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+  ADULT ADHD ASSESSMENT 

A thorough ADHD assessment, without the year-long wait.

A structured, evidence-based assessment led by one of our psychologists, with a full diagnostic report at the end. Online, across the UK, with no GP referral needed.

If you decide you want to explore medication afterwards, our psychiatrists and clinical pharmacists are already part of the same team You will not be sent somewhere else to start again.

Adults · Online · No GP referral needed · Diagnostic report included

COMPLETE ASSESSMENT

£565

one fixed price

Everything below is in that figure. No report fee, no testing surcharge, nothing added at the end.

Two-hour clinical assessment with a psychologist

Interview with someone who knows you well

Full written diagnostic report

Letter to your GP within 48 hours

Any additional testing your psychologist needs

Clear recommendations for what comes next

No payment until after your triage call.

Why get a private assessment?

Plenty of adults reach their thirties, forties or fifties still wondering why ordinary things feel harder than they seem to be for everyone else. Waiting to find out has become the hardest part.

The wait is real, and it is documented. The NHS England ADHD Taskforce reported in November 2025 that some people wait more than two years for an ADHD assessment, and that in some areas waiting times have grown to between ten and fifteen years.

This is a self-pay service for adults aged 18 and over, anywhere in the UK. You can refer yourself. You do not need to see your GP first, and there is no waiting list to join.

This might be right for you if

You have been told the NHS wait in your area is measured in years, or the list has closed

You would rather be assessed from home, at a time that fits around work

You want to understand your experiences properly, whatever the answer turns out to be

You need a written report you can share with your GP, employer or university

You want to know that medication and therapy are there afterwards if you want them

What adult ADHD can look like

ADHD in adults rarely looks like the version most people picture. It often shows up quietly, and it often shows up as exhaustion.

Difficulty starting or finishing tasks, alongside periods of intense focus on other things

Restlessness, or a constant sense of mental busyness that does not switch off

Feeling permanently behind and worn out, despite working hard to keep up

A pattern that has been there since childhood, not something that started recently

Emotional responses that feel harder to regulate than you would like

Being easily distracted by noises, thoughts, notifications or things happening around you

Losing track of time, deadlines and belongings

Impulsive decisions, spending or speech

Finding it hard to plan, prioritise or organise day-to-day life

None of these are proof of ADHD. Every one of them can also be explained by anxiety, depression, poor sleep, burnout, trauma or simply a period of too much. That overlap is precisely why a proper clinical assessment matters, and why we will not tell you what you have from a checklist.

What’s included

Everything below is part of the price. There is no separate report fee and no letter fee.

Full clinical assessment

A structured diagnostic interview with a psychologist, covering your developmental history and current experiences.

Collateral interview

A separate conversation with someone who has known you a long time, because ADHD is lifelong and that perspective matters.

Written report

A comprehensive diagnostic report setting out the findings and the reasoning, yours to keep and to share.

GP letter

A letter to your GP within 48 hours, and clear recommendations for what would help you most.

Cost

What it costs

One fixed price for the whole assessment. Not an hourly rate that grows as you go, not a report fee at the end, and no surcharge if your psychologist decides you need additional testing.

The complete assessment

Initial clinical assessment

Included

Approximately 2 hours with your psychologist, plus their clinical write-up time

Collateral interview

Included

Approximately 1 hour with someone who knows you well, plus write-up time

Additional cognitive or psychometric testing

Included

If your psychologist judges it necessary, at no extra cost to you

Full written diagnostic report

Included

No separate report fee

Letter to your GP within 48 hours

Included

Total

£565

Some services quote a lower headline figure, then charge for the report, the testing or a second appointment once you are already committed. This is the whole thing. If your assessment turns out to need more clinical time than expected, that is our problem, not your bill.

£250

From £55

Optional

Only if you choose it

Many people stop at the diagnosis and the report. Nothing below is automatic, and you are never charged for it unless you ask.

Psychiatric assessment, if you want to explore medication

Internal referral to one of our psychiatrists, on the same record

Pharmacist-led medication review

Titration and ongoing reviews with our clinical pharmacists

Therapy sessions for managing ADHD

Optional, see our pricing page

If you do go on to medication, the assessment and the psychiatric appointment together come to £815. We would rather you saw that figure now than found it out afterwards.

£565, all in

A full psychologist-led assessment, any testing you need, a written diagnostic report and a GP letter. One price, agreed before you book.

What happens after your diagnosis

This is where most assessment services stop, and where people get stuck. At Bossa, whatever you need next is already part of the same team, on the same record.

If you want to explore medication

Medication is prescribed by a psychiatrist, not a psychologist, so your psychologist refers you internally for a psychiatric assessment. No waiting list and no repeating your history, because it is the same team and the same record. Our clinical pharmacists then look after titration and reviews from £55.

If you want practical support

We also offer optional therapy sessions for managing ADHD symptoms, building coping strategies and improving day-to-day functioning. Diagnosis is a starting point, not the whole answer.

Who will carry out your assessment

Your assessment is carried out by one of our psychologists, using a structured diagnostic interview and evidence-based measures. You can read about the clinicians you would be working with, including their training and areas of expertise, before you book anything.

ADHD assessment questions

Do I need a GP referral?

No. You self-refer directly, and it takes less than 5 minutes to start.

Do I have to do the collateral interview?

We arrange one wherever possible, because a lifelong perspective from someone who knows you well strengthens the assessment. If there is nobody suitable available, tell us on your triage call and we will talk through the options before you commit to anything.

What if I am not diagnosed with ADHD?

You still receive a full report explaining what was assessed, what was found and what the clinician thinks would help. For a lot of people that is genuinely useful, because it either rules something out or points at what is actually going on. You are paying for a thorough assessment, not for a particular answer.

Can I use my insurance?

Possibly, depending on your plan. See how claiming works with Vitality or WPA, or ask us on your free triage call. If you are with Vitality, you need to name your chosen Bossa clinician during the claim.

Will my GP accept the diagnosis?

You will receive a comprehensive diagnostic report you can share with your GP, and we can send a letter to them within 48 hours of your consultation. Whether an individual GP or NHS trust will enter a shared care agreement for medication is always their decision, so we would encourage you to check with your practice before you start.

Start with a free 15-minute call.

Tell us what is going on and we will talk through whether an ADHD assessment is the right next step. No commitment, no pressure, and nothing to pay.

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