adult ADHD In Clinic assessment
about package 4
If you’ve been struggling with focus, organisation, or restlessness, you might be wondering whether ADHD could be part of the picture. Our Adult ADHD Assessment is designed to help you better understand how your brain work, your strengths, challenges, and what support could help you feel more in control.
This assessment is for adults aged 16 and over who experience challenges such as:
- Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
- Feeling disorganised or easily distracted
- Acting or speaking impulsively/Interrupting others
- Restlessness or trouble sitting still
- Forgetfulness or losing things often
- Struggling with time management, planning or prioritising tasks
- Feeling easily stressed or frustrated
- Difficulty sitting for a long period of time
- Difficulty waiting for something
- Emotional difficulties such as easily stressed, low self-esteem
These experiences can show up differently for everyone, our goal is to explore your unique situation with care and understanding.
What You Will Gain
By the end of your assessment, you’ll have a clearer understanding of:
- Whether ADHD may be part of your story
- How your attention, focus, and executive functioning work
- Practical strategies and supports to help you thrive at work, study, and in relationships
Our aim is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered with clarity and confidence about your next steps.
as a part of this package:
- Cognitive assessment: looks at your general thinking and problem-solving skills
- Attention testing: computer-based tasks to assess focus, attention, and impulsivity (both visual and auditory)
- Clinical interview: an in-depth conversation to understand your personal history, including childhood experiences, work and study patterns, relationships, and emotional wellbeing
- Standardised questionnaires completed by you and, where helpful, someone who knows you well (such as a family member or partner)
- Personalised feedback and recommendations: a clear summary of your results, insights into your cognitive strengths and challenges, and practical recommendations for support at home, work, and in daily life
not included
- Psychologist's are not able to prescribe medication, but we can provide information to help you discuss next steps with your GP or psychiatrist if needed.
- Medicare Rebates
The assessment breakdown/how it works
We aim to make the assessment process comfortable, respectful, and informative. Here’s a simple overview of what each step involves:
Session 1: Intake and clinical interview Session (2 Hours)
- Location: In-clinic or via Telehealth
- This first session is about getting to know you. We’ll talk through your background, current concerns, and experiences that may relate to ADHD. We’ll also review the official DSM-5-TR ADHD criteria together to explore whether your symptoms align.
- You’ll be asked to complete a few rating scales and questionnaires before this appointment (or during the session if needed). These help us understand your attention, organisation, and emotional patterns in more detail.
SESSION 2: testing SESSION 1 - COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT (2 Hours)
- This is where we complete the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Fifth Edition (WAIS-V). This cognitive assessment helps identify your unique cognitive profile including problem-solving, memory, processing speed, and reasoning skills. It gives valuable insight into your learning style and cognitive strengths and challenges..
- Must be Conducted In Clinic
session 3: Testing session 2 - attention and processing assessment (1 hour)
- Must be Conducted In Clinic
- In this session, you’ll complete a computer-based assessment that measures your visual and auditory attention.
- This task looks at key areas such as:
- Focus and attentiveness
- Impulsivity
- Sustained attention and vigilance
- Auditory processing and attention control
Together, these results help us understand how you manage attention, respond to distractions, and process information in everyday life.
session 4: feedback session (1 hour)
- Location: In-clinic or via Telehealth
- In your final session, we’ll go through your results in detail.
- You’ll receive a clear and easy-to-understand report summarising:
- Your assessment results
- Whether your profile meets ADHD diagnostic criteria
- Your cognitive strengths and challenges
- Tailored recommendations for support at home, work, or study
You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, and we’ll discuss practical next steps and resources to help you move forward confidently.
Please note: Psychologists are not able to prescribe medication, but we can provide guidance on next steps if medication is something you’d like to explore with your GP or psychiatrist.
cost - $3080
Your assessment is a comprehensive, in-depth process that involves around 11 hours of dedicated clinical time. This includes the initial intake session, direct testing, detailed scoring and analysis, report writing, and a personalised feedback session.
This fee reflects the care, expertise, and time our psychologists invest to ensure every report is accurate, meaningful, and tailored to your individual strengths, needs, and goals.
A $550 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your appointment. This deposit is non-refundable, as significant preparation and clinic time are set aside for each client.
If you have private health insurance, please contact your provider to check if you are eligible for a rebate. The general private health code for assessments is 100.
Please note that NDIS does not cover diagnostic assessments.
This fee reflects the care, expertise, and time our psychologists invest to ensure every report is accurate, meaningful, and tailored to your individual strengths, needs, and goals.
A $550 deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your appointment. This deposit is non-refundable, as significant preparation and clinic time are set aside for each client.
If you have private health insurance, please contact your provider to check if you are eligible for a rebate. The general private health code for assessments is 100.
Please note that NDIS does not cover diagnostic assessments.
- The package includes:
- All testing sessions with an experienced psychologist
- A detailed written report with personalised recommendations
- A one-hour feedback session to go through results and next steps
What to Expect When Booking an Assessment
We understand that organising an assessment for can feel like a big step. Our friendly admin team is here to make the process smooth and stress-free from your very first call.
when you call to book
- When you first contact us, our team will have a brief chat to understand your needs and confirm the most suitable assessment package. You’ll then be asked to complete two short forms: (1) Screener Form - helps us confirm that the assessment you’re requesting is the right fit for your needs (2) Assessment Consent and Deposit Agreement - outlines the process, cost, and booking details.
- Once both forms are returned, we’ll contact you with available assessment dates. When you’ve chosen a date that suits you, we’ll take your $550 non-refundable deposit over the phone to secure the booking (Please note: bookings cannot be held without a deposit.)
WHEN YOU ARE BOOKED
After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with:
- Your assessment date and times
- The clinician’s name and clinic details
- A breakdown of what to expect on the day
- Access to your Brilliant Minds assessment forms and online standardised questionnaires - to be completed one week before your appointment
These forms allow our clinicians to review your background information ahead of time so that your intake and assessment sessions are as effective and personalised as possible.
not sure which assessment to book?
- If you’re uncertain about which assessment best fits your needs, we offer Assessment Consultations with our regular assessment Psychologists.
- This is a short 50 minute, standalone appointment where a psychologist discusses your concerns and recommends the most appropriate assessment pathway.
- The consultation has a separate fee to the overall assessment cost, but in some cases, we may be able to credit part of this cost towards your full assessment if you proceed with booking.
are you interested in an online diagnostic adhd assessment instead?
ready to get started or have any questions?
We are pleased to inform you that we currently have openings for this package. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our assessment psychologists, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can contact us using the details below or by completing the form on the right. We look forward to assisting you.