ADHD Assessment

Service Description

At Psyche Vitality, our ADHD Diagnostic Assessment provides a clear and compassionate evaluation to determine whether an individual meets the criteria for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Each assessment is tailored to the person’s needs, with separate pathways for adults and young people. Our approach is neuroaffirmative, trauma-informed, and led by HCPC-registered psychologists with expertise in neurodevelopmental conditions. The process begins with a pre-assessment stage, where you complete background forms about your developmental history, education, and wellbeing. This helps your clinician understand your experiences and areas of strength or difficulty. For children, parents or caregivers also share school and developmental information to provide a complete picture. The main part of the assessment is a structured clinical interview exploring attention, focus, organisation, and impulsivity. Real-life examples are discussed to understand how these traits affect work, study, relationships, and daily life, and whether they have been present since childhood. Input from parents, partners, or teachers may be included where relevant. Your clinician also considers emotional wellbeing and functional impact, exploring how ADHD-related traits influence motivation, relationships, and self-esteem, and whether other factors—such as anxiety, mood, or sleep difficulties—play a role. A wellbeing and safety review is included to ensure appropriate support if any risks or emotional concerns are identified. After the interview, your psychologist integrates all information into a clinical formulation summarising whether ADHD criteria are met and how symptoms appear across time and settings. You receive a comprehensive report with findings, recommendations, and next steps, followed by a feedback session to discuss the results and strategies for support. At Psyche Vitality, we combine clinical excellence with empathy, following best-practice standards while offering a person-centred and flexible experience. Our goal is to provide clarity, validation, and practical guidance—helping you better understand yourself, embrace your strengths, and thrive with confidence.