Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

At Prometheus, both adult and adolescence (14 years +) ADHD assessments/diagnosis are available.  ADHD is a behavioural disorder characterised by a combination of difficulties with inattentiveness, restlessness and impulsivity.  Although many people experience these kinds of difficulties to some degree, for individuals with ADHD the symptoms tend to have a big impact on their daily life including their relationships.  ADHD can also impact on self-esteem, personal well-being, relationships with others and work performance. One of our specially trained and experienced clinical psychologists at Prometheus can assess for the signs of ADHD, which include:

• Difficulty focusing on or paying attention to tasks
• Struggling to manage time effectively
• Mood swings or difficulties managing feelings such as anger or frustration
• Easily distracted or unable to concentrate
• Impulsiveness
• Difficulties with organisation
• Forgetfulness
• Anxiety

Diagnosis and Treatment 

There is no single test, screening tool or ADHD assessment for identifying the condition, so it is vital that you are assessed by an experienced psychiatrist to provide a diagnosis. Here at Prometheus, our Psychiatrist will undertake a full ADHD assessment which will include information about your physical health, family history, your symptoms and the impact these are having on your life.  They will also give consideration to any co-existing difficulties such as anxiety or other mood disorders so that treatment and support can be identified.   In this way a treatment plan/symptom management plan will be tailored to your difficulties.

Possible treatment routes include medication to target specific symptoms, psychological intervention (e.g. CBT) and lifestyle adaptations. A combination of these is usually most effective.

Fees for the ADHD assessment are listed below to show the stages;

*Several titration / follow-up sessions will be required, depending on response to medication and whether multiple changes of medication are required to reach stability. Private prescriptions will be required for at least 3-months before the GP takes over the prescribing. Patients will also pay the pharmacist to pick-up a private prescription (pharmacist costs vary locally).

Therefore, the total cost of the full ADHD Assessment + Titration Sessions + Medical Review Sessions may vary. Typically it may be between £2000 and £3000.