ADHD ASSESSMENT

ADHD Assessment Process

What to expect from your assessment.

If you’re considering an ADHD assessment, it can be helpful to understand how the process works. My approach is designed to be clear, structured, and supportive, so you know what to expect at each stage. This is a careful, step-by-step process focused on understanding your experiences in depth not a quick or checklist-based assessment, and aligned with recognised UK best-practice standards.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Initial consultation (15 minutes)

The first step is a brief, no-obligation consultation. This gives you the opportunity to:

THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS

Three Main Stages

If you decide to proceed, the assessment takes place in three main stages.

Step 1

Screening Consultation (90 minutes)

This is an in-depth session to understand your current experiences and background. We will explore:

Your main concerns
Patterns of attention, organisation, and focus
Your personal and developmental history
The context in which these difficulties have developed

This stage allows for a more detailed understanding of your experiences and whether a full ADHD assessment is clinically appropriate.

Step 1

Step 2

Full ADHD Assessment (2 hours)

If appropriate, we then move to a comprehensive assessment. This involves:

A detailed exploration of your experiences across both childhood and adulthood
Understanding how patterns of attention, organisation, and emotional regulation have developed over time
Consideration of how these difficulties affect your functioning across different areas of life, such as work, relationships, and day-to-day responsibilities
Exploration of how these patterns present across different settings

Where appropriate, you may be asked to complete questionnaires, and input from someone who knows you well (for example a partner or parent) may be included to provide additional perspective and support a robust clinical understanding.

This multi-source approach helps ensure the assessment is thorough, accurate, and clinically meaningful.

Step 2

Step 3

Full ADHD assessment (2 hours)

3. Feedback Session and Report (30-60 minutes)

Following the assessment, we will meet for a feedback session. This includes:

A clear and thoughtful explanation of the outcome
Discussion of the clinical reasoning behind conclusions
Time to ask questions and reflect on the findings
Guidance on next steps and recommendations

You will also receive a detailed written report, including personalised recommendations tailored to your needs.

Step 3

A Thoughtful and Individualised Process

Not everyone who seeks an ADHD assessment will receive a diagnosis.

Difficulties with attention, organisation, or emotional regulation can arise from a range of factors. The purpose of this process is to develop a careful, evidence-based understanding of your experiences so that the most appropriate support can be identified.

Book a Consultation

If you’re considering whether ADHD may be affecting your focus, organisation, or daily life, you’re welcome to get in touch.

07584 354041 | info@drmcphee.co.uk

Appointments are limited each month to ensure every client receives the depth of assessment they deserve.