Private ADHD Assessment · UK · CQC-Registered Clinics

Private ADHD assessment,without the NHS wait.

Start with a free screening, then get matched with a CQC-registered clinic for a full private assessment — clinically reviewed throughout.

Start your free ADHD screening →How it works

Free to start · CQC-registered clinics · No referral needed

GMC-reviewed content
CQC-registered clinics
UKAAN/CAAQAS quality standards
Free for patients

Why people go private

The NHS route is under growing pressure

NHS waiting lists for an adult ADHD assessment can stretch for years in many parts of England, and referral routes — including NHS Right to Choose — are under increasing strain. For a lot of people, a private assessment is the realistic way to be seen sooner. ThinkBetter is the marketplace that matches you with a suitable CQC-registered clinic, so you get a faster route without giving up on quality.

Read how NHS Right to Choose works in 2026 →

How it works

From free screening to a booked assessment

Four steps — the AI report is unique to ThinkBetter.

Take a free screening

A short, free screening built on clinically validated tools including the WHO-developed ASRS v1.1. It helps you understand whether a full assessment may be worthwhile.

≈ 5 minutes · free · no sign-up to start

Get a personalised AI report

A clear, plain-English report explaining what your responses may mean — yours to keep, share, or bring to an appointment.

Plain-English report · instant

Get matched to a CQC-registered clinic

We match you with a suitable CQC-registered clinic in the UK that works to recognised UK quality standards. You choose who, where and when.

Matched clinics · weeks, not years

Book your assessment directly

Book a private assessment with your matched clinic. You see clear, upfront pricing before you commit to anything.

Transparent pricing · you stay in control

Why ThinkBetter

Faster does not mean lower quality

Anyone can promise speed. Our difference is honest quality governance — the CQC-registered clinics we match you with also work to recognised UK quality standards, with multidisciplinary support and clinical supervision.

Content clinically reviewed by Dr Miriana Vrajitoriu

Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Founder & Medical Director

GMC 7211553

Named clinical reviewer. Our clinical content is reviewed by a Consultant Psychiatrist on the GMC Specialist Register — not anonymous.
MDT support and supervision. Matched clinics work to recognised UK quality standards (such as UKAAN/CAAQAS), with multidisciplinary input and clinical supervision.
NICE-compliant, GP-ready reports. Assessments produce a thorough, NICE-compliant report designed to be GP-ready. Whether a GP offers shared care is at their discretion — we never guarantee acceptance, and we would be wary of anyone who does.

Transparent pricing

Clear pricing, no hidden extras

Private ADHD assessments typically range from around £500 to £2,500 depending on the clinic and what is included. We show indicative pricing from matched clinics up front — no low headline price that balloons once report, titration or follow-up are added.

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By location

Private ADHD assessment near you

Waiting times, funding routes and clinic availability differ across the UK. Each page carries the local picture, including indicative prices where clinics have published them.

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Understand the assessment before you start

Understanding ADHD assessments ADHD in adults: signs and recognition What an ADHD assessment involves Your AI report explained

Good questions

Private ADHD assessment: your questions

How much is a private ADHD assessment?

Private ADHD assessments in the UK typically range from around £500 to £2,500, depending on the clinician and what the fee includes. ThinkBetter shows indicative pricing from matched clinics up front, so you can compare before you book anything.

Do I need a GP referral for a private ADHD assessment?

No GP referral is needed to start. You can take the free screening straight away, and if a full assessment looks worthwhile we match you with a CQC-registered clinic that can assess you privately without a referral.

Will my GP accept a private ADHD diagnosis?

Matched clinics produce thorough, NICE-compliant reports designed to be GP-ready. Whether a GP offers shared care is at their discretion — it is never guaranteed. Our quality-governance approach exists precisely so reports stand up when a GP reviews them.

How long does a private ADHD assessment take?

Many matched clinics offer first appointments within weeks rather than the years common on NHS waiting lists. The free screening takes about five minutes; the full assessment length varies by clinic and is confirmed before you book.

Is the free ADHD screening really free?

Yes. The screening and your personalised report are free, with no sign-up needed to start. You only pay if you choose to book a full private assessment with a matched clinic, and you see the price before you commit.

Start your private ADHD assessment

Take the free five-minute screening and get a personalised report — no referral, no waiting list.

Start your free ADHD screening →