Private ADHD assessments for children and young people.

We provide thorough, child-friendly ADHD assessments for children and young people. Appointments can take place face-to-face at our clinic or online for added flexibility, depending on what feels most comfortable for your family. To make things easier, we offer daytime, evening and weekend appointment options, so you can choose a time that best supports your child’s needs and routine.

A supportive, collaborative approach to understanding your child’s needs

Our child and adolescent ADHD assessments use recognised, evidence-based tools and a gentle, collaborative process. This usually includes input from you as parents or caregivers, your child, and—where appropriate—their school. Bringing these perspectives together helps us build a rounded, thoughtful understanding of your child’s experiences at home, in learning environments and socially.

During the assessment process, you and your child will meet with one of our specialist psychiatrists, supported by our experienced Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) practitioners. Together, they will explore your child’s developmental background, daily experiences, strengths, challenges, and any factors that may be influencing how they cope at home or in school.

Our clinicians work in a calm, compassionate way to help your child feel comfortable and understood throughout the process.

Clear, supportive feedback

At the end of the assessment process, your psychiatrist will talk you through their clinical understanding, explain the findings clearly and sensitively, and answer any questions you may have. They will also discuss supportive approaches that may be helpful for your child, along with guidance on next steps if further exploration would be beneficial.

You will receive a detailed written report summarising the assessment, the outcomes and recommendations. Families often use this report when seeking additional support in school, college or other settings.

Guidance tailored to your child and family

If your child would benefit from further support after the assessment, our team will talk you through possible pathways such as therapeutic approaches, family support options, lifestyle strategies or school-based adjustments. We focus on recommending support that aligns with your child’s unique strengths, needs and circumstances.

Our aim is always to help you feel informed, reassured and confident about how best to support your child going forward.

A compassionate environment for every family

We know that taking the first step toward understanding your child’s needs can feel overwhelming. Our team is committed to creating a calm, caring space where your child feels respected and supported, and where you feel fully informed at each stage of the journey.

If you’d like to talk through the process or ask any questions, our friendly team is here to help and guide you.

Process

Our simple, supportive
step-by-step process

We believe that understanding ADHD should feel clear, gentle, and well-supported. That’s why we’ve created a structured assessment process designed to give you a deeper understanding of your experiences, strengths, and needs.

Our clinicians use recognised, evidence-based tools and approaches to build a complete picture, ensuring your assessment is thoughtful, thorough, and carried out to the highest professional standards. Each stage is designed to help you feel informed and supported throughout the journey.

Information gathering

To help us to gather a comprehensive understanding of your experiences.

We’ll send you two forms to complete: one for you, and one for someone who knew you during childhood. These help us build a fuller picture of your experiences from early life through to the present.

The more detail you can provide, the more complete the assessment can be — but please don’t worry if this isn’t possible. Simply let us know, and your clinician will guide you through the process with understanding and support.

Understanding Your Attention Profile

As part of our assessment process, we include a computer-based activity that explores patterns related to focus, attention and movement. This helps build a broader picture of how you or your child experience day-to-day tasks.

The results are combined with all other parts of the assessment to give your clinician a deeper understanding of your strengths and challenges. Your clinician will talk you through everything in a gentle, clear and supportive way.

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In-Depth Clinical Interview (DIVA-5)

You’ll meet with one of our specialist ADHD nurse practitioners or psychologists — either online or in person — to complete a structured DIVA-5 interview. This conversation gently explores your experiences in childhood and, where relevant, adulthood, helping us understand patterns related to attention, activity levels and daily functioning.

Many services complete this interview within the psychiatrist appointment, but we choose to carry it out beforehand. This gives your clinician more time to understand your story in detail, consider different factors that may be influencing your experiences, and prepare a clearer foundation for the next stages of your assessment.

This approach allows you to gain deeper insight into your strengths, challenges, and day-to-day experiences — with space for reflection, understanding, and support.

A comprehensive guide to the DIVA 5 ADHD assessment

Meeting With a Specialist Psychiatrist

You’ll meet with one of our dedicated psychiatrists, either online or in person, for a thorough and supportive conversation. They will spend time understanding your experiences, reviewing the information gathered so far, and gently exploring areas such as daily functioning, relationships, education and work, where relevant.

Your psychiatrist will bring all of this together to provide a clear, thoughtful clinical understanding of your presentation. They will talk you through their perspective, explain their findings, and ensure you have space to ask questions and reflect.

During this discussion, your psychiatrist will also offer guidance on approaches that may support your wellbeing — which could include practical strategies, environmental adjustments, psychological approaches or other relevant pathways. Their aim is to help you feel informed, understood and confident about possible next steps.

After your appointment, you will receive a detailed written report summarising the assessment and setting out helpful recommendations. This may be used to request support in educational or workplace settings, or for other practical needs.

Your psychiatrist will always explain their conclusions with care and clarity, whether ADHD is identified or not, and may offer suggestions or signposting if further exploration could be helpful.

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Ongoing Support and Guidance After Your Assessment

If you choose to access ongoing support with us, you’ll be able to meet regularly with one of our specialist practitioners. These check-ins provide space to discuss how you’re getting on, explore any challenges, and reflect on strategies or adjustments that may be helpful in day-to-day life.

Our practitioners take a caring, holistic approach — offering guidance, answering questions, and supporting you as you navigate your next steps. These sessions are designed to help you feel understood, reassured, and well-supported over time.

Ongoing Support and Guidance After Your Assessment

Follow-Up Support Call

One of our specialist ADHD nurses will meet with you to answer any questions you may have.

We know that understanding your assessment results can bring up questions or emotions, especially for children and families. If you feel you would benefit from extra support after receiving your report, you’re welcome to book a follow-up appointment with one of our specialist practitioners.

These sessions provide space to reflect, ask questions, and explore helpful next steps in a calm and supportive environment.

Final Support Review

At the end of your support pathway, you’ll have a final check-in with one of our lead practitioners. This session gives you the opportunity to reflect on your progress, discuss how things are going, and ensure you feel confident about the steps ahead.

Our pricing

ADHD assessment prices

Child & adolescent assessment

What’s included

Computer-based attention and activity task
Structured clinical interview (child-friendly format)
Appointment with a consultant child & adolescent psychiatrist
Detailed written report
Optional follow-up appointment for parents/carers
Support and guidance from our team throughout the process

£1450

Finance options on request.

Testimonials

We have treated
hundreds of amazing people

“The whole process from end to end was absolutely exceptional. From the initial call with the receptionist, to seeing the nurse and then the Psychiatrist, every interaction was really positive and friendly, which really helped put our son (and us) at ease. They did an excellent job of explaining how the process worked and gave us a really detailed outcome meeting to help us understand the assessment and the outcome. I am very grateful for the kindness and empathy shown by the team and I would wholeheartedly recommend Beyond.”

Matt Lipscombe

“Omg, I don’t know where I would be without beyond, my son had been on the waiting list with camhs since 2019, beyond confirmed what we already knew in a matter of weeks and now my son is getting the support he has deserved all along, there’s still along way to go but with beyond I know I’m not on my own and have felt that way for such a long time, the team is so professional, and friendly, so happy I chose to do this. Thanks so much for everything words can’t express the help and support you have provided.”

Kirstie Musgrave

“[...] Our lives have changed significantly for the better since encountering Beyond and we are so thankful for the genuine compassionate Beyond team, their professionalism, the friendliness of the reception team always open to chat and encourage and for Morgan the psychiatrist for his outstanding patient care. Thank you The company name Beyond is perfect as in our experience the Beyond team did exactly that, gave medical and pharmaceutical care above and Beyond what we expected. I would highly recommend Beyond and their service and care.”

Anonymous patient

“From start to finish everyone has been lovely. I felt listened to and the whole process has been smooth. On the basis of my experience I would recommend them. Yes it’s expensive but the benefits of being on meds for me have been massive already. I feel I have a life back. I’m able to function better at work and my increased hours and productivity have paid for the initial expense.”

Fiona Wright

“I honestly can’t fault Beyond. Every single member of staff I spoke to were exceptional. I booked for my daughter after my assessment. They provide so much detail throughout the whole process, the clinic was fantastic. Without a doubt I would recommend to others, thank you Beyond.”

Claire Green

“I was initially skeptical about whether I should go private, mostly because of the cost however, I have nothing but great things to say about Beyond. The assessments are very comprehensive and I've had such joy getting to know the team. I'm due to start my treatment plan with them now and I can't wait for my life to change. 10/10 recommend Beyond 👌 You changed my life, the least I can do is leave a review so that it may help you change someone else's.”

Jynx

“Beyond were amazing, from the first call to getting a diagnosis took less that 10 days and the process was both easy, pleasant and extremely thorough with multiple tests and consultations included.”

Rebecca Hartley

“Very efficient service. Thank you so much for your professional help.”

Syeda Hanah

Why Beyond?

Why we're different

Online or in-clinic support in a way that works for you

You can choose to have your assessment online from the comfort of your own home, or visit us at our welcoming clinic in Warrington. Whichever you choose, you’ll receive the same high standard of care, attention, and access to our specialist clinical team.

Built from real experience

Beyond was created by people who have personally navigated the challenges surrounding ADHD. We understand how important it is to feel heard, supported, and treated with kindness. This lived experience shapes everything we do — from the time we give each person, to the way we explain things, to how we support you after your assessment.

A thoughtful and thorough assessment process

Many of us found that traditional assessment pathways didn’t offer the depth, time, or understanding we needed. That’s why we’ve developed a process that is more detailed, more reflective, and more focused on understanding the whole person. We take the time to explore your experiences fully, so you feel the process has truly captured your story.

Support Beyond the assessment

Once your assessment is complete, we continue to offer guidance to help you understand your report and explore what practical support may be helpful in school, work, or everyday life. Our team ensures you feel informed, reassured, and confident about the steps ahead.

Understanding
Childhood ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children of all ages.

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental presentation that can influence the way children focus, manage energy levels and respond to everyday situations. It can look different from one child to another, which is why understanding the unique ways it may show up is so important.

While every child is different, professionals often describe ADHD in three broad patterns to help families understand the behaviours they may be noticing:

Inattentive Presentation

Children who show more inattentive traits may find it harder to maintain focus or stay organised. They may appear easily distracted, have difficulty following instructions or seem to “drift off” during conversations or schoolwork.

Hyperactive / Impulsive Presentation

Some children show higher levels of energy or impulsivity. They may find it challenging to stay seated, wait their turn, or hold back from acting quickly in the moment. This can sometimes look like restlessness, interrupting or talking rapidly.

Combined Presentation

Many children experience a blend of both inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive traits. This can show up in a wide range of behaviours, depending on the child and their environment.

It’s important to remember that all children can show these behaviours at different times — especially when tired, excited or overwhelmed. What matters is how consistently these behaviours appear and how they affect daily life across settings such as home, school, friendships or hobbies.

The Impact on Children and Families

The examples highlighted above could relate to all children at some point in their lives. It is important when considering ADHD to consider expectations of normal childhood development.

For some children, these patterns can make certain situations feel more difficult and may affect confidence, emotional wellbeing or relationships. Families may also feel unsure how best to support their child, especially when behaviours are misunderstood or overlooked.

Our team recognises these challenges and works closely with families to provide a warm, gentle and supportive assessment experience. We take the time to understand your child’s strengths, their environment and the things that may be affecting how they cope day to day.

Working Together to Support Your Child

We are committed to offering a caring, structured process that helps you understand your child’s needs more clearly.

Our clinicians will guide you through each stage of the assessment, provide thoughtful feedback, and offer suggestions for supportive approaches that may be helpful for home or school.

Our aim is to help your child feel understood, valued and supported, while giving you the clarity and guidance you need as a parent or caregiver.

If you would like to talk about your concerns or understand the assessment process more fully, our friendly team is here to help and guide you.

Activities for Children with ADHD

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can't find the answer you're looking for, just send us an email — our friendly team is always happy to help.

Committed to high standards of care

We follow the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance to make sure our approach to ADHD assessments is consistent with recognised best-practice standards for children, young people and adults.

NICE guidance helps ensure that our processes are structured, thorough and aligned with established national recommendations. This means you can feel confident that your child’s assessment is carried out with professionalism, clarity and a strong commitment to quality.

View guidelines

Flexibility / online or face-to-face

Flexibility to Support Your Family’s Needs

We understand that every family’s routine is different, so we offer both online and face-to-face appointments to give you the choice of what feels most comfortable for your child.

To make things easier, we provide daytime, evening and weekend availability. This flexibility helps you find a time that fits naturally around school, home life and your child’s usual routine.

Many families appreciate the option of completing the assessment by secure video from home, while others prefer visiting our welcoming clinic in Warrington. Whatever you choose, we’ll work with you at a pace that feels right for your child and your family.

Accessing our services

There are two simple ways to get in touch with us. You can call our team using the number below, or complete the enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Call us

If you’d like to speak with a member of our team, our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am–5.30pm.

We’re here to answer your questions and guide you through the next steps.

Telephone:0161 509 9555

Email us

If you prefer to email, you’re welcome to send us more information and we’ll respond as soon as possible.

Email:clinics@beyondclinics.co.uk