Time to be heard
Your experiences are explored in context. There is no expectation to arrive with perfect examples or the right language.
Private adult ADHD assessments
Understanding,
without the rush.
A calm, neuro-affirming assessment for adults who want more than a checklist. We make space for your history, your strengths and the life you have actually lived.
BACP registered therapistMultidisciplinary reviewMilton Keynes & online
CURIOUS, NOT CLINICAL•EVIDENCE WITH EMPATHY•YOUR WHOLE STORY•CLEAR NEXT STEPS•
We look beyondsymptoms.scores.checklists.symptoms.
We make room forcontext.identity.your story.context.
THE WHOLE PERSON
Because an assessment should help you recognise yourself—not make you feel reduced to a result.
A different kind of assessment
You are a person,
not a set of scores.
Perhaps ADHD would explain patterns you have noticed for years. Perhaps you have become very good at coping, masking or pushing through—and nobody has seen how much effort that takes.
Our assessment brings clinical rigour and therapeutic warmth together. We explore diagnostic criteria, while also paying attention to relationships, identity, trauma, emotional regulation, masking and the wider story of your life.
Assessment can be the beginning of understanding—not the end of the conversation.
Our shared belief
Assessment is the beginning, not the end.
Understanding yourself is not about finding a label. It is about finding clarity, self-compassion and a way forward.
What makes this feel different
Expertise that still feels human.
A complete private pathway, thoughtfully structured so you know what is happening and why.
A rounded clinical view
Structured assessment, QbTest and multidisciplinary review work together rather than relying on one snapshot.
Clarity beyond diagnosis
Whatever the outcome, the process is designed to offer useful understanding, language and considered next steps.
Beyond the assessment
Clarity is a beginning.
Support can continue.
Whether or not you receive a diagnosis, we help you understand your options and choose what feels useful—without prescribing one “right” way forward.
Your choices
Clear, considered next steps may include therapeutic support, practical adjustments, further clinical guidance or simply time to absorb what you have learned.
Whole-person support
We can make space for emotional regulation, relationships, masking, burnout and self-understanding—not only attention and productivity.
Sustainable self-care
Together we can identify realistic routines and resources that respect your energy, needs and way of moving through the world.
Your pathway
Clear process.
No surprises.
There is room to pause, ask questions and understand each stage before moving on.
Ask our team a questionA gentle first conversation
A discovery call to hear what brings you here, answer questions and check whether this pathway feels right.
Forms and pre-screening
A short set of forms, background information and pre-screening help us begin building a clear picture of your experiences.
Your clinical assessment
A detailed, collaborative interview and QbTest explore attention, activity, impulsivity, development and context without rushing you.
Thoughtful clinical review
The multidisciplinary team considers every part of the evidence carefully, fairly and against recognised standards.
Clarity you can take forward
You receive feedback, a full report, an accessible summary and time to talk through what your results mean.
Clinical standards & tools
Evidence-based,
without feeling clinical.
No single test decides the outcome. We bring together several sources of information so the clinical decision reflects your experiences across time and everyday life.
Pre-screening
Structured questionnaires and background information help identify what should be explored in more depth.
Clinical interview
A detailed conversation considers attention, impulsivity, activity, development, daily impact, strengths and context.
QbTest
A computer-based task provides objective information about attention, activity and impulse control. It supports, but does not replace, clinical judgement.
Multidisciplinary review
The evidence is considered from more than one professional perspective before the outcome is agreed and explained.
Typical timeline
From first enquiry to completed assessment in around 14 days.
This is our usual timeframe when appointments and information can be coordinated. Your individual needs, availability or the need for further information may mean the pathway takes longer.
- DAY 1Enquiry and discovery conversation
Ask questions, discuss suitability and choose the next step.
- DAYS 2-5Forms and pre-screening
Complete the questionnaires and share relevant background information.
- DAYS 5-10Interview and QbTest
Attend the assessment sessions online and/or in person, as agreed.
- AROUND DAY 14Review, outcome and report
The team reviews the evidence, explains the outcome and completes your report.
The complete assessment
£1,000One complete
private pathway
private pathway
- Discovery conversation
- Pre-screening questionnaires
- Detailed clinical interview
- QbTest
- Multidisciplinary clinical review
- Full report and accessible summary
- Feedback and follow-up options
Your assessment team
Qualified, thoughtful and supportive.
JoJo Blythen is an experienced BACP Registered Therapist and ADHD Assessor. Her therapeutic background brings sensitivity to the ways anxiety, trauma, burnout, identity and masking can overlap with ADHD.
JoJo works alongside Dr Faye Bellanca, a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years’ experience across mental health and educational settings. Together, they bring different professional perspectives to a careful, balanced clinical decision.
Where useful, the pathway can also draw on a wider professional network, including neurodiversity support, speech and language expertise, ADHD coaching and independent medication and titration services.
Clinical rigourmeetshuman understanding
Clear costs
What the £1,000 includes.
The £1,000 assessment fee covers the complete diagnostic pathway shown above: discovery conversation, pre-screening, QbTest, clinical interview, multidisciplinary review, written report, feedback and follow-on guidance.
The only potential additional cost is medication. Medication is an optional, separate pathway that we can offer if it is clinically appropriate and you would like to explore it. We will explain those costs before you decide.
Meet the assessment team
Different perspectives.
One careful decision.
JoJo Blythen
JoJo is an experienced BACP Registered Therapist and ADHD Assessor supporting adults and young people. She brings counselling experience, lived understanding of neurodiversity and a calm, non-judgemental approach to assessment.
Experience includes ADHD, autism, trauma, mood, identity, self-harm, eating difficulties and LGBTQIA+ support.
View JoJo’s BACP registrationDr Faye Bellanca
Clinical Psychologist with more than fifteen years’ experience across clinical and educational settings, including extensive work with neurodivergent people and young people.
Faye contributes clinical depth, psychological formulation and an additional professional perspective to the assessment decision.
Check the HCPC registerProfessional registration details can also be requested directly from the team before you decide to proceed.
Clear next steps
You will not be left figuring it out alone.
We talk you through the outcome in a clear, supportive way, with time to ask questions and reflect. Your detailed report can help with work, study or further support.
Your results
A feedback conversation and a clear explanation of what the findings mean for you day to day.
Your next steps
Practical guidance shaped around your individual needs, plus signposting when additional support may help.
Medication pathway
If appropriate, we can discuss an optional referral to a trusted prescribing service. The choice remains yours, without pressure.
Coming soon
ADHD assessments for adolescents.
We are developing a thoughtful, neuro-affirming assessment pathway for adolescents and their families. Join the interest list now and we will let you know when appointments become available.
Milton Keynes & online
Meet in the way that works for you.
Appointments can be offered online and in person in Old Stratford, near Milton Keynes. For in-person visits, parking is available along the quiet residential road.
If you have mobility, sensory, communication or other access needs, please tell us before your appointment so we can discuss what will make the process more comfortable.
LOCAL AREA
We welcome enquiries from Milton Keynes, Old Stratford, Stony Stratford, Wolverton, Newport Pagnell, Bletchley, Buckingham, Towcester and surrounding communities, as well as adults seeking online assessment support.
Ask about appointmentsAdvice & resources
A little clarity before you begin.
You do not need a perfect history.
Jot down patterns you notice at work, home, in relationships and when managing time, emotions or everyday tasks. Examples are useful; polished explanations are not required.
Bring what is available.
School reports, memories or information from someone who knew you when you were younger may be helpful. We will explain what is relevant and work carefully with what you have.
Give yourself time.
An outcome can bring relief, questions, grief or several feelings at once. The feedback session gives you space to reflect before choosing any next step.
ABOUT FEEDBACK
We only publish client feedback when explicit permission has been given and identifying details have been removed. Choosing not to provide a testimonial never affects care or support.
You can arrive as you are
No need to perform,
mask or prove anything.
Our neuro-affirming assessment welcomes adults of every gender, sexuality and background.
Neuro-affirmingInclusive for every adultEvidence-basedFair & impartialAdult-focusedCalm and collaborative
Questions are welcome
Before you decide.
Do I need a GP referral?+
No GP referral is needed to make an initial enquiry. You can contact us directly and we will explain whether involving your GP may be helpful at any later stage.
Will my report be recognised?+
You receive a detailed clinical report designed to support conversations with work, study, healthcare or other services. Each organisation makes its own decision about accepting a private report, so we cannot guarantee acceptance. If this is important to you, check with the receiving organisation before booking.
What if I struggle to remember childhood?+
You do not need perfectly documented memories. School reports, family recollections and examples from earlier life can be helpful, but we will explain what information is relevant and work carefully with what is available.
Will I need an informant?+
Information from someone who knows you well can sometimes add useful context. We will discuss this with you rather than assuming that a parent, partner or other informant is available or appropriate.
Is medication included in the £1,000 fee?+
No. The £1,000 covers the complete assessment pathway. Medication is optional and follows a separate pathway with an additional cost, which will be explained before you make any decision.
Is shared care with my GP guaranteed?+
No. Shared-care arrangements are always at the discretion of the prescribing clinician and your GP practice. We can explain the medication pathway and what questions to ask, but we cannot promise that shared care will be accepted.
Can appointments be online or in person?+
Both options are available, depending on the stage of the assessment and your needs. In-person appointments are held in Old Stratford, with parking along a quiet residential road. Please ask us about any accessibility requirements before booking.
How long does the assessment take?+
From first enquiry to completed assessment is usually around 14 days. Timing depends on your needs, appointment availability and whether further information is required.
What happens if I do not receive a diagnosis?+
The aim is still to offer a clearer understanding of your experiences, strengths, needs and helpful next steps—not to reduce the process to a yes or no.
When you feel ready
Your first step can simply be a conversation.
No hard sell and no need to have everything worked out. Tell us what you are wondering about, and we can begin there.