Assessments for adults
ADHD assessments for adults.
A careful look at whether ADHD explains the focus, time and organisation challenges you’ve been noticing, and what could help at work, study and home. We do adult ADHD assessments at our Gledswood Hills clinic and at our Kingswood clinic, minutes from Penrith.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Most adults have their first assessment appointment within 2 weeks.
- You don't need a GP referral to book.
- Call to ask about this week's appointments.
- Gledswood Hills clinic, Gregory Hills Health and Business Centre, Level 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive. Visitor parking is on site, at ground level and underground, and it's free for up to 2 hours.
- Kingswood clinic, Nepean Health Hub, Level 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue. Parking in the car park under the Health Hub is free for up to 2 hours.
- Our psychologists assess and diagnose
- A written report and a feedback session
- Reports take 4 to 6 weeks
Is this assessment for you?
An adult ADHD assessment isn’t about a label. It looks at your whole life, so the results make sense day to day.
What it answers
- Does ADHD explain what you’ve been noticing?
- What else is part of the picture, such as sleep, mood, anxiety or learning?
- What are your strengths and friction points?
- What could help, from routines and tech aids to work or study adjustments?
Who it’s for
This service is for adults who want to understand long standing difficulties with attention, focus, organisation, finishing tasks, restlessness or impulsive decisions. Some people have wondered about ADHD since their school years. Others start asking questions after a child, sibling or partner is assessed. Some notice the strain when study, work or parenting demands grow. You may already have a diagnosis of anxiety, depression or a learning difficulty and want to know what else is going on. An assessment suits people who are ready to talk in detail about their history, including childhood. If you are in crisis, support for your safety and your current treatment usually come first.
If you are in danger or thinking about ending your life, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24 hours).
Common signs include:
- Longstanding distractibility and lost items
- Starting many tasks yet finishing few
- Time blindness and missed appointments
- A restless body or mind that won’t switch off
- Impulsivity in talk, spending or choices
- Big swings in energy across the week
- Hyperfocus that’s hard to shift
- Struggles with planning, prioritising and memory
- Email or admin pile-ups despite effort
- Trouble with study or work deadlines
- Relationship strain from lateness or forgetfulness
- School issues that now make sense
Differences are not failings, and no single sign means ADHD.
What you get, and what it takes.
The number of sessions depends on you and what we need to understand. We’ll explain the plan before you start.
How it works, from first call to follow-up.
Here’s every step, so you know what to expect before you book. The number of sessions depends on you, and we’ll explain the plan before you start.
Here's every step, and how long it takes, so you know what to expect before you book.
- Your first call. Call 1300 151 110, or send an enquiry and we'll get back to you by the next business morning. Client Care answers your questions.
- Intake session. You talk with your psychologist about what you're noticing, your history and what you want the assessment to answer. You can bring a trusted person.
- Questionnaires. Standardised questionnaires for you and, if helpful and with your consent, someone who knows you well. You fill some in at home, before or between appointments.
- Assessment sessions. Structured tasks and conversation, with breaks built in. The number of sessions depends on you, and we explain the plan before you start.
- Scoring and your report. Your psychologist scores the measures, weighs up other explanations and writes your report in plain language. Reports take 4 to 6 weeks.
- Feedback session. You go through the findings, your report and the next steps together, and ask anything you like.
- Follow-up, if you want it. An optional extra session to review progress and next steps.
Watch a short film on what happens in an adult ADHD assessment (under a minute)
Before you book
- Your first call Client Care talks it through with you and answers your questions.
- Matched with a psychologist We match you with a psychologist who fits, then find a time that works for you both.
The assessment
- Intake session You can bring a trusted person if you wish.
- Questionnaires For you and, if helpful, someone who knows you well.
- Assessment sessions Structured tasks and conversation, with breaks built in.
- Work or study consult Optional, with your consent.
Your results
- Feedback session We go through the findings and next steps with you.
- Your report Your results and recommendations, in plain language. Reports take 4–6 weeks. See a sample
After
- Follow-up and support An optional extra session, with its own fee, to review progress, and support from the same team if you’d like it. What happens after
How to get started
Start by making an enquiry and describing what you are noticing and what you hope an assessment will clarify. A short conversation follows so the steps, consent and paperwork can be explained, and so you can check that an assessment fits your situation. You will then complete intake forms and questionnaires before the first appointment. It helps to gather old school reports, any previous assessments, letters from other treating professionals and a list of current medications. Think about who could describe your childhood and whether you are comfortable with that person being contacted. If you plan to use a funding pathway, speak with your GP, plan manager or insurer first so the paperwork is ready.
What the assessment involves
Assessment begins with a detailed interview about your current difficulties and how they show up at home, at work and socially. You will be asked about childhood, school, relationships, sleep, mood, alcohol and other drug use, medical history and any earlier reports. Standardised questionnaires are used, and some may be completed between appointments. With your consent, information may be sought from a family member, partner or old school records. Other explanations for your difficulties are considered, because attention problems have many causes. Recognised diagnostic criteria guide the decision. The process finishes with a feedback conversation where the findings, the limits of those findings and the next steps are explained in plain language.
What your report includes
You receive a written report that sets out the information gathered, the measures used, the findings, and whether diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met. If criteria are not met, the report states what the assessment did and did not find, and what may better explain your experience. Recommendations are practical and may cover daily routines, study and workplace adjustments, and further supports to consider. Where relevant, the report can note that a conversation with a medical practitioner about treatment options may be worth having. A feedback appointment is included so you can ask questions about the findings. With your written consent, a copy can be sent to your GP or another treating professional.
Your report covers:
- A plain English summary
- A profile of strengths and friction points
- Options for workplace or university adjustments, routines and tech aids
What it takes
- Intake session You can bring a trusted person if you wish.
- Questionnaires For you and, if helpful, someone who knows you well.
- Assessment sessions Structured tasks and conversation.
- Work or study consult Optional, with your consent.
What you get
Feedback session
To go through the findings and next steps.
Your report
A written report with your results and recommendations, in plain language. Reports take 4–6 weeks. Your report covers:
- A plain English summary
- A profile of strengths and friction points
- Options for workplace or university adjustments, routines and tech aids
Follow-up
An optional extra session, with its own fee, to review progress and next steps.
Who does it
One of our psychologists carries out your assessment and writes your report.
A clinical psychologist, a registered psychologist, or a provisional psychologist working under the supervision of a Board-approved supervisor. We’ll tell you who is doing yours, and their registration type, before you book. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
One of our psychologists at our Gledswood Hills or Kingswood clinic carries out your assessment and writes your report.
It may be a clinical psychologist, a registered psychologist, or a provisional psychologist working under the supervision of a Board-approved supervisor. We’ll tell you who is doing yours, and their registration type, before you book. All our psychologists are registered with AHPRA.
Here are the psychologists at Gledswood Hills who do adult ADHD assessments.
- Anela Bradd, Clinical Lead
- Caitlin Sheridan, Registered Psychologist
- Cara Nicita, Registered Psychologist
- Christina Quattropani, Senior Registered Psychologist
- Kyle Brazel, Registered Psychologist
- Michael Bennetts, Registered Psychologist
- Monica Khoury, Chief Clinical Officer
- Owen Tong, Registered Psychologist
- Randa Abdelsayed, Registered Psychologist
- Vanessa Dawson, Registered Psychologist
- William Escobar, Registered Psychologist
- Yustina Metry, Registered Psychologist
Here are the psychologists at Kingswood who do adult ADHD assessments.
- Kaja Porter, Senior Clinical Psychologist
- Kirsten Kreutzfeldt, Clinical Psychologist
- Jarrod McNicoll, Registered Psychologist
- Leyla Gundoganli, Registered Psychologist
- Phillip Green, Clinical Psychologist
- Divya Prabakrishnan, Registered Psychologist
- Courtney Dwyer, Registered Psychologist
- Marilyn Gerges, Registered Psychologist
- Brooke Gardner, Registered Psychologist
Funding
Whether any funding can help depends on your situation. Client Care can talk it through with you when you call.
See Rebates and funding.
What we assess, and tools we may use
- Developmental and psychosocial history
- Structured interview
- Adult rating scales such as ASRS and CAARS
- Executive skills, using tools such as the BRIEF‑A
- Continuous performance tests such as CPT 3, where suitable
- Screening for anxiety, mood, sleep, autism and learning
- Cognitive testing where indicated, such as WAIS‑IV
If the findings don’t point to ADHD
From the start, we look at what else could explain what you’re noticing, such as anxiety, mood, sleep, autism or learning. We do this first when we talk with you at intake, then throughout the assessment.
If the findings don’t point to ADHD, your feedback session and report explain what we found and what could help next.
“Careful assessment of possible co-occurring or alternative conditions is required.” Australian ADHD guideline (AADPA, 2022)
What the assessment does and doesn’t do
- It does look at what’s behind the difficulties you’ve noticed, and set out the findings and recommendations in your report.
- It doesn’t prescribe medication.
You can share your report with your GP or psychiatrist if you choose.
See what a report looks like.
A fictional sample, so you can see what you’ll receive before you book.
After your report, we’re still here.
An assessment is the start of a plan, not the end of one. Here’s what can happen next, at your pace.
- Support from the same team Put the recommendations into practice with your psychologist, or with someone else on our team who fits what you need next.
- A warm handover If someone new is supporting you, with your permission your two psychologists do a warm handover. They talk through your history together, in person when they work from the same location, so you don’t have to tell your story twice.
- Work and study Your report can support requests for adjustments. With your consent, we can talk with your workplace or university.
- Your GP or psychiatrist We don’t prescribe medication. If you’d like to explore it, with your consent we’ll send your report to your GP or psychiatrist.
Getting to our clinics
Gledswood Hills. Gregory Hills Health and Business Centre, Level 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills NSW 2557.
- Doctors House and Holy Ground cafe are on the ground floor. We're upstairs on Level 2.
- Visitor parking is on site, at ground level and underground, and it's free for up to 2 hours.
- Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, and a lift to Level 2.
See our Gledswood Hills clinic for drive times from nearby suburbs.
Kingswood, minutes from Penrith. Nepean Health Hub, Level 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood NSW 2747, next to Nepean Hospital.
- Look for the T-Spoon Cafe on the ground floor. We're upstairs on Level 3.
- Parking in the car park under the Health Hub is free for up to 2 hours. Ask us to validate your ticket if you're with us for over an hour.
- Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance and toilet.
See our Kingswood clinic for drive times from nearby suburbs.
Questions, answered.
Can’t see yours? Our Client Care team can help on 1300 151 110.
Why would I seek an ADHD assessment as an adult?
An assessment can help explain ongoing challenges with concentration, time management or emotional regulation. It can also support access to workplace or study adjustments and guide treatment options.
Can a psychologist diagnose ADHD in adults?
Yes, psychologists are trained to assess and diagnose ADHD in adults using clinical interview, developmental history, standardised measures and information from other people where that is available. What a psychologist cannot do is prescribe medication. If medication is something you want to explore, your report can be taken to your GP, who can advise on the next step. Prescribers usually complete their own review before making any treatment decision, so a report does not decide that outcome.
Can I self refer to a psychologist?
Yes. You can contact a psychologist directly and book an appointment without anyone referring you. This is called self referral, and many people arrange an ADHD assessment this way. It is still useful to let your GP know, with your consent, so your health care stays joined up.
Do I need a referral to see a psychologist in NSW?
No referral is needed to see a psychologist privately in New South Wales. Psychologists are registered nationally, and the same access rules apply across Australia. A referral matters for funding rather than for access. Workers compensation and some insurers require a referral or approval before services start.
What does the assessment process involve?
It includes a detailed developmental and medical history, structured clinical interviews, standardised ADHD questionnaires and, when possible, input from family members or partners, so we can build a full picture.
How long does the assessment take?
The number of sessions depends on you and what we need to understand. We’ll explain the plan before you start, so there’s time to explore your history, complete the assessment tools thoroughly and prepare a detailed report. Reports take 4–6 weeks.
What should I expect on assessment day?
The sessions are structured but relaxed. You’ll complete a mix of questionnaires, structured conversation and sometimes brief cognitive tasks. Breaks are built in, and you’re welcome to bring a support person. There’s no pressure and no trick questions.
Do I need a psychiatrist?
No. Our psychologists assess and diagnose, and your report sets out the findings and recommendations. Medication is a separate conversation with your GP or psychiatrist.
What happens if the assessment does not find ADHD?
That result is common and it is still useful information. Attention, memory and motivation can be affected by sleep problems, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety conditions, alcohol and other drug use, medical conditions and learning difficulties. If criteria for ADHD are not met, the report explains what was looked at, what the information showed and what may fit your experience better. Recommendations are still provided, and they may include further investigation with your GP or another professional.
Do you do adult ADHD assessments near Penrith?
Yes. Our Kingswood clinic is in the Nepean Health Hub, Level 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood, next to Nepean Hospital and minutes from Penrith. There's a car park under the Health Hub, free for up to 2 hours.
Do you do adult ADHD assessments in Gledswood Hills?
Yes. Our Gledswood Hills clinic is in the Gregory Hills Health and Business Centre, Level 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. Visitor parking is on site, free for up to 2 hours.
Start with a phone call.
Not sure whether you need an assessment or therapy? We’ll help you work out the right next step.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we’ll call you back.
We’re away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we’ll get back to you by the next business morning.
Locations
Gledswood HillsLevel 2, 25/13 Digitaria Drive, Gledswood Hills. We call from (02) 8319 1945.
KingswoodLevel 3, 302/13 Barber Avenue, Kingswood. We call from (02) 8528 4620.
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