Private ADHD Assessments & Medication Treatment

ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. People with ADHD often have busy, fast-moving brains, and may:

• Find it hard to concentrate on things that don’t interest them
• Feel restless or impulsive
• Think quickly and feel things intensely
• Struggle with waiting, or with following multi-step instructions

There are real strengths that often come with it too, including fast, creative thinking, energy and enthusiasm, flexibility, and natural leadership or communication skills. ADHD doesn’t mean someone is lazy or not trying, it’s a different way the brain works, with both challenges and genuine strengths.

No single test can diagnose ADHD on its own. Instead, we use a structured combination of clinical interviews, validated questionnaires such as the DIVA-5, and clinical observation, carried out by a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and psychiatrists. You can also be assessed through public healthcare services, but going private typically means faster access to experienced clinicians, along with a comprehensive report, personal feedback, and support after diagnosis. Every assessment follows NICE guidance and is diagnosed against the DSM-5 criteria used across the UK and internationally.

No, a GP referral isn’t required. You can book any of our assessments directly through our website, and we’ll confirm your appointment straight away, with no waiting for a referral or approval from anyone else.

You’ll typically be seen within a week of booking, not the months-long waits that are common elsewhere. Once your appointment is confirmed, we’ll guide you through everything you need beforehand, including any forms or questionnaires, so you’re fully prepared when the day arrives.

No – we’re a fully online service, so it doesn’t matter where in the UK you’re based. Assessments are carried out over video call by the same clinicians and to the same clinical standard as an in-person appointment, without the need to travel or wait for a local service near you.

It isn’t a strict requirement. Input from someone who knew you growing up, such as a parent, sibling, or close friend, can add helpful context, particularly since ADHD is usually present from childhood even if it wasn’t picked up on at the time. If that isn’t possible for you, we can still carry out a thorough assessment using your own account, our clinical observations, and any other information available to us.

This is a common concern, and it’s something our clinicians are trained to look out for. Masking – consciously or unconsciously hiding traits to appear more ‘typical’ – is common in ADHD, especially in adults who’ve spent years compensating. We don’t rely only on how you present on the day; we also draw on your lifelong history, questionnaires, and, where available, informant input. If you know you tend to mask, it’s worth mentioning this to your clinician directly, as it helps us build the fullest possible picture.

Many of the things we assess for, like anxiety, emotional overwhelm, attention difficulties, or social challenges, can have a number of different causes, including:

• Anxiety or low mood
• Learning differences
• Sensory processing needs
• Stressful life events
• Needs that have gone unrecognised for a long time

That’s why we take our time and care over every diagnosis, rather than reaching for a label that doesn’t quite fit. If ADHD doesn’t seem to be the right explanation for you, we’ll explain our reasoning, offer recommendations to support you, and point you toward any other assessment or service that makes more sense, so you leave with a clearer understanding either way.

Our reports are accepted by most GPs, schools, employers, and Access to Work. That said, how an individual organisation chooses to act on a report is ultimately down to their own policy, so it’s worth checking directly with them if you have a specific requirement.

Yes. If medication could help, you won’t need to go and find your own prescriber – our in-house prescribers work through titration with you directly, starting at the right dose and adjusting it together, then continue reviewing and prescribing every month afterwards. If you’d rather stay with your GP, we work with GPs to offer shared care instead, if the GP agrees. Alongside medication, we also offer dedicated ADHD coaching, giving you practical, day-to-day support for the parts of life a diagnosis alone doesn’t solve.

No. Shared care depends on your GP agreeing to take over prescribing once your dose is stable, and some GPs and areas don’t offer it. We’ll share your report and treatment plan and ask your GP, but the decision is theirs. If your GP says no, you can carry on with private prescribing through us, and we’ll tell you the costs upfront.

If you’ve already had an assessment elsewhere, we can review your existing report and talk through your options. That might mean a second opinion, ongoing support, or shared care going forward – whatever’s most useful for you.

Yes. We offer payment plans through Klarna, letting you split the cost into 3 monthly payments, so cost doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting assessed.