Private ADHD assessmentin Cardiff.
Start with a free screening, then get matched with a regulated private clinic in Wales for a full private assessment — clinically reviewed throughout.
Free to start · regulated private clinics · No referral needed
- GMC-reviewed content
- Regulated private clinics
- UKAAN/CAAQAS quality standards
- Free for patients
Your local ADHD assessment options in Cardiff
In Cardiff, the route to an ADHD assessment runs through NHS Wales, and NHS Right to Choose does not apply — it is an England mechanism, so there is no equivalent way to select a private provider at NHS expense. Waits for adult assessment in Wales are long, and referral routes vary by health board. For people in Cardiff and across South Wales, a private assessment is the route that comes with a confirmed timeline rather than an open-ended wait.
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 startGet 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 · instantGet matched to a regulated clinic
We match you with a suitable regulated clinic in Wales that works to recognised UK quality standards. You choose who, where and when.
Matched clinics · weeks, not yearsBook 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 controlInside an ADHD assessment in Cardiff
Clinics vary in what they include, and the difference is rarely obvious from a price. These are the stages a thorough assessment covers, and the instruments a regulated clinic should be able to name when you ask.
Screening
ASRS v1.1A short, validated self-report questionnaire. The ASRS v1.1 was developed with the World Health Organization. Screening indicates whether a full assessment is likely to be worthwhile. It is self-completed and is not a diagnosis, a triage decision, or a clinical opinion.
Pre-assessment history
Clinics gather developmental history before the appointment — school reports, and where possible an account from a parent, partner or someone who knew you as a child. ADHD and autism are lifelong, so evidence that traits were present in childhood matters to the diagnostic criteria.
Diagnostic interview
DIVA-5 · QbTestThe assessment itself: a structured clinical interview lasting roughly 60–90 minutes, conducted by a psychiatrist or specialist practitioner. DIVA-5 is the standard structured interview for adult ADHD. Some clinics add an objective computerised measure such as QbTest or MOXO, which records attention and movement against a control group.
Report and outcome
NICE NG87A written diagnostic report setting out what was assessed, the outcome against DSM-5 or ICD-11 criteria, and recommendations. NICE guideline NG87 governs ADHD diagnosis and management in the UK, and a report written to it is what a GP will expect to see.
After a diagnosis
Titration · shared careIf medication is recommended, titration is the supervised period — usually several weeks — of adjusting dose and monitoring response, heart rate and blood pressure. Ongoing prescribing often depends on a shared care agreement between the clinic and your GP. Whether a GP enters one is at their discretion and at their ICB’s, and it is never guaranteed. Ask any clinic what happens if your GP declines, before you book.
ThinkBetter is a marketplace, not a clinical service. The assessment is carried out by the independent clinic you choose, and any diagnosis is theirs to make.
Your assessment options from Cardiff
No clinic on ThinkBetter has a consulting room in Wales yet — but 13 clinics assess remotely, so you can be assessed from Cardiff without travelling and without a referral. Video assessment is standard practice for adult ADHD, not a lesser option.
Start your free ADHD screening →Faster does not mean lower quality
Anyone can promise speed. Our difference is honest quality governance — the regulated private 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.
Private ADHD assessment in Cardiff: FAQ
How much is a private ADHD assessment in Cardiff?
Do I need a GP referral to be assessed in Cardiff?
Will my GP accept a private ADHD diagnosis?
How quickly can I be assessed?
Private ADHD assessment elsewhere in the UK
Waiting times and NHS funding positions differ by area. These pages carry the local picture for each.
Book a private ADHD assessment in Cardiff
Take the free five-minute screening and get a personalised report — no referral, no waiting list.
Start your free ADHD screening →Free to start · regulated private clinics · No referral needed