Understanding how your mind actually works.

No referral is needed. You can contact Ascending Minds Psychology directly and book a private ADHD assessment in Birmingham without going through your GP first. That said, it is worth letting your GP know you are pursuing a private assessment, particularly if you are considering medication afterwards, as your GP will need to be involved in that pathway.

A comprehensive adult ADHD assessment typically takes between two and three hours across one or more appointments, depending on the complexity of the presentation. This includes a detailed clinical interview, standardised rating scales, a review of background history, and time to discuss the findings. Shorter assessments exist, but they rarely meet the standard required for a thorough, defensible diagnosis.

The ADHD assessment cost at this practice is £950. This covers the full clinical assessment, a comprehensive written report suitable for your GP, employer, or other relevant body, and a feedback session to discuss the outcome and next steps. The report is produced to a professional standard and signed by an HCPC-registered, Chartered Psychologist.

Online tests and brief screenings can be a useful starting point, but they do not constitute a clinical assessment and cannot produce a diagnosis. A thorough adult ADHD assessment in Sutton Coldfield or Birmingham, conducted by a qualified psychologist, involves a detailed review of your developmental history, current functioning, and differential diagnosis — ruling out other explanations for your difficulties. The report from a full assessment carries clinical and practical weight that a screening questionnaire does not.

Reports from this practice are produced to a clinical standard appropriate for sharing with GPs, employers, occupational health teams, university disability services, UCAS, and DWP. For DVLA purposes, you will need to notify them of a diagnosis; the report can support that process. Acceptance by any specific body ultimately depends on their own policies, but the report will clearly document the assessment process, instruments used, and clinical reasoning.

The assessment can confirm or rule out an ADHD diagnosis and outline recommended next steps, including whether medication is clinically indicated. Prescribing itself requires a psychiatrist. In practice, many people take the report to their GP and request a referral to a psychiatrist, or seek a private psychiatrist directly. Some GP practices will also consider a shared care arrangement once a diagnosis has been established privately.

An outcome that does not confirm ADHD is not a negative result — it is useful clinical information. The assessment may identify other factors contributing to the difficulties you have been experiencing, whether that is anxiety, sleep, processing differences, or something else entirely. The report will reflect the full clinical picture and, where appropriate, suggest what might be worth exploring further.

ADHD and autism frequently co-occur, and the presentations can overlap in ways that are easy to conflate. If you have been wondering about both, it is worth raising this during the initial consultation. A combined ADHD and autism assessment is available at this practice for £1,950, which is more cost-effective than pursuing them separately. There is no obligation to decide in advance — the clinical conversation at the start of the process will help clarify what is most appropriate.

Assessment appointments can be conducted in person in Birmingham or online, depending on what suits you. Some elements of the assessment process are well-suited to a video format, and clinical standards can be maintained remotely. If you have a preference, mention it when you get in touch and we can discuss what works best for your circumstances.

Current waiting times vary. Contact the practice directly for an up-to-date indication of availability. Enquiries are responded to promptly, and the initial consultation can usually be arranged within a few weeks.