How a Private ADHD Assessment with a Psychologist Can Help

A private ADHD assessment with a qualified psychologist can provide clarity, understanding, and a solid clinical foundation for next steps.

It can help with:

• Understanding whether ADHD criteria are met

A thorough assessment explores your developmental history, current difficulties, and how symptoms affect daily life, in line with NICE guidelines.

• Making sense of lifelong patterns

Many people seek assessment to understand long-standing challenges with attention, organisation, emotions, or impulsivity. A psychological assessment helps link these patterns together.

• Identifying overlapping or co-existing difficulties

ADHD often overlaps with anxiety, depression, trauma, or autistic traits. Assessment can help clarify what is contributing to your current difficulties.

• Providing a clear written report for Occupational and Educational accommodations

You receive a detailed report explaining the clinical reasoning, conclusions, and recommendations. This can support workplace or educational adjustments where appropriate.

• Informing next steps What a Private ADHD Assessment with a Psychologist Can Help With

Recommendations may include psychological strategies, therapy options, reasonable adjustments, lifestyle supports, or guidance on whether a medical opinion may be helpful.

• Reducing uncertainty and self-doubt

Even when ADHD is not diagnosed, many people find the process validating and helpful in understanding themselves better.

What it doesn’t do

A psychological ADHD assessment does not prescribe medication, guarantee access to NHS services, or replace ongoing medical care. It is one part of a wider support pathway.

If you’re considering an ADHD assessment and would like to talk things through, you’re very welcome to get in touch. I’m happy to answer questions, discuss whether an assessment feels right for you, and explain what the process would look like. You don’t need to have everything figured out — we can take it step by step, at a pace that feels manageable.