ADHD Assessment & CoachingWe offer ADHD assessments and one-on-one coaching to help individuals understand their unique wiring, develop structure, and improve focus and productivity.
What can ADHD Coaching & Screening Assessments help you with:Supports individuals who suspect they may have ADHD or want to learn tools to manage their ADHD more effectively
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Expected Outcomes
Clearer understanding of ADHD traits
Personalised coping and focus strategies
Improved organisation and time management
Enhanced self-esteem and daily performance
ADHD AssessmentAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can impact individuals across their lifespan. While often linked to inattention and hyperactivity, it’s a much broader condition that impacts many areas of life, including relationships, learning, and self-regulation. Everyone’s experience of ADHD is different, and with the right understanding and support, people with ADHD can thrive in many areas of life.
How we work with you1. We begin with a screening assessment with a life coach.
2. Following this screening assessment, you may decide to either continue with the life coach based on your results and work with ADHD management skills, or choose to have a formal ADHD with a psychologist online. 3. If medication is recommended following your assessment, you will be referred to a psychiatrist View Full Screening Process ↗
View ADHD Assessment Pathway ↗
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Core ADHD SymptomsInattention
People with ADHD find it hard to stay focused, especially for long periods of time, which also require sustained mental effort. Thus could be due to getting easily distracted, forgetting important details, or have difficulty understanding/following through with instructions. Time management and organisation can also be challenging areas. Hyperactivity
Hyperactivity presents as constant fidgeting/movement or struggling to keep still. In children this may be more noticeable (e.g., running or jumping around at inappropriate times), whereas adults it may be more subtle (e.g., little fidgeting, inner sense of restlessness or the need to stay busy). Impulsivity
Impulsivity means acting quickly without thinking about the aftermath of the situation/the consequences. This could be interrupting others, taking risks without thinking about the consequences, impatience, having difficulty waiting your turn, or difficulty of self-control. Beyond the core symptoms
ADHD also impacts executive functioning, which are the mental skills that help us plan, focus, organise, and regulate behaviour. When these processes are affected, tasks like managing work, studying, balancing different things, can become more difficult. Having these challenges can also affect overall mood and relationships. Living with ADHD can be frustrating at times and may feel a sense of being misunderstood, but it is important to remember that with the right support and techniques, individuals with ADHD can build on their own personal strengths and thrive in personal, academic, and work lives. |
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Take Your First Step Towards Feeling BetterCounselling doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. We offer a safe place to begin — a space where you’ll be heard, supported, and never judged. Sessions designed around you
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Who We AreA Team Built on Care and Backed by ExperienceAt Lifespan Counselling & Rehabilitation, we are strongly committed to offering our help at any stage of your life. For some, the need for support is with them all their life, while for others needs come and go, often at the most unexpected times.
At Lifespan we are ready to help you, whatever the situation and time. |
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Screening AssessmentDo I need a full ADHD assessment? I just want to know if I have ADHD but don’t want to do the full assessment.
You would be well suited to do the Screening Assessment. This provides you information on your symptoms. You can then decide if you want to have a further assessment with a psychologist OR work on your symptoms through one of our many program options. How long does the Screening assessment take?
90 minutes. Can you diagnose ADHD?
Yes. We offer a Screening Assessment. You can then decide if you would like to go ahead with a formal assessment with a psychologist. We also offer a formal assessment with a psychologist online to diagnose ADHD. |
Psychology AssessmentHow long does the Psychology assessment take?
Usually between 4-6 hours total. This is not done in one session, but rather over time. The Psychologist will gather information, provide a number of assessments and then complete a report for you. How long does the Psychology assessment take?
Yes, this report is helpful for showing your areas of strengths & difficulties. For young people and many adults, a written report can be helpful evidence to support areas to work on. For young people, particularly students, this can allow your teachers and lecturers to support you and allow for exam conditions to be established. For those in the workplace, it can support you to explore and work on strategies for you that may be helpful to function optimally at work. Will the psychologist provide the feedback report to me?
Yes, this is part of the assessment process. What skills can a life Coach who specialises in ADHD teach me?
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Psychiatry AssessmentDoes a diagnosis of ADHD mean I must go on medication?
No, not everyone with ADHD needs medication. Also, not everyone with diagnosed ADHD chooses to be on medication. Do I need medication immediately if I have ADHD?
No. Some people manage their symptoms well through therapy, behavioural strategies, lifestyle changes, and other support strategies. Medication can help, and is also strongly supported alongside these strategies, but choosing to take medication is a personal choice. How long does the Psychiatry assessment take?
Allow 45 minutes to see the Psychiatrist. Will the Psychiatrist re-assess me?
Yes, the psychiatrist will reassess you from a medical perspective. They will assess your physical and mental health & discuss with you what options may be available around medication. Does my GP keep providing me with medication or the psychiatrist?
This is a discussion between you and the Psychiatrist. Some people will continue to see their psychiatrist for monitoring of medication until the medication is agreed to be working well between the client an psychiatrist. Then your psychiatrist can leave any further prescribing between you and your doctor. Can I pick up my scripts from Lifespan?
No you must collect scripts only from the psychiatrist or your GP, depending on who is managing the medication. |
ADHD Group SupportWhat sort of things do you do in the Lifespan Group workshops for ADHD?
Lifespan group workshops help individuals with ADHD, and offer:
Is coaching suitable for adults?
Absolutely. Lifespan works with all ages. Can I join an ADHD group?
Yes, we offer ADHD study skills, ADHD life-hacks, and ADHD coaching. |
ADHD Pathway
I Need Help NowIf you need urgent help now, please visit the Mental Health Foundation website for emergency contacts. Link to website ↗ |
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