What is ADHD?

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention regulation, impulse control, activity levels, and executive functioning skills such as planning, organisation, and task initiation. For many adults, ADHD isn’t about a lack of effort — it’s about the brain finding it harder to consistently manage focus, motivation, and follow-through, especially when demands are high.

ADHD can present in different ways. Some people experience primarily inattentive difficulties (such as distractibility, forgetfulness, or mental “fog”), while others experience more hyperactive or impulsive traits (such as restlessness, interrupting, or acting quickly). Many adults experience a combination.

How ADHD can impact day-to-day life

Adult ADHD can affect everyday functioning in ways that are often misunderstood, especially when someone appears “high functioning” on the outside. It may contribute to:

• difficulty starting tasks, even when they feel important

• procrastination and last-minute pressure cycles

• inconsistent attention (including hyperfocus on some tasks and switching off with others)

• challenges with time management and time awareness

• disorganisation, clutter, or difficulty keeping on top of admin

• forgetfulness (appointments, messages, deadlines, losing items)

• feeling overwhelmed quickly, especially with multiple demands

• emotional intensity, irritability, or stress reactivity

• relationship strain due to misunderstandings or inconsistency

• burnout from masking, overworking, or compensating

Many adults develop coping strategies that help them manage — but often at a cost, such as anxiety, low confidence, chronic stress, or exhaustion. A high-quality assessment can provide clarity, validation, and a pathway forward.

Our approach

We provide a comprehensive adult ADHD assessment using validated screening measures alongside a structured clinical interview. This allows us to understand your current difficulties in context, explore developmental history, and assess the impact of symptoms across key areas of life such as work, relationships, and daily functioning.

Our assessments are informed by NICE guidelines and reflect best-practice clinical standards. Where clinically appropriate, we also include a brief autism differential screen, recognising that ADHD and autism can sometimes overlap and present in similar ways.

Our aim is to offer a process that feels thorough, supportive, and genuinely helpful — so you leave with clarity and practical next steps.