Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Choosing to undergo an assessment with a Clinical Psychologist specialising in adult ADHD is an important step towards ensuring you receive an accurate diagnosis. Dr Lorna Kerr offers a comprehensive and holistic ADHD assessment, based on her years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist and her specialist training in adult ADHD assessment and diagnosis.
Dr Kerr follows the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines with regard to ADHD Assessment and Diagnosis. The ADHD assessment process consists of five steps, which are outlined below.
ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis: The Process
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All patients are asked to complete an initial ADHD screening. During this stage you will be asked to complete a number of self-report questionnaires as part of our initial screening process. You will then meet with Dr Lorna Kerr for a 30 minute appointment to discuss the outcome of the screening and her recommendations for next steps.
If the screening is positive you will be invited to Step 2.
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The diagnostic interview lasts approximately two hours and takes place via secure video call. Dr Lorna Kerr includes the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5), a gold-standard diagnostic tool, as part of the diagnostic interview.
Prior to the interview you will be invited you to send across any relevant supporting evidence you might have available (e.g., old school reports, mental health assessments, etc).
During your initial screening appointment, we will have considered the possibility of asking those who are closest to you now and/or people have known you since childhood to complete some questionnaires about your symptoms. If you have agreed, they will be contacted and asked to complete an online questionnaire at ths stage.
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Dr Kerr will carefully and throughly review all the data collected over the course of your assessment and clinical interview, in order to consider a formal diagnosis.
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You will be invited to attend an online appointment lasting approximately 30 minutes, where we will have an opportunity to discuss the outcome of the assessment and our recommendations. At this stage Dr Lorna Kerr will inform you about whether or not you will receive a diagnosis of ADHD. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have.
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You will receive a report documenting the outcome of the assessment by secure email, prepared and signed by Dr Lorna Kerr, alongside a brief summary report outlining any diagnosis, that you may wish to share with your GP.
FAQs
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ADHD Screening Appointment £180.00
Including questionnaires and a 30 minute online appointment with Dr Lorna Kerr, Clinical Psychologist
Adult ADHD Assessment £840.00
Including a diagnostic interview with a Clinical Psychologist lasting up to three hours, a written report and diagnosis (where relevant).
We ask all our patients to attend an initial screening appointment for ADHD before proceeding with the full assessment.
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I do not prescribe medication. However, I can signpost you to prescribing colleagues who may be able to assist you.
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There is no need to travel as the entire process can be undertake online, via secure video link. However, if you decide to attend an in-person appointment, you would attend this in central Exeter.
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Feel free to email me directly at lornakerr@pm.me or through the Contact Form on this website. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
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All ADHD assessments (including initial screening appointments) are carried out by Dr Lorna Kerr, an experienced and compassionate Clinical Psychologist specialising in Adult ADHD. You can read more about Dr Lorna Kerr here.
Book Your Appointment Today
Are you looking to explore the possibility of an adult ADHD diagnosis? The first step is to book your ADHD screening appointment. You can do this by clicking on the button below, which will take you to our straightforward and easy to use online booking system.