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HCPC-Registered Counselling Psychologist offering psychotherapy and counselling services both online and in person, serving clients in London, Surrey and beyond.
Kinirons Therapy Adult ADHD Assessment Process
Our Process
Kinirons Therapy offers an adult ADHD assessment process that is both collaborative and supportive, designed to prioritise your comfort while meeting the highest clinical standards. Whether you choose to meet in-person at my Surbiton therapy room or prefer the convenience of an online ADHD assessment available UK-wide, our structured six-step pathway ensures a thorough experience that aligns with NICE guidelines and UK gold standards. This process is about much more than a clinical conclusion; it provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your unique neurodivergent profile. By the end of our work together, you will leave empowered with a deep understanding of your life experiences, alongside practical strategies and professional recommendations to guide your next steps.
Adult ADHD Assessment in Surbiton & Online
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Free Consultation
(15-20 min)
You'll book a quick 15-20 minute video call through my website. We'll have an open, friendly chat about what has led you to consider seeking an ADHD assessment and discuss whether an assessment with Kinirons Therapy is the right fit for you.
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Pre-Assessment Information Gathering
Once your appointment has been confirmed, you will receive secure online pre-assessment questionnaires through FormDr. These usually take approximately 45 minutes to one hour to complete and should be returned at least 48 hours before your main assessment appointment.
Where possible, information is ideally gathered from someone who has known you well during both childhood and adulthood. This can provide helpful information about early development and your current day-to-day functioning.
If this is not possible, information from someone who knew you well during childhood or someone who knows you well as an adult can still be helpful. An informant may be asked to complete a questionnaire and, where appropriate, may be invited to a brief telephone or video call.
Informant information is helpful but not essential. If you do not have, or would prefer not to nominate, an informant, the assessment can still go ahead.
3
Main Assessment Session
(2 hours)
We'll meet for a 2-hour appointment (video call or in-person in Surbiton). This time also allows for a break if needed. For online appointments, you will need to join from a private space where you feel comfortable speaking freely and where the session cannot be overheard.
I understand assessments can feel daunting, but this will hopefully feel like a supportive safe space which offers you the opportunity to share your experiences at your own pace.
During this 2‑hour appointment, I’ll guide you through DIVA‑5, a structured ADHD interview based on DSM‑5 criteria, alongside simple questionnaires delivered via FormDr to build a clear picture of your attention, impulsivity and day‑to‑day functioning.
4
Draft Report Review
A draft report is usually provided within 7 to 10 days of the main assessment appointment. This gives you an opportunity to review the report and make sure you understand each section before we meet to discuss it.
You will have 14 calendar days to let us know about any minor factual corrections to the draft report. It is important to note that my clinical decision will not change but if there are any factual errors, such as names or dates, these can be amended.
A feedback appointment will provide an opportunity to discuss the assessment findings, draft report and recommendations. The final report will follow the feedback appointment.
5
Feedback Session
(60 min)
We'll meet to discuss the final report together. We'll explore what the outcome means for you, address any concerns, and plan practical next steps like referrals. This will help me to make sure that the resources you receive are tailored to your needs.
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Next Steps
You’ll receive psychoeducational resources and practical strategies to support you following your assessment, with the option of a GP letter or psychiatrist referral if you’d find these helpful. I can recommend a trusted psychiatrist I work with or you’re also welcome to take your report to a psychiatrist of your choice.
Transparent Fees
Adult ADHD Assessment - £1250
· Deposit: £500, payable to confirm the appointment and begin pre-assessment
· Remaining balance: £750, due no later than 48 hours before the main assessment appointment
Teen ADHD Assessment - £1550
If you decide to proceed after the free initial consultation, you'll pay a deposit before proceeding to Step 2. We can discuss further during your consultation.
Balance due before Step 3 (Main Assessment).
How This Process Supports You
Each step in the ADHD assessment process is carefully designed to offer you clarity, structure, and genuine support.
The free initial consultation lets us both see if an ADHD assessment with me feels like the right next step, with absolutely no obligation to book.
The pre‑assessment information gathering stage provides essential background details so our session can focus entirely on understanding you. It also ensures your report aligns with NICE guidelines and UK best‑practice standards, using standardised questionnaires that can be shared clearly with GPs or psychiatrists. Our reports are prepared following a comprehensive clinical assessment. Decisions about prescribing, shared care, workplace adjustments, educational support, or other services are made independently by the relevant organisation or professional.
Where possible, best practice includes an interview with a friend or family member who knows you well; if you’re comfortable, we’ll include this, though it is entirely up to you.
The main assessment session then builds a complete picture of your experiences, both now and since childhood, through gentle, structured questions and simple questionnaires. It is important to remember there are no right or wrong answers, this will be an opportunity for me to better understand your unique experience.
You’ll have a chance to review a draft report to check factual accuracy before it’s finalised, keeping everything transparent and professionally sound. The feedback session gives you space to process the findings, ask questions, and discuss meaningful next steps together.
By the end, you’ll leave empowered with tailored psychoeducational resources, practical strategies, and onward recommendations to help you move forward confidently, whether that includes exploring medication or other forms of support.
