Drummoyne Psychology offers comprehensive assessments and non-pharmacological intervention for adults with ADHD.

 

Please note, we do not provide medication for ADHD.  

 

What is ADHD?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which typically emerges before the age of 12 years, with an estimated prevalence of between 2% and 6% of the adult population. The symptoms include difficulties with attention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity which interfere with a person's activities and participation in life. 

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Why do an ADHD Assessment?

Exploring an ADHD assessment in adulthood may provide clarity on lifelong challenges, improving self-understanding and self-esteem. A diagnosis opens the door to effective treatments, tools, and strategies that enhance focus, productivity, and emotional well-being. It can also lead to better relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life by reducing frustration and offering practical support for daily struggles. 

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Adult ADHD Assessment at Drummoyne Psychology

A thorough assessment by an appropriate clinician is required for an accurate diagnosis of ADHD. This will inform the best possible care and intervention needed.

 

The Assessment Process

Our adult ADHD assessment involve three scheduled appointments (ideally in person). These appointments are approximately 50 minutes in length.

• Appointment One and Two: You will discuss many aspects of your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing and participate in clinical interviews. This is to establish whether the diagnostic criteria for ADHD is met and identify whether other conditions are likely to be present.

• Appointment Three: You will be provided with the outcomes of the assessment, feedback and options for support and intervention. You will be provided with a letter stating the outcome of assessment.

 

Other Essential Parts of the Assessment:

• You will complete a standardised questionnaire between sessions.

• You will complete an online psychometric assessment between sessions.

• You will need to identify at least two people who know you well. This includes someone who knew you as a child (e.g., parent) and someone who knows you well in your current life (e.g., partner or close friend).

• These people will be asked to complete a standardised questionnaire or answer specific questions about you.

• The psychologist will need to review any previous school reports, employment evaluations, cognitive tests, speech/learning assessments (please bring with you to your first appointment)

 

Treatment Options

Drummoyne Psychology offer evidence-based psychological intervention to support you with a diagnosis of ADHD. This includes ADHD coaching and cognitive-behavioural therapy.

Even if you are not diagnosed with ADHD or the assessment was inconclusive, we will offer you the best possible support for your symptoms.

 

As we are a Clinical Psychology practice we cannot prescribe medication. However, if medication is something you wish to explore we can link you in with an appropriate prescriber.

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Assessment Fees

The full cost of an Adult ADHD Assessment is $1500. This is inclusive of three appointments, questionnaires and testing, and Outcome Letter. This cost can be paid in full or paid over the first two appointments. The initial appointment will incur a cost of $820 and the second appointment will cost $680. ​

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If you are 25 years or over there is no Medicare Rebate available. Unfortunately, Medicare does not allow a Mental Health Plan to be used for ADHD assessments. 

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If you are under 25 years there is a Medicare Rebate available if you have been referred by your doctor for a ADHD Assessment. You will need to bring this referral to your first appointment. For people under 25 years you may pay the cost of the assessment over 3 sessions and claim the rebate for each session. 

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