ADHD Assessment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect attention, organisation, impulse control, and activity level. It can look different from person to person, and symptoms may overlap with other mental health or medical issues.

The way how I assess ADHD is through a general psychiatric assessment with focus on ADHD, not just a screening appointment. It usually takes more than one session, often up to three appointments of 50 minutes each. During those sessions, we will explore other aspects of your life and mental health, including social background, developmental and medical history, and previous and current symptoms related to psychiatry.

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep problems, substance use, or other mental health and medical conditions. It is crucial to understand how symptoms manifest for you and look at the whole picture before any diagnosis or treatment plan is considered. If ADHD seems relevant, rating scales and questionnaires might be used to support diagnoses, and people around you (e.g., partner, family, friends, colleagues) might be asked to provide collateral information as well.

There is no guarantee that the assessment will result in an ADHD diagnosis or that medication will be prescribed. Treatment decisions are made after the full assessment and are based on the whole clinical picture, including any other contributing conditions and related risks.

Medication is usually not prescribed at the first appointment. If treatment is appropriate, options including medication and non-medication strategies will be discussed once the assessment is complete.

*Please note that the assessment/consultation fees do not include a formal report. If a report is required, an additional fee applies.