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Our private diagnosis and assessment clinic is located in London, Colindale. We offer in-person consultations as well as online ADHD assessments throughout the UK.
A few of our frequently asked questions about assessments
ADHD assessments typically involve a series of evaluations to determine if an individual meets the DSM criteria for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. These assessments can include interviews with the individual, their parents or caregivers, and teachers to gather information about symptoms and behaviours. Additionally, questionnaires and rating scales may be used to assess the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily functioning. Other assessments, such as cognitive neuropsychology testing and behavioural observations, may also be carried out to provide a comprehensive understanding of the individual's difficulties. Overall, the assessment process for ADHD aims to accurately diagnose the condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan to help manage symptoms effectively.
An ADHD assessment for adults typically involves thoroughly reviewing the individual's medical history, symptoms, and behaviour patterns. It may include self-report questionnaires, interviews with family members or significant others, and cognitive testing to assess areas such as attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Yes, ADHD assessments are available in the UK through healthcare providers, such as GPs, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Private ADHD offers professional adult ADHD assessments and ADHD assessments for children in a safe, professional and welcoming environment. You may choose to do an online assessment or visit us at our clinic in London.
The booking process and initial questionnaire should only take a few minutes. The consultation itself involves an interview questionnaire that takes around an hour to complete as well as a discussion with your practitioner that can take between an hour to an hour and a half in some cases if required, followed by a comprehensive assessment report, which will be emailed within 10 working days.
Adult ADHD assessments cost £650.
If you are diagnosed with ADHD, you will receive a proposed treatment plan along with options tailored to your diagnosis, as well as an information pack outlining the next steps for implementing your treatment plan.
For adults with ADHD, treatment often includes stimulant medications such as Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) and Amphetamine-based drugs (Adderall, Vyvanse). These medications help improve focus, attention, and impulse control and are usually prescribed in higher doses compared to those for children. Non-stimulant options like Atomoxetine (Strattera) are also available, particularly for adults who have additional conditions like anxiety or heart issues.
ADHD titration involves starting with the lowest dose of ADHD medication and gradually increasing it. It may take up to a week to notice a difference in your symptoms when taking the medication.
It’s common to have a few side effects with ADHD medication, but titration is how we avoid this by gradually increasing the dose. Some side effects are reduced appetite, weight loss, transient blood pressure increases, headaches and trouble sleeping.
Find out more about ADHD Medication
Medication is recommended as the first-line treatment in ADHD for adults and certain age groups in childrenwith clinically significant impairment in their life (NICE, 2008). Any medication must be considered carefully along with any health concerns or other issues that would contraindicate a trial of medication. Taking into account your diagnosis and symptoms, consideration of a trial of medication may be appropriate to determine whether this would assist you with your ADHD symptoms. Medications have been found to improve attention span, task completion and self-organisation, whilst reducing impulsivity, distractibility, and restlessness.
Please find a video link here on medications and ADHD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcTXHy35nWE If you have concerns about taking medications for ADHD, you will have the opportunity to discuss this withan ADHD Specialist. There are many myths about treatment. Treatment carries fewer risks than not taking treatment. Please find a useful video discussing common myths around ADHD medication: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCIT0YbNSCU Life with unrecognised ADHD often leads to mental health problems. It is important to consider the impact of these as well as ADHD on wellbeing. Treatment with medication will likely improve your symptoms of ADHD and this can change how other issues impact on your wellbeing.
Safety Notice: ADHD medications can sometimes be unsafe for individuals with pre-existing heart conditions. Therefore, an interim evaluation, such as an ECG, may be required from your GP (you will be advised if you need these investigations). If needed, we can recommend private GPs in your area who offer fast turnaround times.
Treatment Plan and Costs:
Medication Titration and Psychoeducation Appointments:
During the titration and optimisation phase (typically between 3-6 months depending on the response), attending monthly appointments and submitting your blood pressure readings is required. The fee is £245 per month/ per appointment during this period.
Medication Costs: Please note that the cost of medication is not included in our fees. The average monthly cost from our recommended third-party pharmacies, which offer same-day in London and next-day delivery to your preferred location via DPD is £65 (varies on type or dosage) Once stable and optimised ( no change in dosage for 3 months): The fee is reduced to £95 per month for prescribing and monitoring.
Shared care agreements- We offer shared care agreements for £150 once stable and optimised
An ADHD assessment for children typically involves thoroughly reviewing the individual's symptoms, and behaviour patterns. It may include self-report questionnaires, interviews with family members or significant others, and cognitive testing to assess areas such as attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity.
Child ADHD assessments cost £1,395.
If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you will receive a proposed treatment plan along with options tailored to their diagnosis, as well as an information pack outlining the next steps for implementing their treatment plan.
In London, a private ADHD assessment typically costs around £1,200-£1,361, with follow-up consultations averaging around £173 for 30 minutes.
At Private ADHD, our private ADHD assessments for adults cost £650.
A private ADHD assessment can be beneficial for those seeking a faster diagnosis, personalized care, and an alternative to long NHS waiting times. However, it's important to factor in the costs of ongoing private treatment and the potential for shared care agreements with a GP.
Private ADHD work with you and your existing GP to create effective shared care agreements that can help you save money in the long run.
Some GPs may accept a private ADHD diagnosis, but this isn't guaranteed. You may still need to go through the NHS for treatment and medication, which could require a reassessment and involve waiting times.
At Private ADHD, we work with you and your existing GP to bypass these hurdles and create effective shared care agreements that can help you save money in the long run.
NHS waiting times for ADHD assessments vary by location and can be exceptionally long, with some areas facing backlogs that may take up to eight years to clear. Exploring alternatives, such as exercising your Right to Choose, could be worth considering.
ADHD is a developmental disorder, usually presenting in childhood, but it can be diagnosed later in life if symptoms were previously overlooked, unrecognized, or masked.
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that impacts individuals across all age groups. Accurate diagnosis and effective management are crucial for improving the quality of life of those affected. Our specialised courses are designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the assessment and treatment of ADHD in adults
To provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and skills to diagnose ADHD in adults using evidence-based methods
Learn More About This CourseTo empower healthcare professionals with effective strategies for managing ADHD in adults, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments
Learn More About This CourseReally enjoyed the course
Informative course, enjoyed the interactive parts very much. You can tell that Dr Pav is very well informed with regards to ADHD.
excellent course, very in depth and high level of detail and first hand experience within the evolving sector that is neurodiversity
This was soo enlightening and encouraging and critical as i am in the process of career change.
I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot about ADHD.I hope to apply it in my career
I thoroughly enjoyed the interactive course, it made a difference especially learning from a professional who's not just talking the talk but also has walked the walk. The group case study was most helpful. It's worth been worth it. I'd recommend it to everyone health, social care and educational practitioner.
Informative course. delivered well
I found Dr Pav to be incredibly knowledgeable and patient with the training group. Very adaptive to different learning styles and inclusive. I feel capable now to offer an ADHD Diagnosis in my private clinic using the DIVA-5
Very good course intense and very simple at the same time. Very well organised.
Fantastic course, very informative. Would highly recommend.
I really enjoyed the course and ready to apply in my career
Lovely trainer, well delivered
Fabulous informative course
very professionally delivered
Fantastic course I have learned so much and looking forward to do another course for autism
It was an amazing session
A great day, its given me an appetite to devleop my knowledge for ADHD
Very informative course
fantastic course, extremely helpful
15/16
This was a brilliant and informative course. Thank you
good course.
Great, informative course. Learned tonnes and hope to practice the assessment soon.
I have provided feedback on google. The course is very professional and in depth. It should be enough for any mental health professional to get skilled to use DIVA and diagnose ADHD.
Wonderful interactive course that I would recommend
I found the course to be highly informative and well-interacted. The content was clearly structured, up-to-date, and relevant to real-world practice.
Good Course
Great course, clear concise information and a great start at looking at ADHD
Excellent course, would like to gain more experience in aassessments now
I found the course to be highly informative and well-interacted. The content was clearly structured, up-to-date, and relevant to real-world practice.
This course provides comprehensive and detailed content on ADHD, presented in a clear and accessible manner. The instructor's delivery style makes complex concepts easy to understand and apply.
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Very clear, supportive and informative. Helped me understand the process and how I can move forward with conducting my ADHD assessments
I found the ADHD Assessor Course to be an incredibly valuable and well-structured training experience. It provided a comprehensive overview of ADHD assessment protocols, diagnostic criteria, and the practical skills required to conduct thorough and patient-centred evaluations.
excellent course, the most advanced specialist course for ADHD by far
Great course and clear explanation of medications
Fantastic course I have learned alot and looking forward to a autism course
Excellent course. Great interaction and case studies.
very useful and detailed
Very informative course
Very informative, engaging sessions
amazing course
Fantastic course I have learned so much and looking forward to doing autism course
I enjoyed attending this ADHD Assessment Course and found it to be both highly informative and professionally enriching. The course offered a clear and structured approach to understanding the assessment process, covering key diagnostic tools, clinical frameworks, and practical considerations when working with patients. I found the discussions helping as it helped everyone interact and engage around by providing their own views and experiences.
The training was clear . I gained new skills
This course provided exactly what I needed. The content was clear, comprehensive and clinically practical. It depend my understanding of diagnostic criteria, especially in adult presentations, and gave me confidence in structuring assessments and considering differential diagnoses.
Great course - thank you
it was very informative and engaging course
Great course, very detailed and inspiring
Excellent course
Enjoyed the day, learnt lots
Very well presented, thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it very informative and helpful - Please NB CV will be sent on Tuesday 17/06/25
Extremly well planned and was very easy to understanfd, loved the break out room
It was a privilege to take part in the Private ADHD LLC Management course led by Dr. Pav. The session was exceptionally well-structured, clinically insightful, and clearly delivered. Dr. Pav’s expertise and approachable teaching style made complex concepts accessible and directly applicable to practice. Special thanks also to Vinod for the seamless technical support throughout, it made the experience smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended.
The course was very interesting and learned a lot
Amazing! Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you so much for hosting the course as it really gives me a better understanding around adhd diagnosis and management and my interest in it has grown immensely, would definitely like to pursue a career in it :)
Really enjoyable session learning about titrating,pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. Dr Pav provided excellent information and overall great resources were provided. I have walked away happy and confident in being able to at least titrate doses and take into other factors into my overall prescribing decision.
I recently completed the ADHD pharmacological management course from ADHD LLC, and it was incredibly insightful and practical. A special thanks to Dr Pav for clearly explaining the different dose titration strategies — his approach made a complex topic easy to understand. Highly recommended!
Management session even more enjoyable than diagnosis session! (Personal view: Number of cases done very adequate but wouldn't mind even more as like to do plenty of practical sessions based on real-life scenarios even as a takeaway homework to do on own to challenge & improve though process on titration & various management aspects)
Extremely informative and enjoyed learning about the nice guidelines alongside the different medications individually. The case studies were extremely powerful.
great session
Brilliant training! Lots of information given and lot of additional materials given for further reading.
Fantastic course, thoroughly enjoyed it. Comprehensively covers diagnosis and management. Dr Pav is a great course lead, delivers information in a structured, informative yet engaging way. Makes through material easy to digest. Good balance of content and active participation. Highly recommend.
amazing session overall.
Perfect
quite informative
Excellent assessment training. Very in-depth and with lots of additional information for further reading.
Really enjoyed this training. Very informative and well structured. Really enjoyed the activities element too.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found it to be very informative.
Good Training needs more than one day training.
Masters in Pharmacy
Really informative course. Lots of information and resources. Very engaging.
Great course
The course was very revealing and motivating. Definitely motivated and would like to enroll in the management course soon funds permitting
Great course structure
Very informative. Thank you
Absoloute brilliant course, really enjoyed the structure and how interactive it was. Dr Pav was very accessible and ensured every question was left answered. He provided great additional support and overall I am very happy with this introduction into ADHD as a pharmacist. I'd definitely want to pursue further into ADHD.
Amazing! Very enjoyable and informative. Thank you so much for the training sessions and my interest in pursing my career in adhd has grown immensely and will definitely go for it :)
Very enlightening and thorough course helping show real life examples and the need to improve clinicians awareness in the neurodiverse field
Great course, loved the practice DIVA assessment section, it definitely improved my confidence. Dr Pav was very helpful and informative as well as keeping the course engaging. Looking forward to the course on treatment if ADHD!
Dr. Pav delivered an outstanding presentation,clear, engaging, and clinically relevant. The course was exceptionally well-structured, with a logical flow and practical, evidence-based content throughout. His expertise and passion were evident, making the learning experience both informative and inspiring. I would highly recommend this course to any clinician seeking to enhance their ADHD practice.
The ADHD assessment course from privateadhd.com was incredibly informative and well-structured. It gave me practical tools and a clear framework to confidently assess and support adults with ADHD. Highly recommended for any healthcare professional working in this area
Amazing, informative course
Very good course structure and has given me a greater insight to ADHD and diagnostics
Very detailed and informative - really enjoyed it
Fantastic first day, really enjoyed & informative. Looking forward to the management session tomorrow.
Great first day, looking forward to tomorrow's session. I did feel that the break-out room time may be bit lengthy. Felt like getting back into bigger groups and hearing Dr Pav's experience was more beneficial. Or prehaps, switching up the groups?
excellent
Very Informative.
Excellent course
I have thoroughly enjoyed the course. It has been engaging and interactive which has suited my learning style.it is delivered well and very informative. Dr Pav is very knowledgeable and has enabled me to broaden my knowledge and take away information to read further.
This course is a life changer for me. I learned a lot and looking forward to practice as a nurse prescriber in ADHD
The training was very informative and Dr. Pav had a huge amount of knowledge and explained everything very clearly. I feel like I have a great deal of knowledge for assessments now leaving the course
Really enjoyed the course very informative. It was worth it.
excellent
The course was useful and informative.
The course was very informative and useful. I learnt alot.
Dr Pav delivered a brilliant training session, very informative, clear and enjoyable . The mock assessment at the end was my favorite part - it really helped me to understand the flow and scoring. Great learning environment where you feel comfortable to raise any questions. I would highly recommend this training to all suitable professionals
excellent
The course created a clear and structured framework for assessing ADHD in both Adults and Children. Focusing in the NICE guidelines criteria and the correct usage of diagnostic screening. How to assess clinically both from the client themselves and a third party.
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