An adult ADHD assessment that makes room for your full history.

What do we explore first?

We begin with your reason for seeking an assessment and specific examples from everyday life. We discuss school, education, work, relationships and the systems you use to organise your life. The history includes previous diagnoses, treatments, sleep, physical health and substance use.

You do not need to prepare a “perfect” account. Small, real examples are often more useful than a list of general traits.

Clinical interviews and assessment tools

Assessment depends on a clinical interview and the careful interpretation of information. Tools such as the structured DIVA-5 interview and questionnaires such as the ASRS may be used when appropriate. No tool replaces clinical judgement.

We explore difficulties in childhood and adulthood across different areas of life. With your consent, information from someone who knows you well may help complete the picture.

What to bring

• Your current medication list and previous reports, if available.
• Three or four examples of difficulties in different settings.
• Information about school years or school reports, if you have them.
• Your priorities: what you would like assessment and care to change.

Not having school documents does not automatically rule out an assessment. We can discuss other useful sources of information.

ADHD assessment: two appointments

In this practice, adult ADHD assessment involves two appointments. This allows time for history, exploration and a discussion of the conclusions. A complex history or symptom picture may require further sessions.

Each appointment costs €130, so two appointments total €260. The number of sessions does not guarantee a particular diagnosis.

What will we discuss at the end?

We explain what supports the diagnosis, what remains uncertain, and any alternative or coexisting conditions. We then discuss next steps. If you require a detailed report for a particular organisation, please let the practice know in advance so its scope, timing and any additional charge can be agreed.

If childhood is difficult to remember

Describe what you recall and what is unclear. Specific memories, old reports or information from someone who knew you then may help when available and when you consent. You do not need to construct a complete story to fit diagnostic criteria.

Missing school documents do not automatically prevent assessment. If the available information is insufficient for a confident conclusion, uncertainty and next steps are explained.

An existing diagnosis or a second opinion

Explain when and how the previous assessment happened, what report is available, which treatments were tried and what remains unanswered. A second opinion may concern diagnosis, impairment or the care plan. It does not mean automatically accepting or rejecting a previous conclusion.

Read about ASRS and DIVA-5 and assessment enquiries from abroad where relevant.

Frequently asked questions