Our adult ADHD assessments are carried out by our Consultant Adult Psychiatrists who have specialist knowledge and expertise in the field of ADHD. Our assessments take place over the course of two sessions. Prior to the assessment, you will be given a series of questionnaires, to be filled out and returned before your assessment date. If available, you would also be asked to provide reports from your time at school.
In order to obtain a full developmental history, you will be asked to bring along a family member or friend who has known you for a long period of time.
Our ADHD assessments are carried out in line with best practice guidelines from NICE.
The Assessment Process
Stage 1: Two hour appointment with a Consultant Psychiatrist
Part 1
The first part of the assessment will include the initial history taking. From here, your psychiatrist will introduce themselves and explain to you what the assessment should entail and what to expect as part of the assessment. Your psychiatrist will also ask you a variety of questions, including any concerns you may have and why you feel the assessment would be appropriate.
Break for 10-15 minutes.
Part 2
For the second part of the assessment, we ask that you bring either a family member, partner or close friend along so that your psychiatrist can carry out the developmental history part of the assessment. From here, your psychiatrist will ask the person accompanying you to the assessment some questions regarding your upbringing, your early development, and day to day difficulties that you may experience.
Stage 2: Feedback Session
The final stage of the assessment will include a one hour feedback session. Once your psychiatrist has collated all of the information from standardised questionnaires, clinical assessment, collateral information, developmental history and their observations of you, our psychiatrist will share with you whether you meet DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria for ADHD. The psychiatrist will share their recommendations for ongoing medical and psychological treatment where appropriate. If you do receive a diagnosis of ADHD we will send you a post-diagnostic pack which shares helpful psychoeducational material about ADHD, helpful resources and information regarding additional services which are available at the practice which may be helpful for you.
A comprehensive report will also be sent to you and your GP approximately 8 weeks after the assessment.
Our Fees
£1750
ADHD assessment for adults (18 years old+)
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👏We are excited to announce a new role at the practice, an Adult Psychiatry Coordinator.
Our lovely Emma has progressed from administrator into this new position. Emma will be directly dealing with all adult psychiatry enquiries and bookings. By having a dedicated coordinator we will provide an even smoother experience for our clients!
Congratulations from all of us Emma!! 🎉
💬 It`s that time for #MeaningfulMonday!
👏 No matter when you choose to seek psychological help for the first time, it is an incredible step that you should be very proud of.
💛 We are incredibly happy to hear when someone has felt ready to seek support and we are so glad to hear that this client was motivated to return.
👀 It’s nearly the weekend and it’s time for #SneakPeakFriday!
📄 Have you spotted our Client Satisfaction forms around the practice? These give our lovely clients an opportunity to provide much valued feedback about our practice. Simply fill out one of our forms and hand over to our helpful admin team!
💡 If you would rather complete this online, the QR code for our online survey is available in practice and on our Instagram!
November is #mensmentalhealthawarenessmonth , where we tackle the stigma of men`s mental health and encourage men to talk and take care of their own mental wellbeing.
🧠Mental illness affects people of every gender, and it`s incorrect to assume that men don`t struggle because they are often portrayed or expected to be strong and silent. It is important for men to feel like they can speak out and seek help when they need it, and for them to know that this is not a sign of weakness.
⭐️TEP has gold-standard Psychological and Psychiatric services for a range of difficulties and we are sending support to any men experiencing difficulties with their mental health.
In addition to TEP, there are other ways to get support which include:
💬Talk to someone you trust such as your parent/carer or friend
💬Speak to your GP
💬@nhs24.scot 111
💬@giveusashoutinsta 85258
💬@calmzone 0800585858
💬@samaritanscharity 116123
💬@mindcharity 03001233393
#itsokaynottobeokay #movember
💬 Happy #MeaningfulMonday everyone! Here is another piece of kind feedback we recently received.
☀️ This individual is a client of Dr Julia, our amazing Clinical Lead, who wanted to share their positive experience at the practice.
💛 It is incredibly heartwarming to hear that clients not only felt that TEP had a positive impact, but also would recommend to others!
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
🛋️ Here is another of our comfortable seating areas! Our clients are welcome to have a hot drink and relax before their appointment.
👋 Everyone say hello to one of our wonderful Administrators, Rachael! Here are five facts about Rachael:
🗓️ How long have you worked at TEP?
I have worked at TEP for four months.
🤔 Why did you want to work at TEP?
I was looking for a change of scene after working in hospitality for 14 years and have always had an interest in mental health.
💬 What is your favourite quote?
“It’s always darkest before the dawn”
🍽️ What is your favourite restaurant in Edinburgh?
Lucky Yu in Edinburgh! @luckyyuedinburgh
🧘♀️ What do you do to relax?
Watching a horror show on Netflix or going for a walk.
☀️ Happy Monday to all of our lovely followers! Welcome back to #MeaningfulMonday.
💛 This review was incredibly touching and warmed our hearts, here at team TEP.
😊 We will always be so grateful to hear that our lovely clients feel that they have made the right decision by seeking help here.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
🛋️ Here is another look into one of our lovely therapy rooms. This room is specifically used by our Systemic and Family Therapist, Magi!
💛 One of our goals for the TEP forever home, was that all of our rooms are welcoming, comforting and with lots of natural light and colour!
💛 Welcome back to #MeaningfulMondays! We hope everyone had a lovely weekend.
💬 This week, we are sharing a short and sweet review about our amazing Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Fiona.
⭐️ It is always so touching to hear that TEP has had a significant impact on a client`s life.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday everyone!
📚 We try to ensure that our children and young people’s waiting area is as engaging as possible.
🌈 This includes lots of colourful pictures and books!
🧒 As it is #NationalChildrensMonth, we wanted to highlight all of the available services TEP have to offer for children and young people.
⭐️ Whether your young person requires an assessment, medication or talking therapies, we are here to provide gold-standard care for whatever they need. Also, with the welcoming of our new Specialty Doctor, Dr Wylie, we are so pleased to announce that we no longer have a waiting list for ADHD assessments for children and young people!
💛 Our top priority for our young clients is to promote their wellbeing and allow them to feel heard.
👀 Happy #SneakPeakFriday to all of our lovely followers!
🤔 Have you spotted our leaflets in our entrance?
🧠 We have some from our Charity Partner, @alzscot, detailing support groups for those with dementia, as well as health practices we can engage in to promote brain health!
📄 Our TEP leaflets provide details about our Memory Clinic, as well as general information about our services!
💡If you would like more information about our Memory Clinic, dementia or our services, please pick one up!
🗓️ It is #ADHDAwarenessMonth!
👦👧 ADHD is diagnosed four times more in boys. Some research suggests that girls with ADHD may be under-diagnosed.
💡 A number of reasons for this have been suggested:
- Girls tend to show more inattentive symptoms
- Girls have been shown to develop more compensatory behaviours and coping strategies to mask their symptoms
- As boys can present with more hyperactive symptoms, their ADHD symptoms can be more easily observed in classroom
🧍♀️ Girls and women with ADHD are more likely to suffer from comorbid psychological difficulties, such as anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Thus, it is imperative that awareness of the female presentation of ADHD is increased, in order to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
🕑 It`s that time again - welcome back to #MeaningfulMondays!
💛 It is always so pleasing to hear that clients are satisfied with the communication between TEP Clinicians. Our aim is to ensure that the Clinicians involved in your care are collaborating effectively, to ensure you receive the best treatment.
1️⃣ Your psychological well-being is always the top priority for our Clinicians!
