to complete a form providing background information on your experience and why you believe you may be ADHD.

Step 2: You will meet with your psychologist to discuss your experiences in depth. This may be completed in one meeting, or may take two, depending on your individual needs.

Step 3: Where possible, we will gather collateral information from your parents, family member or other individual who has known you since childhood. This can be done face-to-face or via a form. If you are unable to provide a suitable person, we can still carry out your assessment, but it is helpful to have this additional information.

Step 4: You will meet with your psychologist one final time and arrive at a formal decision as to whether you are ADHD or not. Regardless of the outcome, we will be able to signpost you to further support.

Step 5: If we identify that you are ADHD, we will provide you with a set of documentation to verify your identification/diagnosis.

Post-assessment support: After the assessment, we offer a support session to help you reflect on what comes next. Rather than simply giving you a diagnosis and sending you on your way, these sessions provide space to make sense of the outcome and what it means for you. This might include developing a deeper understanding of neurodivergence, exploring your identity in light of the assessment, and discussing practical strategies that may help with any difficulties you experience.

What are the potential outcomes?

We may identify that you are ADHD. If so, congratulations! We may identity that you are not ADHD. If so, we will be able to signpost you to appropriate support. On rare occasions, we may unable to reach an outcome.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use my private health insurance?

If your private health insurance allows you to select any Registered Psychologist then yes. You will need to arrange payment with your health insurance provider.

Will my assessment be recognised?

Yes. Our assessments follow the best practice guidelines defined by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and are carried out by psychologists registered with the Health & Care Professions Council. However, if you are in any doubt, please check with your workplace/college first.

Can you prescribe medication?

No. Medication can only be prescribed by a physician such as a psychiatrist or a GP. If you would like to start medication, you should speak to your GP about possible pathways before undertaking an assessment.

Do you see people outside of the UK?

No, unfortunately not.

Do family members need to be involved in my assessment?

No. Where possible, we aim to gather collateral information from someone who knew you when you were young, as this can help improve the accuracy of the assessment. However, if nobody is available, or you would prefer not to involve others, your assessment can still proceed.