Adult ADHD Assessments in Essex & Online Across England
Understanding how your mind works can change how you understand yourself.
Our private adult ADHD assessment service in Essex and online across England offers a thorough, personalised approach for people seeking to understand difficulties with attention, concentration, organisation or emotional regulation.
Through structured assessment and thoughtful clinical formulation, we help you make sense of your experiences, with clear findings and guidance on appropriate next steps.
Understanding adhd
When everyday life feels harder than it should
Do you find yourself struggling to concentrate, stay organised or complete tasks, even when you know exactly what needs to be done? Perhaps your mind rarely seems to settle, you become overwhelmed by competing demands, or everyday responsibilities take considerably more effort than other people seem to experience.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can influence how people regulate attention, manage impulses, organise their activities and respond to emotions. In adults, these difficulties are not always obvious, and their impact can vary considerably from one person to another.
Some people have experienced these patterns since childhood without recognising them as possible signs of ADHD. Others begin questioning their experiences when the demands of work, relationships or family life become increasingly difficult to manage.
Recognising these patterns is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Similar difficulties can arise for many reasons, which is why a thorough assessment considers your developmental history, current circumstances and wider psychological wellbeing.
Understanding what may be happening can help you make sense of longstanding experiences and identify appropriate next steps.
Our ADHD services
A Thoughtful, Comprehensive Approach to ADHD Assessment
We offer specialist adult ADHD assessments informed by extensive clinical experience in psychotherapy and psychological wellbeing. Our approach brings together structured assessment, individual clinical formulation and practical guidance, helping you understand your experiences and make informed decisions about what comes next.
Adult ADHD Assessment
A thorough exploration of attention, organisation, impulsivity and other experiences associated with ADHD, considering your developmental history and how these patterns affect your everyday life.
Individual Clinical Formulation
We look beyond symptoms to develop a meaningful understanding of your individual experiences, including the psychological, emotional and developmental factors that may contribute to your difficulties.
Personalised Guidance & Recommendations
Following your assessment, we provide a written report, clear feedback and recommendations tailored to your circumstances, helping you consider appropriate support and next steps.
Meet Your Assessors
Dr Sandra Westland & Dr Tom Barber
Seeking an ADHD assessment can be an important step towards understanding yourself. Who conducts that assessment, and how they approach your experiences, can make a real difference.
Our assessments are conducted by Dr Sandra Westland and Dr Tom Barber, two highly experienced clinicians with extensive backgrounds in psychotherapy, psychological wellbeing and working with the complexities of human experience.
We believe that a meaningful assessment involves more than identifying symptoms. It requires careful listening, clinical curiosity and an understanding of how your personal history, relationships, emotions and everyday circumstances contribute to the way you experience life.
Our approach combines structured ADHD assessment with thoughtful clinical formulation, helping you develop a clearer understanding of your experiences and what they may mean for you.
Three key points:
Decades of Extensive Clinical Experience
Individual, Person-Centred Assessments
Thoughtful Formulation & Caring Guidance
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION & CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT
Professional registration, certification and training undertaken by our clinicians.
Individual qualifications and professional affiliations are detailed on our Meet Your Ass page.
Our Assessment Process
A clear, supportive journey towards greater understanding, with face-to-face assessments in Essex and online appointments across England.
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Choose Your Assessment
Choose a face-to-face assessment in Essex or the convenience of an online appointment from anywhere in England, with the same personalised and supportive approach.
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Explore Your Expriences
Through a structured clinical interview, we explore your developmental history, attention, organisation and everyday functioning.
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Understand Your Findings
We consider your assessment findings alongside psychological, emotional and developmental factors to develop an individual clinical formulation.
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Your Report & Next Steps
Receive a written report outlining your findings, with personalised recommendations and guidance on appropriate next steps.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced clinicians. Individual understanding. Thoughtful assessment.
Choosing an ADHD assessment provider is an important decision. You deserve to feel heard, understood and confident that your experiences will be considered with care, professionalism and clinical insight. Our approach combines extensive psychotherapy experience with individual attention, thoughtful assessment and a genuine commitment to understanding the whole person.
Extensive Clinical Experience
Our established backgrounds in psychotherapy provide a depth of understanding of emotional wellbeing, human behaviour and the psychological difficulties that can accompany or resemble ADHD.
More Than a Symptom Checklist
We take time to understand your developmental history, personal circumstances and everyday experiences, recognising that meaningful assessment involves understanding the whole person.
A Personal, Supportive Approach
Your assessment is conducted personally by Dr Tom Barber or Dr Sandra Westland, with careful listening, clinical curiosity and respect for your individual experiences.
Face-to-Face or Online Across England
Meet with us in Essex or choose the convenience of an online assessment from elsewhere in England, with the same commitment to professional care and individual attention.
Our Assessment Fees
Clear Pricing. Comprehensive Assessment. Personalised Care.
We believe that understanding the cost of your assessment should be straightforward. Our approach brings together structured clinical assessment, individual formulation and practical recommendations, with clear information about what is included from the outset.
Comprehensive Adult ADHD Assessment
£795
Our assessment package is designed to provide a thorough exploration of your experiences and a meaningful understanding of the difficulties you may be facing.
Your assessment includes:
Pre-assessment questionnaires and background information
Comprehensive structured clinical interview
Exploration of developmental history and everyday functioning
Consideration of relevant psychological and emotional factors
Individual clinical formulation
Detailed written assessment report
Personalised recommendations and guidance on next steps
Available face-to-face in Essex or online across England.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
We understand that arranging an ADHD assessment can raise many questions. Here are answers to some of the things people most commonly want to know before taking the next step.
How do I know if I might have ADHD?
ADHD can affect attention, concentration, organisation, emotional regulation and everyday functioning. Some people have experienced these difficulties since childhood without recognising that ADHD might be a contributing factor. A structured assessment can help explore whether your experiences are consistent with ADHD, while also considering other possible explanations.
Do you offer ADHD assessments online?
Yes. We offer adult ADHD assessments online across England, allowing you to attend from the comfort and privacy of your own home. We also offer face-to-face appointments in Essex for those who prefer to meet in person.
What does an adult ADHD assessment involve?
Our assessment involves gathering information about your current experiences, developmental history and everyday functioning. We use structured clinical interviews and appropriate assessment measures, alongside careful consideration of psychological and emotional factors, to develop a fuller understanding of your experiences.
Will I receive an ADHD diagnosis?
Our assessment process explores whether your experiences are consistent with ADHD and provides a clinical formulation and written findings. We will explain the scope of our assessment and whether any further specialist diagnostic evaluation is recommended. Where appropriate, we can advise you about seeking additional assessment through a suitably qualified healthcare professional.
How much does an ADHD assessment cost?
Our comprehensive adult ADHD assessment costs £795. This includes pre-assessment information gathering, a structured clinical interview, individual clinical formulation, a written assessment report and personalised recommendations. Any additional services would be discussed separately before you commit to them.
Will I receive a written report?
Yes. Following your assessment, you will receive a written report outlining the information gathered, our clinical findings and formulation, together with recommendations and guidance on appropriate next steps.
Can you prescribe ADHD medication?
We do not currently provide ADHD medication prescribing. If medication is something you wish to explore, we can discuss appropriate next steps, including seeking advice from a suitably qualified medical professional. Any medication assessment or treatment would be arranged separately.
What happens if my difficulties are not explained by ADHD?
Not everyone who seeks an ADHD assessment will find that ADHD provides the most appropriate explanation for their experiences. Our approach considers other psychological, emotional and developmental factors, helping you develop a clearer understanding of your difficulties and possible avenues of support.
Do I need a GP referral?
You can contact us directly to enquire about a private assessment without first obtaining a GP referral. We may recommend involving your GP where appropriate, particularly if additional medical assessment or specialist support is indicated.
How do I arrange an assessment?
Simply contact us through our enquiry form. We will explain the assessment process, answer any initial questions and discuss the available appointment options so you can decide whether our service is right for you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Greater Understanding Begins with a Conversation
If you've been wondering whether ADHD might help explain some of the difficulties you've experienced, we're here to listen and help you explore your options.
Whether you're considering a face-to-face assessment in Essex or an online appointment elsewhere in England, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
Essex and online across England
Contact us using the enquiry form
Understanding Begins with a Conversation
Wondering whether ADHD might explain some of your experiences?
We're here to help you explore your options and take the next step towards greater understanding.
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