South London ADHD
An ADHD assessment service in Bromley, South London, designed for adults who are seeking a careful, in-depth evaluation, led by experienced clinical psychologists with space for reflection, complexity, and clarity.
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Our approach allows time to explore, over a series of 1:1 sessions:
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your history and lived experience
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an understanding of your challenges and strengths
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whether ADHD is the most helpful explanation
The aim is not simply a diagnosis, but a coherent psychological understanding of yourself and an individual set of recommendations.
What is 'ADHD'?
Attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is term used by psychological practitioners to describe difficulties with
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inattentiveness
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difficulties concentrating
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hyperactivity
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impulsivity
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People may also experience
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rapidly fluctuating and overwhelming emotions
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impatience
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restlessness
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disorganisation
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feeling self-critical and a lack of confidence
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This can impact people in many areas of life, including managing everyday tasks, work, and personal relationships.
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ADHD tends to be ‘diagnosed’ as one of three types:
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‘Predominantly inattentive’
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‘Predominantly hyperactive’
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‘Combined presentation’​
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For these difficulties to be formally diagnosed as ADHD they must meet certain criteria. This requires a specialist ADHD assessment to be conducted.
ADHD Assessment
An ADHD assessment is an opportunity to meet with a psychologist to understand your experiences. The focus will be on understanding
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how and why these difficulties developed
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what maintains them
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how they can be addressed
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in what ways they may be considered strengths
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tell you if your difficulties meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis
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make recommendations for what to do next (whether you meet criteria for ADHD or not).
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Provide a psychological report summarising the assessment
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It is important that a general mental health assessment is conducted first, followed by a specialist ADHD assessment. This should always be conducted by a mental health professional with extensive experience in adult mental health, so they can
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accurately distinguish ADHD from (and alongside) other types of difficulties
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develop a clear understanding of your experiences, with you
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provide tailored recommendations
This approach is more thorough than simply providing a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to whether you 'have ADHD'.
What to Expect
Step 1 - Initial Telephone Call
A psychologist will speak with you briefly by telephone to discuss your reasons for considering an assessment and to agree a plan with you.
If you agree to attend an assessment, this will then take place over three 60-90 minute meetings.
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Step 2 - General Mental Health Assessment - Part 1
The psychologist will speak with you about your concerns and how they have affected you over time. Together, you will begin to develop an understanding of how these difficulties have developed and how they are maintained.
Step 3 - ADHD Specific Assessment - Part 2
You may be asked to complete questionnaires, provide school or other relevant reports for review, and the psychologist may request to speak with someone who knows you well (e.g. a relative, partner, or friend).
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Step 4 - Final Meeting - Recommendations & Report
A final meeting to discuss the assessment outcome and recommendations. You will also receive your written psychological assessment report. Referrals may then be made for psychological therapy and pharmacological therapy (medication).
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Assessment meetings can take place in person or online, according to your preference, which will be discussed with your psychologist.
Clinicians
Dr Aaron Roberts
Clinical Psychologist
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
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Dr Roberts is a clinical psychologist and a psychodynamic psychotherapist, with extensive experience of working with adults across many settings, including inpatient and community mental health services for adults. He previously worked in the NHS for over a decade, and formerly held roles as Principle Psychologist, leading a psychological therapies service and Senior Lecturer at the Tavistock Centre.
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To learn more about his background and work visit www.draaronroberts.com
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Dr Roberts is registered to practice as a clinical psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a chartered member (CPsychol) and associate fellow (AFBPsS) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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Fees
Step 1: Initial Telephone Call (Free)
A brief, free phone call to discuss whether attending a full assessment would be suitable for you.
Step 2: General Mental Health Assessment - Part 1 (£400)
If further ADHD assessment does not appear appropriate after this meeting, the assessment may conclude at this stage. Recommendations and next steps will be provided.
Steps 3 & 4 - ADHD Specific Assessment - Part 2 (£1100)
A second meeting, focussing specifically on ADHD. Following this, a final meeting to discuss the assessment outcome, consider recommendations, and receive your written psychological assessment report.