ADHD Assessments London

Get a clear, high-quality, culturally aware assessment with a specialist clinician — including a detailed report and personalised recommendations

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Pre-Assessment Measures and Interview

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Comprehensive ADHD Assessment

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Feedback and Recommendations

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.

ADHD assessment + autism differential screening battery

  • Our adult ADHD assessment includes a structured clinical interview and a set of validated questionnaires to explore ADHD symptoms, developmental history, and day-to-day impact.

    As part of the assessment, we may use a combination of:

    • ASRS v1.1 (ADHD screening)

    • CAARS 2 (self-report and informant report)

    • DIVA-5 (structured diagnostic interview)

    • QbCheck (objective attention/impulsivity measure, where appropriate)

    We also include brief screening for commonly co-occurring difficulties, such as:

    • PHQ-9 (low mood/depression)

    • GAD-7 (anxiety)

    • ACE (adverse childhood experiences)

    Where clinically relevant, we include an autism differential screen using:

    • AQ-10 (autism screening)

    • CAT-Q (masking and camouflaging, optional)

    This combination helps us form a clear, evidence-informed understanding of your presentation and provide meaningful recommendations for next steps.

  • Step 1 — Booking and intake
    Once booked, you’ll receive an intake pack and screening questionnaires to complete in advance.

    Step 2 — Questionnaires and background information
    Your completed measures help us prepare and ensure the assessment session is focused and clinically meaningful.

    Step 3 — Clinical assessment session
    During the appointment, we explore your current experiences, developmental history, daily functioning, and areas of strength as well as challenge. We’ll also consider overlapping factors that may be contributing.

    Step 4 — Feedback and recommendations
    You’ll receive clear feedback, a summary of findings, and recommendations tailored to your needs. Where included, a written report is provided.

  • If appropriate, we can discuss onward referral options following your assessment. This may include specialist ADHD coaching, or referral for an ADHD medication consultation and titration with a qualified prescribing clinician, such as a psychiatrist or independent pharmacist prescriber, depending on availability and what feels most suitable for you.

    We will talk you through the options, what the process involves, and support you in accessing safe, evidence-based treatment where needed.

ADHD Coaching (Practical Support After Assessment)

An assessment can provide clarity — but many people also want support with the day-to-day reality of living with ADHD. This is where ADHD coaching can be particularly helpful.

ADHD coaching is a structured, practical approach that focuses on building strategies that work with your brain, not against it. It can be especially valuable if you’ve spent years feeling that you “know what to do,” but find it difficult to do it consistently.

ADHD coaching can support you with:

  • planning, routines, and organisation

  • task initiation and reducing procrastination

  • time management and prioritising effectively

  • reducing overwhelm and improving follow-through

  • workplace or study strategies (admin, deadlines, systems)

  • building motivation and sustainable habits

  • managing distraction and improving focus

  • emotional regulation, stress patterns, and self-confidence

Coaching sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. We work together to identify what’s getting in the way, build tools you can apply immediately, and refine strategies over time with gentle accountability and support.

Coaching may be helpful whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, strongly suspect ADHD, or want practical support even without a formal diagnosis.

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