Private ADHD and Autism Assessment for Adults in Warwickshire, Birmingham and Online
At Unlock Psychology Ltd, our private clinical psychologists offer expert psychological assessments to help understand the range of mental health needs. This would help to inform any treatment, adaptations at work and provide an explanation, as each assessment comes with bespoke recommendations tailored to the individual.
We specialise in private ADHD Assessments, Autism Diagnosis, Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis and Mental Health Evaluations for adults and teenagers across Warwickshire, Birmingham and the whole of the UK online. Whether you're seeking clarity, a formal diagnosis, or help managing symptoms, our tailored assessments are conducted by an experienced UK clinical psychologist.
Our team are also specialist therapists in autism, ADHD and mental health, so reach out today if you're seeking support, whether you're diagnosed or not.
Why Assessment Matters
Understanding yourself is the first step toward living authentically and accessing the right support.
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Self-Understanding
Gain clarity about how your brain works and why you experience the world differently.
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Access Support
Unlock workplace accommodations, educational support, and healthcare services tailored to your needs.
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Targeted Strategies
Receive personalised recommendations and interventions that actually work for your neurology.
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Community Connection
Connect with others who share your experiences and find belonging in neurodivergent communities.
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ADHD Assessment
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Comprehensive evaluation for adults experiencing difficulties with attention, focus, impulsivity, or executive function. Our ADHD-specialised clinicians understand the unique presentations in women and late-diagnosed adults.
What's Included:
Detailed clinical interviews
Standardised rating scales
Developmental history review
Comprehensive written report
Personalised recommendations
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Autism Assessment
Autism Spectrum Condition
In-depth, neurodiversity-affirming autism assessment designed for adults. We specialise in recognising autism in those who may have masked or camouflaged their traits, including women and transgender/non-binary individuals.
What's Included:
Extended clinical interview
Social communication assessment
Sensory profile evaluation
Developmental history
Detailed diagnostic report
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Gender Dysphoria Assessment
Gender Incongruence / Dysphoria Diagnosis
Supportive, affirming assessment for individuals exploring their gender identity. We provide NHS-aligned diagnostic reports. Our experienced clinicians provide the documentation needed for gender-affirming healthcare and legal recognition.
What's Included:
Comprehensive psychological evaluation
Gender history exploration
Mental health assessment
Support letter provision
Ongoing care coordination
Assessment Services
Assessment Services
Expert clinical assessments tailored to your unique needs, delivered with compassion and cultural sensitivity.
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Initial Enquiry
Complete our online enquiry form or give us a call. We'll discuss your needs and answer any questions.
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Pre-Assessment Forms
Receive and complete questionnaires that help us understand your history and current experiences.
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Schedule Assessment
Book your assessment appointment at a time that works for you—in-person or online.
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Assessment Session
Attend your assessment, where we will explore your experiences and make sense of them together in detail.
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Report & Feedback
Receive a detailed written report and a feedback session to discuss findings and recommendations.
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Ongoing Support
Access post-assessment support, resources, and referrals to help you on your journey.
Our Assessment Process
A clear, supportive journey from first contact to comprehensive understanding— every step designed with you in mind.

Our Commitment
Evidence-Based, Personalised & Neurodiversity-Affirming
We combine clinical expertise with a compassionate, person-centred approach. Every service is delivered by doctoral-level psychologists using proven, research-informed methods.
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Neurodiversity-Affirming
We celebrate neurological differences. Our approach is strengths-based, not deficit- focused.
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Thorough & Accurate
Comprehensive assessments that explore your full history, ensuring accurate diagnosis.
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Fast Turnaround
Receive your detailed report within 2 weeks of your assessment session.
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Comprehensive Reports
Detailed, actionable reports accepted by GPs, employers, universities, and DVLA.
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Expert Clinicians
Assessments conducted by experienced clinical psychologists with specialized training.
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Specialist in
Underdiagnosed Groups
Expertise in recognizing autism and ADHD in women, BIPOC individuals, and late-diagnosed adults.
Our Team
Meet the Experts

Dr. Emma Macey
Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsy, HCPC Registered
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of therapeutic experience working across NHS and private mental health services. I work with people aged 16 and over and have a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating identity, neurodiversity, trauma, and life transitions.
Throughout my career, I have worked with people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including those struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-esteem difficulties, trauma, shame, relationship difficulties, burnout, and questions around identity and belonging. I aim to create a therapeutic space that feels warm, collaborative, and genuinely accepting, where people feel able to explore difficulties without judgement.
Alongside therapy work, I offer gender assessments and have specialist experience working within a gender service, supporting transgender and gender diverse individuals exploring their identity and accessing gender-affirming care. I also completed specialist training through Pink Therapy and have many years of experience working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ and Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diverse (GSRD) communities.
I have also completed specialist ADHD assessment training and will shortly be offering ADHD assessments alongside my wider clinical work. My interest in neurodiversity has developed through supporting many clients who have felt misunderstood, overwhelmed, or “different” for much of their lives, often without fully understanding why.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Systemic approaches, and EMDR-informed practice. I have recently completed EMDR Part 1 training and have a strong interest in trauma-informed approaches that help people process difficult experiences safely and compassionately.

Dr. Alexandra Richards
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
DClinPsy, HCPC Registered
Dr Alexandra Richards (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist working in private practice, offering gender assessments. She qualified in 2014 and has 15 years of experience of working in the NHS and charity sector. Her main areas of work are with gender and sexual diversity, Disability and long-term health conditions. Currently she works in private practice and is also a support group facilitator for transgender charity Not A Phase. She has completed additional training in neuropsychology, trauma-informed approaches and working with trans and gender-diverse adults.
She has worked with transgender, non-binary and gender diverse adults since 2018. She aims to be collaborative and affirmative in her approach, centering the experiences and needs of trans people within the assessment process. She is familiar with adapting her approach to support people with a diverse range of needs including those related to health conditions, cognitive difficulty and neurodivergence.

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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"I went to Dr. Pipkin for a gender dysphoria diagnosis and was definitely a bit worried beforehand but he was always respectful, and I felt that he understood what I wanted and why. I never felt like he was trying to push me towards or away from a particular answer to any question and I never felt uncomfortable about the questions he asked."
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"I recently had my gender dysphoria assessment with Alastair at Unlock Psychology. The whole process was straightforward, surprisingly fast, completely transparent, and entirely free of the gatekeeping you usually find in transgender healthcare. Alastair is a true professional who treats you with respect, making the environment feel genuinely safe and validating. Instead of making me jump through unnecessary hoops, the evaluation itself was grounded entirely in clear facts and objective reality. If you need a reliable clinical psychologist for gender identity services, I definitely recommend him."
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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."
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Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from people who have completed assessments with us. Your journey to understanding starts here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Adult Assessments
Comprehensive adult ADHD evaluation
£950
3-4 hour clinical assessment
Standardized rating scales
Developmental history review
Detailed diagnostic report
Feedback session included
Post-assessment support
Autism Assessment
In-depth autism spectrum evaluation
£1250
4-5 hour clinical assessment
Social communication evaluation
Sensory profile assessment
Comprehensive written report
Feedback session included
Access to resources library
Transparent Pricing
Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. All assessments include a comprehensive report and feedback session.
Free Preparation Resources
Download our free guides to help you prepare for your assessment and understand what to expect.
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PDF Guide
ADHD Assessment
Preparation Guide
Everything you need to know before your ADHD assessment, including what to expect and how to prepare.
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PDF Guide
Autism Assessment
Handbook
A comprehensive guide to understanding the autism assessment process and what information we'll explore.
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Printable Checklist
Pre-Assessment Checklist
Helpful checklist to gather
documentation, reflect on your
experiences, and prepare for your
session.
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