Private ADHD & Autism Assessments – Warwickshire, Birmingham and Online
If you are seeking a combined diagnostic assessment for both ADHD and autism, our qualified, HCPC-registered clinical psychologists can help. We provide robust, personalised neurodevelopmental assessments for adults to ascertain whether autism, ADHD or both explain your experiences.
All of our assessments are undertaken by HCPC-registered clinical psychologists with specialist training in neurodiversity. We take a compassionate, person-centred and gender-aware approach. Whether you are looking for self-understanding, support at work or in education, or onward support, we are happy to help.
OVERVIEW
About this Assessment
Autism and ADHD are life-long neurodevelopmental conditions which impact people’s ability to function at different times in life. Autism involves differences in social communication and interaction, and can include sensory processing differences, rigid and repetitive behaviours and specialist interests. ADHD can involve difficulties with inattention, planning and organising, concentrating, hyperactivity and impulsivity.
If you suspect you have the combination of ADHD and autism, you may experience various contradictions: you may need sameness, structure and routine, but the rest of your brain might resist it. You may need order, a plan and focus on details, but the rest of your brain might find organising, planning and sticking to task and details difficult. You may find socialising complicated, draining and aversive, yet you might be driven towards it until you burn out.
These are just some of the complex nuances that reflect the overlap between autism and ADHD. Our gold standard, detailed combined ADHD and autism assessments helps to identify whether both conditions are present so that you can learn how to manage.
Price:
£2100 (all inclusive)
Duration:
6-7 hours
Format:
Online or in-person
Quick information
Individuals aged 17+ who suspect they have both ADHD and autism
Those who have struggled throughout life with socialising, focusing, concentrating, being impulsive or hyperactive, and sensory processing, rigid or repetitive behaviours or specialist interests
Individuals who have tried mental health treatments but their underlying struggles have remained the same, perhaps being told “it’s just anxiety”
People seeking a formal diagnosis to help with workplace adjustments or support in education
People seeking support and reasonable adjustments for autism and/or medication for ADHD
Who is this assessment for?
WHAT TO EXPECT
What’s included in your assessment
Our approach: Our joint ADHD and autism assessments follow the NICE clinical guidelines and are conducted by fully qualified, HCPC-registered clinical psychologists. Our assessors all have expertise in both autism and ADHD, their differences and their overlaps. Our assessments and reports are NHS standard, with our assessors all having worked in the NHS.
We specialise in the complex, individual nuances at the intersection of autism and ADHD, incorporating the whole person. We take a detailed look at masking, coping, gender-based socialisation and we are trans-affirmative. We also look at your mental health history in its entirety to ensure we identify any co-occurring difficulties, which may be related to autism and ADHD or otherwise.
Optional 1-hour screening assessment if unsure (£150 cost)
A 6- to-7-hour consultation (in person or online)
Full developmental and mental health history
Psychometric testing, including the Autism Clinical Interview for Adults (ACIA) and the Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults (DIVA-5) in full
Discussion of symptoms in home, work, and academic settings
Written report with diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Your assessment includes:
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Initial Enquiry
Complete our enquiry form below or send us an email. We will answer any questions you have and can offer a free initial consultation to discuss if helpful.
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Schedule Assessment
Book your assessment appointment at times that suit you – in-person or online.
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Pre-Assessment Forms
You will be sent a range of psychometric measures and questionnaires for your informant(s) to do before we meet.
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Assessment Session
The assessment will take 6-7 hours, including a full clinical and developmental history, mental health assessment and ACIA and DIVA-5 interviews.
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Report & Feedback
We will meet for a 60-minute feedback appointment to discuss the results, how to manage, next steps and recommendations.
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Ongoing Support
We will provide guidance on next steps including any onward referrals needed
Our Assessment Process
AFTER YOUR ASSESSMENT
Post-assessment support
Following your assessment, we will discuss the results with you, what they mean, how to manage and recommend a treatment plan. If you are seeking therapy for ADHD and/or autism, our neuro-affirming therapists can offer support. We work with medication providers who can offer ADHD medication if you are seeking medication options. We also have downloadable resources, courses and information available on living as an AuDHDer.
Comprehensive Report: Our NHS-grade reports average 20 pages long, covering your personal trait-profile, needs and personalised recommendations.
Feedback Session: All assessments include a 60-minute feedback session to discuss coping strategies, recommendations and your next steps.
Recommendations: We tailor recommendations to the individual and their environment, and provide work and education reports as needed.
Ongoing Support: Follow-up support, ADHD medication, therapy for ADHD and/or autism and onward referrals are all available.
Our Team
Meet the Experts
Dr. David King
Counselling Psychologist
DCounsPsy, HCPC Registered
Taking the step to seek psychological support can feel daunting, and finding the right person matters. I believe that meaningful support starts with genuinely understanding the person in front of you, not just the presenting problem. With over 15 years of experience across NHS and private settings, including acute inpatient hospital care, community mental health, and Children and Young People's services, I aim to offer a space that feels both clinically rigorous and genuinely welcoming. I offer psychological therapy drawing on a variety of evidenced based approaches, alongside neurodevelopmental assessments for adults, with a particular interest in ADHD and autism, delivered with a neuro-affirming approach. I hold a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology, am a registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society.
Dr. Alastair Pipkin
Lead Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsy, HCPC Registered, AFHEA, Dip. Strategic Management and Leadersip
Dr. Pipkin is a registered clinical psychologist, fully accredited cognitive behavioural therapist with the BABCP, an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and a registered specialist in the field of gender dysphoria with the UK Equalities Office.
He is an experienced diagnostic assessor of autism, ADHD, gender dysphoria and the range of mental health difficulties. He is also an experienced academic, published researcher and experienced consultant and supervisor for students up to doctorate level.
He leads Unlock Psychology Ltd, overseeing the clinical, academic and research services provided. Dr. Pipkin provides diagnostic assessments, academic and research services.
Dr. Faisal Mir
Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsy, HCPC Registered
Dr Faisal Mir is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist offering detailed and in-depth psychological assessments of people of all ages. He currently works in independent practice and is based in Birmingham. He has been working as a Clinical Psychologist since 2009 assessing and treating mainly adults with mild, moderate, and severe psychological difficulties.
Dr Mir provides a range of psychological services including:
Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments – such as intelligence testing, cognitive and capacity assessments, and personality assessments.
Assessments of autism (ADI-R and ADOS-2) and ADHD.
Psychological therapies including CBT (Cognitive behaviour therapy), REBT (Rational emotive behaviour therapy), Schema therapy, Compassion focussed therapy, EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing), and ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy).
He has also worked extensively in the legal field, preparing specialist reports for Civil, Family, and Employment Courts. Also, immigration tribunals. This has been to assess mental health difficulties for people involved in personal injury, medical negligence, data breach, and housing disrepair claims. Moreover, this has also included carrying out cognitive and capacity assessments, psychological assessments of complex trauma, and treatment recommendations.
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"My existing NHS autism assessment was incomplete due to various factors. It was of great personal importance to me to have this updated and correctly recorded, by a qualified professional. I was pleased to find Unlock Psychology Ltd, who not only have their standards and full assessments recognised by the NHS, but were also willing to work with me to evidence and provide the sections that were previously absent or lacking.
Fair pricing.
Good communication before, during, and after interview, including checking for intention, being clear on needed information, and precision of wording on report.
Positive experience that fulfilled expected purpose."
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
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average rating from 20+ Google reviews
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