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A 75–90 minute diagnostic assessment with a Consultant Psychiatrist, against DSM-5 criteria and NICE NG87, available online or in person in Epsom.
The assessment itself is the same either way: the same clinician, the same DSM-5 criteria, the same written report.
Adults
A structured ADHD assessment with a Consultant Psychiatrist, from the comfort of home.
£695
75–90 min
Adults
A comprehensive face-to-face ADHD assessment at our Epsom clinic.
£1,095
75–90 min
ADHD is a recognised neurodevelopmental condition. DSM-5 describes it in two groups of symptoms — inattention, and hyperactivity-impulsivity. Most adults recognise themselves in both lists to some degree, and a diagnosis does not depend on any single item.
What matters clinically is the pattern: several symptoms present before the age of 12, showing up in more than one setting — work and home, or study and relationships — and getting in the way of how you function. Recognising yourself in a list is a reason to ask the question, not an answer to it. For everyday examples from work, home and relationships, read our guide to adult ADHD symptoms.
The consultation lasts 75–90 minutes and is informed by questionnaires you complete beforehand.
Your assessment is carried out by a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Our free screening test takes about five minutes. It cannot diagnose ADHD — only a full clinical assessment can — but it will help you decide whether to take the next step.
A diagnosis is the start of a plan, not the end of the appointment. We discuss the findings with you, set out the options, and agree what to do next.
NICE NG87 sets out two broad routes for adults: psychological approaches, and medical treatment. For adults, NICE recommends medical treatment as the usual first-line option unless you would prefer a psychological approach — and we would suggest considering both together. Which route you take is your decision, made with the consultant.
These baseline checks follow NICE NG87. Some can be arranged through your GP; others can be done privately if your GP would prefer not to.
If you start medical treatment, you will be reviewed every 3–4 weeks while the dose is being established, and every 3–4 months once it is stable. Your blood pressure and pulse are checked after every dose change and roughly every three months thereafter, so a home blood-pressure monitor is a worthwhile purchase.
Once you have been stable for at least four weeks, we can offer a Shared Care Agreement: your GP takes over routine prescribing while we stay responsible for specialist review. We make no charge for arranging this. Not every GP practice takes shared care on, so it is worth asking yours early — and we are happy to speak to them.
ADHD is capable of being a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Where it is, your employer or place of study has a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments so that you are not put at a disadvantage. In practice those are often small and practical: a quieter workspace or noise-cancelling headphones, flexible hours, written follow-ups to verbal instructions, regular check-ins, structured breaks in long meetings, and help breaking large tasks down.
In education, exam access arrangements — extra time and similar adjustments — are governed by the JCQ rules, which are on our resources page. Your diagnostic report is usually the evidence these processes ask for.
A clear, evidence-based route from your first enquiry through to long-term care with your GP.
Enquiry & free online screening
A quick, non-diagnostic self-test helps you decide whether a formal assessment is worth pursuing.
Book your assessment
Choose an online or in-person appointment with the consultant.
Complete your questionnaires
Medical, psychiatric and collateral history, sent to you before your appointment.
75–90 minute assessment
A detailed clinical interview against DSM-5 criteria and NICE NG87.
Receive your diagnostic report
A comprehensive written report with recommendations, and a letter to your GP.
Treatment & titration
Baseline checks first, then reviews every 3–4 weeks while your dose is established.
Shared Care Agreement
Once you are stable we offer to share ongoing care with your GP — at no charge.
Ongoing specialist reviews
Six-monthly reviews for safety, effectiveness and continued NICE alignment.
No. You can refer yourself, or your child, directly. We see adults and children privately, without a GP referral. If you'd like help choosing the right assessment, call us on 01372 660580 or email enquiries@kiamclinic.com.
Yes. Adult and child ADHD assessments are available online by secure video, or in person at our Epsom clinic. The assessment is the same either way: the same clinician, the same diagnostic criteria and the same written report.
The assessment is typically a 75–90 minute consultation with a Consultant Psychiatrist, followed by a detailed written report.
Choose online or in person, or ask us a question first.
