Adult ADHD Assessment in the Sutherland Shire and Sydney

Many adults seek an ADHD assessment later in life, after years of feeling that focus, organisation or follow-through have taken more effort than they seem to for others. For some, this includes lifelong difficulty completing tasks, managing time, or staying still. For others, it follows a period of burnout, a major life change, or simply the realisation that what used to work isn't working anymore.

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An ADHD assessment can help you understand whether ADHD explains the patterns you've been noticing, and what to do next.

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At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology in Menai, we provide adult ADHD assessments for adults across the Sutherland Shire and Sydney, with appointments available in person at our Menai clinic and via secure telehealth across Australia.​

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What is adult ADHD?

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ADHD often presents differently in adulthood than in childhood. Women and high-masking adults often develop strategies to manage their ADHD over years, which can make it harder to recognise.

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Adult ADHD can show up as:

• Difficulty starting, switching between or finishing tasks

• Disorganisation, lateness or forgetfulness despite effort

• Trouble focusing on things that don't immediately interest you

• Impulsivity in decisions, spending or conversations

• Restlessness, internal hyperactivity or difficulty winding down

• Emotional reactivity, rejection sensitivity or fatigue from masking

ADHD often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma and autism. A comprehensive assessment considers these alongside ADHD, not in isolation.

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What does the adult ADHD assessment process involve?

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Our adult ADHD assessment is completed across three appointments, two clinical interviews of approximately 1.5 hours each, followed by a 1-hour feedback session, typically over a four to six week period.

The process includes:

• A detailed clinical interview exploring current presentation, developmental history and functional impact

• Standardised, evidence based questionnaires including measures aligned with the AADPA Australian Evidence Based Clinical Practice Guidelines for ADHD

• Exploration of childhood and adolescent history, with informant input where appropriate

• Review of co-occurring experiences such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma and emotional regulation differences

The assessment considers factors that influence how ADHD presents in adulthood, including masking, learned coping strategies and the role of gender in late diagnosis.

Following the assessment, you receive a comprehensive written report, outlining findings, diagnostic conclusions and practical recommendations. The report is provided during the feedback session.

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Who is this assessment for?

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Many adults pursue an ADHD assessment after:

• Years of feeling that everyday tasks have taken more effort than they should

• Recognising ADHD patterns in family members or close friends

• Reading about adult ADHD, particularly inattentive or female presentations and recognising themselves

• Reaching a point where masking and compensating no longer work

Assessments are conducted in a neuro-affirming and respectful way, with attention to your individual context rather than relying on stereotypes about how ADHD "should" look.

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Who conducts the adult ADHD assessment?

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Adult ADHD assessments at Evolving Minds are conducted by registered psychologists with specific training and experience in adult ADHD presentations, including high-masking and late-diagnosed adults.

Our assessment team includes Jaina Jogia, Christina Gilto and Katelyn Mannix, who work within recognised diagnostic and ethical frameworks and the AHPRA Code of Conduct.

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How much does an adult ADHD assessment cost?

An adult ADHD assessment at Evolving Minds costs $1,550. This fee covers all three appointments, the standardised assessment measures, and your written diagnostic report.

Adult ADHD assessments are private services and are not covered by Medicare.

If you're considering whether you may benefit from a combined ADHD and autism assessment, please see our Combined Adult ADHD and Autism Assessment page. For an overview of all our assessments, including for adolescents, visit our ADHD and autism assessments hub.

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Where do you offer adult ADHD assessments?

If you have been searching for an adult ADHD assessment near you, our Menai clinic provides assessments for adults across the Sutherland Shire, including Bangor, Illawong, Alfords Point, Miranda, Gymea, Kareela, Jannali, Engadine and Sutherland, and for adults across greater Sydney.

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For adults outside the local area, we also offer the full assessment via secure telehealth across Australia. Telehealth assessments follow the same comprehensive three-appointment structure.

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Contact Us

To enquire about an adult ADHD assessment or request an appointment, please contact our Client Care Team on 02 8519 4197 or complete our secure online appointment request form.