Do you feel that a lack of focus, changeable moods and impulsive behaviour affect your personal and professional life? An ADHD assessment could provide the clarity you deserve. Experts at The ADHD Centre can support you in managing the challenges that come with adult ADHD, offering a bespoke treatment plan backed by the latest evidence-based research.
The ADHD Centre experts are dedicated to helping our clients manage their adult ADHD symptoms. Through individual assessment, proper diagnosis and evidence-based treatments planned out and tailored to your specific needs, we can support you in becoming free of the challenges that ADHD brings.
Online or face-to-face appointments available
Speak to an ADHD Consultant Psychiatrist with years of experience in the field
Get a structured clinical assessment specifically for adult ADHD, based on the latest DSM-V criteria
60 – 90 minutes for your initial interview assessment
Receive a full report outlining diagnosis and treatment plan details
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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), formerly known as ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly characterised by symptoms of hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsivity.
It can affect both adults and children, and due to the range and subtlety of symptoms it can present with, it is not always easy to notice or diagnose.
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If you were diagnosed with childhood ADD/ADHD, the chances are that you have carried at least some of the symptoms into adulthood. But even if you were never diagnosed with ADD/ADHD as a child, that does not mean that you cannot be affected by the symptoms as an adult.
Many people with undiagnosed childhood ADHD will seek an ADHD diagnosis and treatment in adulthood because that is when the symptoms start to affect their lives in different, and often more troubling and detrimental, ways.
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Prior to the appointment, we will ask you to provide some information. This will include a simple symptom checklist, registration forms and collateral information forms. This will help the doctor to get a better objective understanding of how your ADHD symptoms may have affected you throughout your life.
We advise that you are as open and transparent as possible about your symptoms and the impact they have had on your life, as this will help us to devise an effective treatment plan.
Your assessment will be conducted by one of our specialist ADHD Consultant Psychiatrists. You are more than welcome to bring someone with you to the appointment if you wish.
Following the assessment, you will receive a report from your Consultant Psychiatrist outlining the diagnosis and bespoke treatment plan details.
Accurate diagnosis is a crucial part of managing ADHD, and while there is no single physical test that can determine whether a person has ADHD, a diagnostic analysis and structured clinical assessment performed by an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist can provide accurate results.
Diagnosis will be based on the number and frequency of the symptoms, as well as the amount of time the client has been experiencing them. The doctor will also be able to determine whether these symptoms have been caused by other coexisting disorders, such as anxiety or depression.
Throughout the process, you will be provided with guidance and support from our expert clinicians. You will also have freedom of active participation in your ADHD treatment and management plan. The sooner you receive an accurate diagnosis and start a bespoke treatment plan for adult ADHD, the more likely the chances will be for optimal symptom management, and the more freedom and confidence you will have to make positive life changes.
At The ADHD Centre, evidence-based treatments are tailored to each patient’s individual needs. Our specialists understand the importance of differentiating between the primary ADHD symptoms (inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity) when recommending treatments, and we also pay particular attention to other associated secondary issues such as social difficulties, disruptive behaviour, academic struggles and emotional challenges.
We work with our clients to identify key requirements and expectations around treatment to help us provide a treatment package that suits their individual needs.
ADHD in adults can usually be treated through one or a combination of the following:
With a tailored treatment plan, adults with ADHD can develop key symptom management skills, and can benefit from the support of specific medications to target the core symptoms of ADHD. While ADHD symptoms may not vanish completely even with tailored treatment, significant positive changes are expected. It’s never too late to seek professional help for your ADHD symptoms and learn to take back control of your life.
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Adult assessments are undertaken by a Consultant Psychiatrist (not psychologist) who specialises in ADHD. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specialises in mental health and can prescribe ADHD medications.
Clinic assessments for adults at The ADHD Centre are held with an expert consultant psychiatrist and typically last between 60 and 90 minutes. Our years of expertise will ensure you receive the most accurate and reliable assessment to inform your bespoke treatment plan. Before taking part in your assessment, you’ll be asked to complete a simple symptom checklist and a few registration forms, and then you’ll be walked through a structural clinical assessment at our adult ADHD clinic. Our assessments are based on the latest DSM-V criteria for adult ADHD, known within the industry as the gold standard of assessment criteria for diagnosing the different subtypes of ADHD.
Following your assessment we will send you, via secure email, a detailed report from your Consultant Psychiatrist, outlining any diagnosis and treatment plan details. We will aim to send this within 2 weeks of your assessment.
If your treatment plan recommends a trial of medication then we will outline any baseline health checks that are required (such as blood pressure, pulse, weight, blood tests, ECG or a cardiovascular examination) that can be booked with your GP practice and returned to us for your consultant to review before your 1st follow up appointment is offered.*
If you are initiated on a medication trial, then you will usually require on average between 3-6 follow-up appointments to reach the correct dose. NICE and GMC guidelines recommend a review by a specialist after each dose titration for safe prescribing practice.
During the follow-up appointment, your Consultant Psychiatrist will monitor your response to treatment, any adverse side effects, physical observations (BP, pulse and weight). They will communicate with your GP informing them of your progress as per GMC guidelines on safe prescribing. Clients will be required to pay for follow-up appointments and private prescriptions fees during this time.
Once you are established on a stable medication regime, then we can set up a shared care agreement with your GP, if they are willing to accept this. We have standard protocol documents for this procedure. At this stage, your GP would then take over the prescribing of any medication. This would mean that your prescription would then become an NHS prescription and charged at their lower, standard rate.
*Please note we cannot guarantee a Share Care arrangement with your GP, but most of our clients that go down the medication route do end up on a shared care. We would suggest you discuss this with your GP in advance.
Yes, we can offer a free introductory coaching call as part of the initial assessment. This will explain how our specialist behavioural coaching programme can help you in addition to medical treatments for ADHD. This can be booked after your assessment. We will ask you to fill in a coaching referral form beforehand to help focus the call on what you struggle with and what your goals are. We also offer an online essential mindfulness course for help with specific ADHD symptoms. Details of this can be found here.
Whilst our assessments are specifically for ADHD, your consultant will also undertake a general psychiatric assessment and note any other common co-morbid psychiatric conditions which may be contributing to your current difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, or traits of autistic spectrum condition. They will discuss and give guidance about what further assessment and treatment options are available for these conditions.
Yes, we have a team of dedicated and experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists that carry our assessment, initiate and monitor treatment for children and adolescents form the ages of 5-17 years old. You can find out more information about our young person assessments and treatments here.
We offer a range of ADHD services. Please see our ADHD treatment pricing page for more information.
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