ADHD Assessment Newcastle

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) can make everyday tasks more difficult, from staying focused at work or school to managing routines, emotions, and relationships. It often affects executive functions such as organisation, planning, time management, memory, and emotional regulation, which can make daily life feel harder than it needs to be. A professional assessment at Psychology Centre Newcastle provides clarity and direction, helping you or your child receive the right support.

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Our assessments are:

 

• Thorough and evidence-based

• Conducted by experienced psychologists 

• Designed with clarity, support, and treatment planning in mind

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Because factors such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep difficulties, and learning differences can sometimes mimic or occur alongside ADHD, our assessments take a holistic view to ensure an accurate and comprehensive understanding of each individual’s presentation.

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Who We Work With

 

• Children and teens struggling with focus, disruptive behaviour, or emotional regulation at home or school

• Adults experiencing long-term difficulties with attention, organisation, or suspected undiagnosed ADHD

 

What to Expect in an ADHD Assessment

At Psychology Centre Newcastle, our process is structured to gather evidence across the lifespan and from multiple perspectives. 

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Here’s what you can expect during your ADHD assessment with our team in Newcastle:

 

1. Initial Clinical Interview: A detailed conversation about you (or your child’s) concerns, developmental history, family background, education/work experiences, relationships, and mental health.

2. Standardised Questionnaires & Collateral Information: You will complete questionnaires about attention, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. For children, we seek input from teachers and request school reports to understand functioning across environments. For adults, we may review school reports and/or speak with someone who knew you well as a child. 

3. Diagnostic Clinical Interview: A structured interview that systematically explores ADHD symptoms in both childhood and adulthood. This information identifies strengths, highlights difficulties, and contributes towards diagnostic clarity and tailored recommendations and education to empower an individual to embrace their neurodiversity with self-confidence and pride.

4. Feedback & Treatment Planning: After the assessment, we meet with you to explain the results in clear language, provide a diagnosis if appropriate, and answer your questions. We then co-develop a personalised support plan, which may include:

• Psychological therapy or behavioural support

• School or workplace strategies and accommodations

• Referral for medical review (for ADHD medication if indicated)

• Further assessments (e.g., Autism, trauma, or learning difficulties) if needed

• We offer you the opportunity to continue on with your assessing psychologist either under a mental health treatment plan or as a private paying client to ensure continuity of care, if you choose. By understanding both strengths and struggles, we help individuals build self-awareness, reduce self-blame, and develop strategies that make everyday life feel more manageable and fulfilling.​

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Costs and Referrals

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• Adults over 25: No referral is required.

• Some services may be eligible for Medicare rebates if referred by a GP. 

• No referral is required for assessments. Assessment fees vary depending on age and complexity. Please contact our clinic for a detailed quote and rebate information.​