ADHD Services for Adults

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can affect each adult differently. The right ADHD diagnosis means you can move forward with confidence, knowing you can access the expert support you need to thrive.

How An Assessment Works

Understanding ADHD

ADHD Signs

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How an adult ADHD assessment works

To be able to help you in the most positive way, we first need to fully understand your neurodevelopmental makeup and needs. Our specialist team will conduct a thorough, expert assessment to ascertain if you do, or don’t, have ADHD.

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Screening

If you think you may have ADHD, our free screening process will give clarity and insight. It will be carried out by our psychology team, led by a consultant clinical psychologist. If the results are indicative of ADHD, we’ll recommend a diagnostic assessment to give a definitive answer.

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Understanding you Better

Before we arrange your assessment, we ask someone who knows you well (ideally since you were young) to fill in a report form and an online screening tool, so we can understand more about you and how you were as a child. This is because neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD are always with us, right from birth. A better understanding of your strengths and needs helps our clinical team with their assessment, but if you don’t have someone who can help give details don’t worry. We’ll still be able to carry out your assessment and would just ask you to bring as much information as you can about how you were as a child. For example, old school reports.

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Diagnostic Assessment

The diagnostic assessment is carried out by either a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, who are experts in identifying ADHD in adults. During the appointment, they will carry out a thorough clinical interview using the DIVA-2, which covers questions about how your symptoms or traits are impacting on your life at home and at work, your relationships, plus what you were like as a child. They will compile all the information that has been gathered during and prior to the assessment and consider this against the DSM-5 criteria to determine whether you do, or don’t, meet the threshold for a diagnosis of ADHD. The outcome will be explained to you on the day, along with recommendations for adjustments at home and work as well as support options available to you.

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Diagnostic Report

Following the assessment, we will provide you with a comprehensive report giving a full breakdown of the assessment and our findings. The assessment outcome will be clear and easy to understand. It will include both our recommendations and helpful signposting for post-diagnostic support and treatment available at Psicon.

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Treatment and Support

If the results of the assessment indicate that you have ADHD, we will go through all the relevant support options with you. This usually looks like a ‘menu’ of possibilities (including medication and therapeutic options) and we’ll help you select those you feel would work best for you. If you choose to opt for medication to treat your symptoms, a specialist prescriber will assess your suitability for treatment, carry out some routine tests and, if appropriate, initiate a treatment plan for you. After your first prescription, you will be asked to have regular reviews with your prescriber who will monitor the efficacy of the medication and any side effects you might have. When you and your clinician feel that the treatment is working and a stable dose has been reached, we will make a referral to your local NHS ADHD service or GP, who will take over the management of the prescriptions and routine monitoring.

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Understanding Adult ADHD

Cherishing unique minds

Many adults are neurodivergent; this is true for millions of people. Having ADHD doesn't mean you have a trait that needs changing, but that your brain processes attention, time and motivation differently from neurotypical people. An adult ADHD assessment is the first step to understanding your unique way of thinking.

However, unrecognised ADHD can cause significant challenges in work, relationships and daily life. Through professional assessment and diagnosis, we can provide strategies, support and therapies to help you harness your strengths and move forward with clarity, confidence and direction.

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ADHD Signs

You may be experiencing…

Although there are many things that ADHD people share, every person’s brain is unique, so adhd can be experienced in different ways.

Personal challenges

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Personal challenges

People with ADHD often find it difficult to get into a hobby or interest or find that they can be very passionate about something but then quickly become interested in something else. People can get drawn into endless scrolling and get frustrated with themselves for not being able to develop more healthy strategies to cope with stress.

Challenges at work

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Challenges at work

Many people with ADHD struggle to reach their potential at work because of the challenges they face in managing time, resources, and relationships. People who have ADHD don’t just struggle to pay attention, they can also ‘hyper focus’ meaning they find it difficult to stop a task and budget their time.

Challenges in relationships

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Challenges in relationships

It can be very difficult to maintain relationships and meet your partner’s needs at the same time as ensuring your own needs are met. Impulsivity can be very difficult to manage and lead to many arguments – knowing if you have ADHD can help others understand that this can’t always be helped.

Challenges at home

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Challenges at home

Keeping on top of housework, finishing DIY projects, dealing with bills and doing the chores are a very different challenge for people with ADHD. While many of us will dislike these kinds of tasks, ADHD makes them incredibly difficult despite the very best efforts. The stress that often comes from feeling these jobs are mounting up can be very distressing.

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Testimonials

Some words from our patients

We've helped thousands of patients over the years, and here are some of their thoughts.

Psicon exceeded our expectations.

From the referral from our local GP, we were kept informed every step of the way. The timescales we were given were shorter on every occasion. The staff were lovely, professional and friendly.

Compassionate and caring service.

Compassionate and caring service. I felt heard and listened to during my appointment, where I was able to learn about my new autism diagnosis.

I was made to feel at ease straight away

The doctor was very patient and understanding and I was treated with the utmost respect. I came away feeling well informed and I have a plan moving forward for my condition.

Thank you once again for all of your help Psicon!

An outstanding company. Are always willing to help on the phone with any questions, concerns or problems. I would recommend them to anyone.

I would recommend this service to anyone that I know.

I attended the practice in June of 2022. The practice had such welcoming and kind staff members. This really eased any anxieties I had about going to the practice, and set a very calming atmosphere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Everyone’s mind is unique. Many of us are neurodiverse. And while the neurological differences that make us individuals can bring challenges, we believe that with understanding, empathy and expert support, everyone can thrive.

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What happens if I'm not diagnosed?

Our adult autism assessment process includes a free screening stage, carried out by our psychology team and led by a consultant clinical psychologist. They will look at information contained within your referral, as well as scores from a well-researched and clinically validated screening tool. This information will show whether ADHD is indicated, or not. And even though it’s not diagnostic, it will enable you to make an informed decision as to whether to proceed with a full assessment before making any financial commitment. However, it is important to understand that despite the screening process being positive for ADHD, sometimes the outcome of the assessment will be a non-diagnosis. This means you don't meet the threshold to be diagnosed with ADHD. If this is the case for you, our clinical team will still be able to provide recommendations for further support and we may even be able to ask your GP to make an onward referral for another type of assessment should this be clinically appropriate.

Will a private ADHD diagnosis for adults be accepted by the NHS?

Our assessments fully comply with NICE guidelines, and we use the highest quality and well-regarded clinical model within our service. We are also a trusted NHS provider and often support different NHS Trusts and ICBs with waiting lists. This means a diagnosis made by our service will be accepted by the NHS.

Do you provide ADHD treatment with medication?

Yes, we can provide treatment for ADHD in the form of medication for clients who have been diagnosed and are deemed suitable for treatment. Before deciding whether medication is the right option for you, you will need to meet with a specialist prescriber who will discuss the benefits and risks of treatment and carry out some medical observations (blood pressure, pulse, height and weight). We will also usually ask your GP to carry out an ECG and sometimes routine blood tests prior to deciding if medication is a safe option for you. If you and the clinician agree that medication is appropriate, we will provide you with a treatment plan and give you your first prescription. You will need to be regularly reviewed to monitor for any side effects and to ascertain if your symptoms are being adequately managed. Sometimes the clinician will need to adjust the dose or type of medication you are prescribed, and this will happen alongside monitoring until you reach a stable dose and you and your clinician feel your ADHD is being adequately managed. We will then ask your GP to take over monitoring and prescribing, but we will always be available to you and your GP for ongoing specialist advice and support.

I don't have anyone to help with the pre-assessment questionnaires, will this affect my assessment?

We ask someone who knows you well to support the assessment process by giving extra information. This is because the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-5) states that to meet the threshold for a diagnosis of ADHD, symptoms/traits/behaviours must have been present from childhood. Put simply, ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by physiological differences in the brain, so will have been with you all your life. However, we understand that some people won't have anyone to support the process, and while this can make it trickier to conclude the assessment, it won't prevent the assessment from going ahead. If you aren't able to find someone to support you, we would advise you to bring as much information as you can that shows your strengths and needs as a child, for example old school reports.

How long will I have to wait before I am assessed?

This often depends upon how quickly we receive the pre-assessment information, but once we've received all questionnaires, we aim to provide an assessment appointment within four to six weeks.

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Every mind is unique. Many adults live with ADHD, and while managing attention, time and organisation can bring daily challenges, we believe that with professional assessment, understanding and targeted support, you can unlock your full potential. That's why we provide private ADHD assessments specifically for adults.

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