ADHD

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting focus, impulse control, and activity levels. It can impact daily life, work, and relationships, A diagnosis, tailored support for individuals and their families, and medication can all help.

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If you are considering an ADHD assessment please book a via this webpage, and add in the notes that you would like to discuss ADHD.

What is Adult ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. The three key features of adult ADHD are: Inattention, Hyperactivity, & Impulsivity. Individuals diagnosed with ADHD often struggle with these three features in varying degrees.

ADHD or trauma?

There is no single test to diagnose ADHD and ADHD can have very similar presentations to childhood trauma and high anxiety.

The most robust way to assure diagnostic accuracy is to incorporate ADHD assessments into therapy. This approach then supports a holistic management plan to manage the diagnosis without medication. We would recommend 6 sessions plus one write up session for this approach. This would include a personal management plan and written report.

An ADHD assessment involves a number comprehensive assessments, psychometric testing and collecting additional data from a family member, long term partner or long-term friend. The data is then collated and analysed to see if you meet the diagnosis criteria for ADHD.

Please note - we do not prescribe medication

Further reading/support

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ADHD assessment

A test of cognitive ability (this part of the assessment must be completed in person). An ADHD information specific appointment, including the collection of psychometric data and an appointment with a family member or long-term friend and then finally a report feedback session.

You will receive a copy of the report for your record.

A stand alone assessment can be completed in one week.

A stand alone assessment costs £600 including the intake assessment .

An assessment incorporated into therapy would cost £630 (if booked on weekdays) or £700 if booked on evenings or weekends.

Please be aware, an ADHD assessment may result in you not meeting the criteria for ADHD.

Please be aware this assessment is diagnostic only and does not include any advice or prescription for medication.Book an appointment

  • Does counselling/therapy work?

    This is important question. A lot of the success between therapist and client depends on your expectations, and if you feel comfortable with your counsellor. An initial assessment helps to

    1. Clarify your goals from counselling.
    2. See if you feel comfortable in the environment
    3. See if you feel comfortable with the therapist. It is ok, and normal, to change counsellors.

  • How do I know if I need counselling?

    Only you can decide if this is the right time to start therapy. Talking to someone confidentially, who is not a friend or family member can make all the difference.

  • Is counselling confidential?

    Confidentiality will be explained in full during the first session. Ethical guidelines which govern confidentiality in our work can be found here for counsellors, and here for counselling-psychology work. You will be given a copy of our therapeutic contract for your records.

  • How long is counselling?

    Each therapeutic journey is unique to you. You can go to a therapy once, for a few months, or embark on long-term therapy. It is important to note that therapy is a commitment; emotionally, financially and of your time. To enable your sessions to work it is important to consider these commitments, this is explored during an initial assessment.

  • How much does therapy cost?

    The fees for therapy sessions are as follows:

    • Daytime Weekday Appointments: £90

    • Weekday Evening Appointments (from 6 PM onwards): £100

    • Weekend Appointments: £100

    These rates apply to both in-person and online sessions.

    *If you provide 24 hours or more notice, your session fee will be refunded. However, if less than 24 hours’ notice is given, the session will be charged in full.

  • Is therapy for times of crisis?

    If you are having a severe mental health crisis or if you are feeling suicidal please speak to emergency services (UK) call 999 and make an appointment with your GP.

    A therapeutic crisis could be bereavement, relationship breakdowns, heightened anxiety, deepening of depression or shocking/unexpected news. With this in mind, the reason for booking an appointment at this point can to be to understand what is happening and why, to increase stability and reduce overwhelming feelings.

    Sometimes, however, people enter therapy because of a crisis, and then find there are things that underlie the crisis. This can involve longer term work, looking at childhood experiences for answers to why certain things keep happening to you.

    People also look for support in times of change. Starting university, becoming a parent, getting married or retiring from work “should” all make us happy, are you confused that you don’t feel happy about these things?

    People to seek therapy for specific problems such as social anxiety, disordered eating, OCD, exam stress, trouble saying no, work problems, procrastination, relationships, depression.

    Sometimes people book appointments to work on problems which seem more unclear. Often people explore personal growth and the next chapter of life. This can involve looking forward while also acknowledging lifelong issues which need a more in-depth analysis.

  • Is it confidential, judgmental, embarrassing?

    Confidentiality is explained in full during an initial assessment.  This service is non-judgmental and while you may hold some embarrassment about disclosing issues we hope that we can very quickly alleviate any embarrassment so as to best support any problem you may be struggling with.

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If you have any other questions that are not answered here then please get in touch.

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