Adult ADHD Assessments

If you have spent years feeling as though everyday tasks take more effort than they should, you are not alone.

Many adults live with persistent difficulties with attention, organisation, time management, emotional regulation, or follow-through. These challenges are often misunderstood by others and by the person experiencing them and can lead to self criticism and chronic feelings of being overwhelmed.

Because ADHD is commonly associated with childhood, many adults do not consider it as a possibility. Instead, long-standing difficulties may be attributed to stress, anxiety, burnout, or personal shortcomings, leaving people uncertain about why challenges persist despite effort and ability.

At Myndful Psychology, we offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults seeking clarity, understanding, and psychology-based strategies to manage attentional and executive functioning difficulties, without relying on medication alone.

What does adult ADHD look like?

In adults, ADHD often presents differently from the stereotypes many people are familiar with. Rather than overt hyperactivity, it may show up as:

• Difficulty sustaining attention or focus
• Procrastination or trouble initiating tasks
• Feeling easily overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
• Disorganisation or challenges with time management
• Emotional reactivity or difficulty regulating mood
• A pattern of underachievement despite strong ability

Many adults seeking assessment describe feeling as though they are “working harder than everyone else” just to keep up.

Why consider an ADHD assessment as an adult?

For many people, an ADHD assessment is not about obtaining a label. It is about making sense of long-standing patterns.

A thorough ADHD assessment can help:

• Clarify whether ADHD is contributing to ongoing difficulties
• Differentiate ADHD from conditions with similar symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout
• Make sense of long-standing symptoms within a coherent framework
• Identify difficulties that may not have previously been recognised
• Increase awareness of specific areas of functioning that continue to present challenges
• Reduce self-blame by reframing difficulties through a neurodevelopmental lens
• Provide clear, practical recommendations for support, treatment, and next steps

Many adults report that gaining clarity, regardless of the diagnosis, brings a sense of relief and direction.

What does the assessment involve?

Adult ADHD assessments at Myndful Psychology are evidence-based and comprehensive. They typically include:

• A detailed clinical interview exploring current concerns and developmental history
• Standardised assessment measures
• Careful consideration of any other mental health conditions

The focus is on understanding the whole person, not simply meeting diagnostic criteria. You will receive a written report outlining findings and tailored recommendations.

Taking the next step

If you have been wondering whether ADHD may be contributing to ongoing difficulties, or you are seeking clarity after years of uncertainty an adult ADHD assessment can help you make sense of long standing difficulties.

To enquire or book an assessment, please contact Myndful Psychology.