Private ADHD Assessments

Understanding ADHD and How We Can Help

At The Thomas Connection, we specialise in helping women gain clarity and confidence through compassionate, expert ADHD assessments and support. Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve spent years wondering why things feel harder for you than for others.

Whether you’re just beginning to explore ADHD or looking for the right provider to guide you, we’re here to help you better understand yourself and take steps toward thriving.

Here’s how our ADHD assessment process works:

1. Free Clarity Call (15 minutes)

Finding the right provider for your ADHD assessment is an important first step. This free, no-obligation call with Michaela Thomas, senior Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Thomas Connection, is your opportunity to see if we’re the compassionate support you are looking for.

During the call, we’ll discuss how we approach ADHD assessments with compassionate, expert care—especially when ADHD overlaps with challenges like anxiety, stress, perfectionism, and burnout, which are common in women. It’s simply a chance to ask questions and explore whether working together feels right before booking your screening appointment.

Cost: FREE

2. Initial Assessment for ADHD

This 1-hour session with senior Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas is an important first step in your ADHD assessment process. It helps determine whether ADHD is likely to meet diagnostic criteria before moving into the full diagnostic interview.

During the session, we’ll:

Review your history form, including your life experiences, current challenges, strengths, and how your relationships may play a role in your experiences.
Look at screening results for ADHD, depression, and anxiety, and explore how these may overlap.
Decide together whether to proceed with the full diagnostic interview and what this next step entails.

This session is a key part of the ADHD assessment, giving you deeper insight into yourself and a clear plan forward. If you move on to the full assessment, the cost of this session will be deducted from the total fee.

Cost: £250

3. The Diagnostic Assessment

If you proceed with the full diagnostic assessment, this process will include a 3-hour structured interview held virtually over Zoom, spread across several appointments within a month. This allows time and space to reflect between sessions, ensuring you feel supported throughout the process.

During these sessions, we’ll gently explore how ADHD traits might be showing up in your life—at home, at work, or in your relationships. You’ll also reflect on your childhood years to map how your experiences have developed over time.

As part of the £2000 assessment package, we’ll ask someone who’s known you since childhood—such as a family member or old friend—to complete a short report and screening form. If needed, we may arrange a brief Zoom call with them to gain additional insights into your early years.

If no one is available, we’ll explore your memories or use other information, such as school reports, to create a full picture of your experiences. We may also use screening tools to explore traits of autism if this could better explain your experiences. However, please note that the ADHD assessment package does not include a full autism assessment.

If you would prefer an in-person day retreat assessment, which provides a personalised, immersive approach in a single day, this can also be arranged, simply ask for more information when we have our initial call.

Cost: £2000 (includes the 3-hour diagnostic assessment, speaking with a loved one if available, and the diagnostic report)

4. Diagnostic Report

After your assessment, you’ll receive a clear and easy-to-understand report explaining our findings and the reasons behind any diagnosis we make. It will include personalised recommendations, guidance on next steps, and helpful resources for support and treatment.

If appropriate, you can share this report with an NHS provider such as your GP, to request shared care, ensuring continuity and support for your treatment plan.

5. Building a Personalised Support Plan

If your assessment confirms ADHD, we’ll work with you to explore support options tailored to your needs. This could include therapy, medication, or a combination of approaches—focusing on what feels right and works best for you.

If you require titration of ADHD medication, or medication for general mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, we can refer you to one of our trusted external psychiatrists for consultations around medication.

As part of your support plan and ADHD assessment package, you’ll also receive three months of free access to The ADHD Club, our membership programme specifically designed for women with ADHD. This offers ongoing community support, monthly workshops, expert insights, and practical resources to help you thrive.

Our Commitment

We’re here to make this process as clear and supportive as possible. Our goal is to help you better understand yourself and what you’re experiencing, while guiding you toward the next steps that feel right for you.

If ADHD Assessment isn’t quite right for you, then we do offer additional resources and options via The ADHD Club – a monthly membership, The Pause, Purpose, Play podcast or via our blog section.

FAQ: Your Questions About ADHD Assessments Answered

Here are some common questions about ADHD assessments to help you make an informed decision:

Why should I have an ADHD assessment?

If you’ve been struggling with focus, organisation, or emotional overwhelm, an ADHD assessment can provide clarity. Understanding whether ADHD explains your experiences can help you make sense of your challenges and take steps toward personalised support and treatment.

How does the ADHD assessment work?

Our process starts with an initial screening session to determine whether ADHD is likely. If you proceed, we’ll complete a 3-hour diagnostic interview over Zoom (spread across several sessions) to fully explore your experiences. This includes gathering insights from someone who knows you well (if possible) and providing a detailed diagnostic report with recommendations.

What are the benefits of a private ADHD assessment?

Private assessments offer faster results, personalised care, and a comprehensive understanding of your challenges. You’ll gain a clear diagnosis (if applicable), a tailored support plan, and access to additional resources like The ADHD Club to help you thrive.

Why is an ADHD assessment so costly?

Private ADHD assessments are priced higher because they provide a faster, more personalised service than the NHS. The cost reflects the time and expertise involved, including thorough interviews, report writing, and ongoing support recommendations. At The Thomas Connection, our package includes everything from screening to the diagnostic report and next steps.

What happens after the ADHD assessment?

After your assessment, you’ll receive a detailed report explaining our findings and recommendations. We’ll work with you to build a personalised support plan, which may include therapy, medication referrals, or ongoing support through The ADHD Club. If appropriate, you can also share the report with your NHS provider to request shared care for treatment.

How much does an ADHD assessment cost?

At The Thomas Connection, our initial screening session is £250, and the full diagnostic assessment package is £2000. This includes everything from interviews to the diagnostic report and recommendations.

Will the NHS accept a private ADHD diagnosis?

In most cases, private ADHD diagnoses are recognised by the NHS. We’ll provide a diagnostic report that you can share with your GP to request shared care for ongoing treatment.

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Private ADHD Assessments

Understanding ADHD and How We Can Help

1. Free Clarity Call (15 minutes)

2. Initial Assessment for ADHD

3. The Diagnostic Assessment

4. Diagnostic Report

5. Building a Personalised Support Plan

Our Commitment

FAQ: Your Questions About ADHD Assessments Answered

Make sure to pop your name down to receive the weekly newsletter from Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas,

all about surviving and thriving with a bright and busy ADHD brain (and business)!

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