Clinical Psychology in Surry Hills, Sydney
Adult ADHD Assessment in Sydney
If you're wondering whether ADHD might explain a lifetime of feeling out of step — easily distracted, struggling to start, restless, forgetful, or living from one looming deadline to the next — a thorough assessment can give you a clear answer and a way forward. We provide comprehensive, evidence-based ADHD assessments for adults.
You may recognise some of these
Common ways adhd assessment shows up. You don't need to tick every box for therapy to help.
- Difficulty starting tasks, even ones you want to do
- Trouble sustaining attention on routine work
- Easily distracted by thoughts, sounds, or notifications
- Restlessness, fidgeting, or feeling internally "on"
- Losing things, forgetting appointments, missing deadlines
- Acting on impulse — spending, speaking, deciding
- Time blindness — chronically late, underestimating effort
- Bursts of intense focus on the wrong thing
Evidence-based approaches we use
Therapy tailored to your situation — drawing on what the research says works, and what fits you.
Evidence-based
Clinical Interview
A structured developmental and current-functioning interview, covering the domains required for ADHD diagnosis under DSM-5 criteria.
Evidence-based
Validated Rating Scales
Self-report and (where appropriate) collateral measures — including the DIVA-5, ASRS, CAARS, and others as clinically indicated.
Evidence-based
Differential Assessment
Careful screening for conditions that can look like ADHD or co-occur with it — anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, autism spectrum features — so the diagnosis is accurate.
Evidence-based
Detailed Written Report
A thorough, jargon-free report with diagnostic conclusions and concrete recommendations — for you, your GP, psychiatrist, employer, or educational setting.
What working together looks like
A clear, paced approach — no jargon, no rigid template.
- 1
Intake & history
An extended interview covering your developmental history, current functioning, and the patterns you want explained. Usually 90 minutes.
- 2
Testing & screening
Validated rating scales and differential screening — to confirm or rule out ADHD and identify anything else that's contributing.
- 3
Feedback & report
A feedback session where we walk you through the findings, followed by a written report you can share with your GP, psychiatrist, or workplace.
Practical details
Medicare rebates, telehealth, and Surry Hills sessions
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates on up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year. We offer both in-person sessions at our Surry Hills rooms (Level 1/17 Randle St) and secure telehealth across NSW — many clients move between the two depending on the week.
ADHD Assessment — frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often.
Yes. Clinical Psychologists are qualified to diagnose ADHD using DSM-5 criteria. To access stimulant medication you'll also need to see a psychiatrist — but a psychological assessment gives you a thorough diagnostic picture, a report, and a clear pathway forward.
The assessment typically involves 3–4 sessions across 2–4 weeks: an extended intake, testing and screening, and a feedback session — followed by a written report.
Diagnostic assessments are generally not covered by Medicare in the same way as therapy sessions. We'll discuss fees clearly upfront before you commit, so there are no surprises.
A full diagnostic conclusion (with reasoning), a summary of your developmental and current functioning, identification of any co-occurring conditions, and practical recommendations — for daily functioning, work or study accommodations, and onward referral if needed.
Yes — adult ADHD assessment via telehealth is well-supported by the research and works well for most people. We use the same evidence-based protocols regardless of format.
You still get a thorough understanding of what is going on. ADHD shares features with anxiety, trauma, depression, sleep issues, and autism — and many people who screen positively for ADHD turn out to have something else (or something else as well). Either way, you leave with clarity.
Related areas we work with
Many people come to therapy with more than one of these at the same time.
We're here when you take the first step
Reaching out can feel daunting, especially when things have been building for a while. Wherever you are — considering therapy for the first time, or returning after a break — we'll meet you there. Send a message when you feel ready, and we'll find a time to talk.
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