Adult ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis and Package of Care
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I am delighted to now be able to provide the gold standard DIVA 5 assessment for diagnosing adults with ADHD at Feed The Soul Therapy Rooms.
Along with this fully comprehensive assessment, I can also offer an HG package of care built around the individuals experience of ADHD and their needs and goals.
Through my knowledge as an HG psychotherapist and using my own lived experience, I will offer techniques to stabilise symptoms, build coping strategies and develop resilience for the future.
I will teach ways to understand this neural developmental difference so that navigating environments, situations and relationships can be managed in a positive way.
I will teach ways to manage the co-morbidities associated with ADHD Eg. depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, substance misuse and self harm.
I will teach ways to manage the impairments that ADHD can bring Eg. fear of rejection (RSD), low self esteem and low self worth, overwhelm and burn out and withdrawal.
Together we will build a bespoke, practical and accessible tool kit built around my clients needs using the HG model.
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ADHD is not a “disorder it is a neural developmental difference that when understood and managed and utilised in positive way it can release incredible potential.
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​If you identify as having ADHD and not want to have the DIVA 5 assessment and that to is perfectly ok. We can still build an HG package of care around your needs without the official diagnosis if suits your need best.
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“From my very first conversation with Catriona by telephone, I experienced the incredible relief of being deeply understood by someone who could recognise everything I was dealing with and who knew how to help.
Each session I was put at ease by Catriona and would leave feeling that I was receiving care that would genuinely help me over time.
I really appreciated Catriona’s natural empathy and very genuine personality, with her deep listening and understanding skills.”
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Neurodivergent Client with PTSD
What to expect
​Pre assessment measurements of your level of mood, stress and anxiety.
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Relaxation audio making session to help with giving you clarity and executive functioning for the session. ​
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Pre assessment questionnaires for you and the person you choose to involve in the assessment to generate the collateral evidence needed for the assessment. This is usual a parent or a partner.
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DIVA- 5 for adult ADHD assessment appointment, lasting a maximum of 2.5 hours including a mid-session break of 15 minutes.
There is an opportunity for someone who is supporting your assessment to attend this appointment with you.
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Feedback session explaining the results.
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Planning session to discuss the package of care built on the HG model needs that will suit your needs. This will include the opportunity to discuss the recommendations in the report which may include psychotherapy, coaching for ADHD, a package of care and other alternative interventions other than medication.
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Further support session should you need.
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Post assessment you will be given a comprehensive Assessment Report which you can give to your GP.
A letter confirming the diagnosis (if it is a positive diagnosis).
A document with personalised recommendations for next step for you.
A document with information about ADHD resources and sources of support.
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There is no consultation regarding medication included in the cost of your ADHD assessment. I am not licensed to prescribe but I can share care with a prescriber if medication is a rout you wish to explore.
Please note: Some services, including the NHS, universities or workplaces may wish to reassess you before prescribing medication on the NHS. They also may wish to do this before making reasonable adjustments in work place or educational settings and this is often dependent on where you live and on local GP and/or NHS Trust policies.
You are advised to consult with your GP regarding local policies and procedures before booking any ADHD Assessment.
Details of the assessment and the terms of our contact will be sent prior to you assessment should you wish to proceed.
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