Private ADHD Assessment Sheffield
If you are looking for a private ADHD assessment in Sheffield, at Montrose Health Group we offer a personalised, clinician-led pathway designed to give you clarity, understanding and the right next steps.
For some people, booking an ADHD assessment feels like a natural decision. For others, it can take time. You may have been wondering for years why life feels harder than it should. You may have been encouraged by a partner, family member, friend or colleague to explore whether ADHD could be part of the picture. Wherever you are in that process, we meet you there.
At Montrose, we understand that accepting the possibility of an ADHD assessment takes courage. It can be the start of a very different life, not because it changes who you are, but because it helps you understand yourself more clearly.
Private enquiries only. If you are seeking a Right to Choose referral, this must be arranged through your GP.
Why choose Montrose for a private ADHD assessment?
Choosing where to have an ADHD assessment is an important decision. At Montrose, we have created a pathway that is designed to feel responsive, supportive and highly personalised.
Patients choose us because we offer:
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a private ADHD assessment pathway tailored to the individual
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online or in-person triage and assessment options
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a clear, structured process from first contact to next steps
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detailed feedback and reporting after assessment
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prescribing and non-prescribing support options
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a neuroaffirming approach to communication and care
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CQC-regulated service
We also know that the practical side of booking an assessment can feel overwhelming. That is why our administration team helps hand-hold you through the process, making sure you understand what is happening, when it is happening, and what you need to do next.
We aim to share information in a way that feels simple, low stress and easy to follow.
A more personal approach to ADHD assessment
There is no one-size-fits-all route into assessment. Some people come to us with clear, long-standing concerns about focus, organisation, impulsivity or emotional regulation. Others have spent years masking, overcompensating, working harder than everyone around them just to keep up, without realising that ADHD may be the reason.
We also see many people coming forward later in life, including adults in their 30s, 40s and 50s who are only now beginning to understand their experiences. This can be especially relevant for women, who may have gone undiagnosed for years while balancing work, family and daily demands. In some cases, symptoms may overlap with anxiety, low mood or changes experienced during perimenopause or menopause, which is why careful clinical assessment matters.
Our role is to help you make sense of what you are experiencing and decide whether a full ADHD assessment is the right next step.
Start with a psychologist-led triage
At Montrose, the pathway begins with a triage appointment that can be completed online or in person.
This appointment lasts around an hour and is carried out with a psychologist. The purpose is to understand your presentation in more detail, explore your concerns and determine whether you would benefit from a full diagnostic ADHD assessment.
This means you are not rushed into a process you may not need. Instead, you get expert guidance from the outset, with time to ask questions and understand what is most appropriate for you.
What happens during an ADHD assessment?
If a full ADHD assessment is recommended, we aim to arrange this promptly and guide you through every stage with clarity and care.
Your assessment is designed to provide a full screening and diagnostic process that looks at your individual presentation, the areas of life affected, and what support may be most helpful moving forward.
Once the assessment has taken place, your consultant or ADHD clinician prepares a formulation and report. We then sit down with you and go through it in detail.
This part of the process matters. An ADHD assessment can be life-changing, and we believe you should fully understand what is in your report, how clinical conclusions have been reached, and what your options are after diagnosis.
What an ADHD diagnosis can mean?
For many people, receiving a diagnosis brings a huge sense of relief.
It can help explain years of masking, overwhelm, poor sleep, overthinking, difficulties with focus, feeling constantly behind, or needing to work far harder than others just to manage day-to-day life. Understanding that these experiences may be linked to ADHD, rather than personal failure, can be deeply validating.
At Montrose, we do not see diagnosis as the end of the process. We see it as the beginning of a more informed, supported way forward.
Support after your ADHD assessment
Following diagnosis, there are different pathways depending on your needs, preferences and clinical recommendations.
Prescribing pathway
For those who wish to explore medication, we offer a prescribing route supported by our prescribing team. This includes medication titration and careful monitoring over time, so that any treatment can be adjusted to suit your needs, your environment and how you respond.
Where appropriate, this may then move into a shared care process with your NHS GP.
Non-prescribing pathway
Medication is not the right choice for everyone, and some people prefer to explore alternative forms of support.
At Montrose, non-prescribing options may include ADHD coaching, therapy, mindfulness and other holistic interventions. These approaches can be powerful in helping people build structure, develop practical strategies and create routines that work with their nervous system rather than against it.
ADHD coaching in particular can help you navigate daily life in a way that feels more manageable, more sustainable and more aligned with your individual profile.
Who might benefit from an ADHD assessment?
You may benefit from an ADHD assessment if you have been struggling with things such as:
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difficulty focusing or staying on task
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overwhelm with organisation, planning or time management
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impulsivity or restlessness
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emotional highs and lows
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ongoing exhaustion from masking or overcompensating
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a long-standing sense that something has felt harder for you than it seems to for others
You do not need to have all the answers before speaking to us. Sometimes the first step is simply having the right conversation with the right clinician.
Book your private ADHD assessment
If you are ready to take the next step, Montrose Health Group offers private ADHD assessments from our clinic in Sheffield.
Start with a psychologist-led triage, gain a clearer understanding of your presentation, and move forward with confidence.
Contact Montrose today to enquire about a private ADHD assessment in Sheffield.
Private enquiries only. Right to Choose referrals must be made through your GP.
Assessment Types and Fees
Child Age 6+ and Adult 18+ | Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment | £2150
Child Age 6+ and Adult 18+ | Autism Assessment | £1750
Child Age 6+ and Adult 18+ | ADHD Assessment | £995
Consultant Psychiatrist Assessment Appointment | £3000 | Available for age 5+
For those already with a diagnosis who are seeking prescription
Adolescent Age 16+ | ADHD assessment (re diagnosis) | £995
(Re-diagnosis is on a case by case basis for those who have received diagnosis within the last one year, please contact us for more information)
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