*** Please note my current available for start dates is April 2025***

Adult ADHD Assessments

I currently run assessment clinics for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults (18 years and over) in the Canterbury area.

The assessment process runs over a three week period and includes:

  • The completion of a standard battery of questionnaires that assess ADHD experiences and also screens for common co-occurring mental health experiences.

  • Initial Assessment Session (1.5 hours): includes the discussion of your current circumstances, current experiences and discussion of your life history.

  • Additional questionnaire sent as required. Observer reports in the form of questionnaires regarding childhood and also current observations.

  • Secondary Assessment Session (1.5 hours): includes the completion of a semi-structured interview specifically looking at ADHD symptoms. Assessment of other co-occurring mental health experiences.

  • Review of provided collateral information: school reports, previous mental health notes, GP notes.

  • Feedback Session (50mins)

Fees:

Assessment Process: $1000

Comprehensive Psychological Report (required if considering Health Pathways access to stimulant medications): $800

ADULT Autism ASSESSMENTS

I am happy to accept referrals for the assessment of Autism in adults. I am open to having assessment sessions either in person or via other communication methods.  My hope is to complete an assessment in a way in which you feel most able to express your experiences. 

If you opt for an in-person meeting but have some known sensory sensitivities, then please let me know so I can make the space as neutral for you as possible. That may include lighting, noise, smells etc.

I make contact prior to assessment and provide you with information about the treatment process, what to expect, how to find the offices and can provide a list of common areas of discussion.

There is such variability within autism that I do not offer these assessments as a package, but solely charge for the time spent within assessment sessions, time spent reviewing previous information (school reports, mental health notes etc.) and cost of psychometrics. Typically, assessments would run over three weeks and include two assessment sessions (1.5hours each) and a feedback session (50mins). That would be charged at $1000. If there are higher support needs and/or sensory experiences that require further investigation, then a third assessment session may be required. I offer various report options following assessment dependent on your needs. The pricing of these reports is dependent on how comprehensive they are and range from a free Outcome Summary through to $800 for a comprehensive report.

individual therapy

Given that I am currently working within private practice part-time, I have more limited capacity for individual therapy clients.

I generally reserve spaces for previous assessment clients who would like to continue on within a therapy context. However, I do also accept self-referrals outside the area of neurodivergence so feel free to make contact to enquire about availability.

Therapy sessions are charged at a rate of $200 per 50min session.

If you refer and have not already been through an assessment process through my service, then an initial assessment session will be 1.5 hours (charged at $300) to explore your presenting experiences in more depth to assist with the development of a treatment plan/pathway.