Clarity on ADHD, and a clear path forward.
A comprehensive psychiatric assessment for adults who suspect they may have ADHD -whatever your history -leading to a clear diagnosis and, where appropriate, a personalised treatment plan.
Often missed in childhood, still very real in adulthood
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting attention, impulse control and activity regulation. It doesn't disappear with age -many adults were never assessed as children, particularly women and people who compensated well at school, and only recognise the pattern later in life, often after a period of stress, a new job, or a diagnosis in their own child.
ADHD presents differently from person to person -predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, or a combination of both. A proper assessment looks at your full history, not just a checklist of symptoms.
What ADHD can look like day to day
Everyone is different, and having a few of these traits doesn't necessarily mean ADHD -but if several feel persistent and have affected you since childhood, an assessment can help bring clarity.
Difficulty sustaining attention
Losing focus during tasks or conversations, trouble following through on instructions, frequent careless mistakes.
Disorganisation
Losing track of belongings, missing deadlines, struggling to plan and prioritise multi-step tasks.
Restlessness
Feeling physically or mentally restless, difficulty sitting through meetings or relaxing without activity.
Impulsivity
Interrupting others, making quick decisions without weighing consequences, difficulty waiting your turn.
Emotional dysregulation
Quick frustration, rejection sensitivity, or emotions that feel more intense or harder to manage than expected.
Procrastination & time blindness
Chronic lateness, underestimating how long tasks take, and difficulty starting things without pressure.
What a full ADHD assessment involves
A thorough, structured process -not a five-minute checklist.
Clinical interview
A detailed conversation about your current difficulties, how they affect your work, relationships and daily life, and your personal and family history.
Developmental history review
Looking back at childhood and adolescence to establish whether traits were present from an early age, as required for diagnosis.
Standardised rating scales
Validated ADHD questionnaires to structure and quantify symptoms across settings and time.
Diagnostic formulation & report
A clear diagnostic conclusion, with a written report you can keep and share with your GP or employer if needed.
Treatment planning
If a diagnosis is confirmed, we discuss options together -medication, psychoeducation, and behavioural strategies -and agree a plan.
Alongside medication, many patients also find CBT therapy helpful for building practical coping strategies.
ADHD assessment & ongoing care
The assessment fee includes the clinical interview, rating scales, diagnostic report and initial treatment plan.
Fees
ADHD assessment -your questions
I was never assessed as a child -can I still be diagnosed now?
Yes. Many adults, especially women, are never identified in childhood. The assessment includes a careful look back at your developmental history to establish whether traits were present early on, even if they were never formally recognised.
How long does the assessment take?
The comprehensive ADHD assessment is typically completed within one extended appointment, with the written report and treatment plan following shortly after.
Can you prescribe medication?
Yes. If a diagnosis is confirmed and medication is appropriate, treatment options are discussed as part of the assessment, with follow-up reviews to monitor response and adjust dosage.
Is the assessment covered by insurance?
Many private health insurers offer partial cover for psychiatric assessments. I'd recommend checking directly with your provider, as cover varies by plan.