Adult ADHD Assessment in Berwick

Our Assessment Process

• Step 1: Initial Consultation & Holistic Screening

  The assessment process begins with an initial clinical session and a series of screening questionnaires.
  • The Holistic View: We recognise that every individual’s experience is unique. Diagnostic assessment is often complex, as significant overlaps exist between different forms of neurodivergence, other mental health presentations, and how significant life experiences and environmental factors shape your ability to regulate attention, control impulses, manage stress, and navigate daily demands. Our goal is to look beyond the surface to understand the specific drivers of your cognitive style.
  • Clinical Integrity: Our priority is to gain a comprehensive understanding of your whole picture. We move away from a process line approach, choosing instead to take the time to explore whether neurodivergence is the primary factor, or if other clinical explanations and supports are more relevant to your goals. In many cases, these factors coexist, and we want to ensure our assessment reflects that complexity to give you the most accurate and helpful recommendations.
  • Finding the Right Path: If we determine you would benefit from a different type of support—or if you require specialised testing beyond our current scope—we will provide clear guidance and assist you with internal services or the necessary external referral pathways.
    Cost: $280

• Step 2: The Formal Diagnostic Process

  If, following your initial consultation, a full assessment is recommended and you choose to proceed, you will be provided with a fixed-price quote for the total cost of the assessment.

  This stage is an in-depth clinical exploration conducted over several sessions and includes:

  • A Comprehensive Clinical Evaluation: This stage involves a thorough exploration of your developmental history, with a specific focus on your executive functioning, attentional regulation, and cognitive style. This is a dedicated, confidential space for you to share your lived experience and complete targeted questionnaires that look at how you manage focus, impulsivity, and daily tasks. To ensure an accurate diagnostic picture, we review how these patterns have presented over time and—only with your informed consent—may gain collateral information from a family member, partner, or friend who can provide a longitudinal perspective on your history and functioning.

• Step 3: Comprehensive Report & Feedback

  Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed written report. This document outlines the clinical findings and provides tailored recommendations for your daily life, study, or workplace.

  We then hold a feedback session to discuss the findings together. Our goal is to ensure you have a clear understanding of the results and to help you map out a practical plan for your next steps.

  Important Note Regarding Medication NB: Please note that psychologists do not prescribe medication. If your primary goal is to explore pharmaceutical treatment for ADHD, you will need to consult with a Psychiatrist. Our role is to provide the comprehensive diagnostic evidence, clinical understanding, and psychological support often required as part of that broader medical process.