ADHD Assessment Preparation
A guided session to help you reflect on your experiences and describe your symptoms clearly, so you walk into your assessment feeling prepared, not panicked.
“What If I Blank and Forget Everything?”
This is the single most common thing people say to me before their ADHD assessment. You have waited months, sometimes years, on a waiting list. The day is finally approaching and your brain is doing what ADHD brains do best: catastrophising.
You are worried you will not seem “ADHD enough.” You are worried you will accidentally come across as too put-together because you have spent years masking. You are worried your mind will go completely blank when they ask about your childhood.
That is exactly what this session is for. We work through the kinds of questions assessors ask, and I help you uncover the examples that genuinely reflect your experience.
What Assessors Typically Ask About
These are the areas we prepare for together, so nothing catches you off guard.
Childhood Behaviour
School reports, friendships, home life, and early signs. Many people struggle to remember these clearly, especially without a parent to ask.
Education & Academic History
Concentration in class, homework struggles, exam performance, and patterns like strong starts followed by fading interest.
Work & Career
Job changes, difficulty with deadlines, time management, conflicts with colleagues, and patterns of underachievement or burnout.
Daily Life & Executive Function
Routines, organisation, household tasks, cooking, cleaning, finances, and all the small things that feel impossibly hard with ADHD.
Relationships & Social Life
Communication difficulties, emotional reactions, rejection sensitivity, and the impact on friendships and romantic relationships.
Emotional Regulation & Mental Health
Mood swings, frustration, impulsivity, anxiety, and how ADHD has affected your mental health over the years.
How It Works
Simple, structured, and designed for ADHD brains.
Book Your Session
Choose a time that works for you. The session is 2 hours via Google Meet and costs £230. Ideally, book at least a week before your assessment.
We Prepare Together
I guide you through the areas assessors focus on. We uncover real examples from your life and help you articulate them in a way that is clear and genuine.
You Walk In Ready
You leave the session with notes, a clear picture of your history, and the confidence to describe your experience accurately on the day.
This Session Is For You If...
Helpful Reading
How to Prepare for an ADHD Assessment
Tips for describing your symptoms effectively and what assessors look for during the process.
ADHD Diagnosis in the UK: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about getting diagnosed with ADHD in the UK, including NHS, private, and Right to Choose pathways.
NHS vs Private ADHD Assessment
A comparison of NHS and private assessment routes, including costs, waiting times, and what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about assessment preparation sessions.
What do you actually do in the preparation session?
I sit with you and help you reflect on your genuine ADHD experiences across childhood, education, work, and daily life. We work through the types of questions assessors commonly ask, so you feel prepared and confident rather than blanking on the day. I do not coach you on what to say. I help you find the words for what is already true.
Is this for NHS or private assessments?
Both. Whether you are being assessed through the NHS, Right to Choose, or a private provider like Psychiatry-UK or Clinical Partners, the core questions are similar. I tailor the session to your specific pathway.
Will this guarantee I get diagnosed?
No. An ADHD assessment is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional based on your symptoms, history, and their clinical judgement. My role is to help you describe your experiences clearly so the assessor gets an accurate picture. If you do not have ADHD, preparation will not change that, and it should not.
I am worried I will not seem ADHD enough. Can you help?
This is incredibly common, especially for people who have spent years masking. Many of my clients underplay their difficulties because they have normalised them. The session helps you recognise and articulate the impact ADHD actually has on your life, rather than the version you have been performing for everyone else.
Do I need to have my assessment booked already?
Ideally yes, so we can tailor the session to your specific provider and timeline. But if you are on a waiting list and want to start preparing early, that works too. The earlier you gather your thoughts, the less stressful the assessment feels when it arrives.
Can someone else join the session, like a partner or parent?
Yes. Many assessments ask for collateral information from someone who knew you as a child. Having a parent or long-term partner join part of the session can be very helpful for identifying childhood examples you may not remember clearly.
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