divergent life
Adults, children & young people

Assessment that makes
room for your whole story.

Explore ADHD, autism, OCD or a combined profile with a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed team. Start with the options and costs, then choose how much detail you want to read.

Full diagnostic assessments

Your options & costs

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AssessmentAdultsChildren
ADHD£1,800£2,000
Autism£1,900£2,100
OCD£1,100£1,300
Combined assessment*£2,600£3,000

*The adult combined fee shown is for ADHD and autism. We also offer ADHD–OCD and autism–OCD pathways; please ask us to confirm the appropriate fee for your combination.

Assessment includes clinical information gathering, a written report, reflective feedback and personalised recommendations. Payment plans can be discussed before assessment begins.

Unsure where to begin? Start with a free 15-minute consultation.

Screening can help you explore your experiences before deciding whether to pursue diagnosis. Ask us for the screening fee and how it relates to the full assessment cost before booking. There is no obligation to continue to a full assessment.

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A clear path, at a pace we discuss together

What happens next?

01 / EXPLORE

Talk & screen

Tell us what brings you here. We explain the options, complete screening and discuss whether a full assessment would be useful.

02 / UNDERSTAND

Build the picture

We bring together interviews, questionnaires, developmental history and relevant input from family, school or others.

03 / REFLECT

Find your next steps

You receive a draft to check for accuracy, a reflective feedback session, and a full report with practical recommendations.

Explore each pathway

ADHD assessment

We explore attention, activity, impulsivity and everyday functioning across development and different settings. We consider coping strategies, masking, sensory needs and context.

Assessment may include DIVA-5 for adults or DIVA-5 Young for children and young people, alongside questionnaires and QbCheck. These contribute to a wider clinical understanding.

Autism assessment

Our approach explores communication, sensory experiences, relationships and developmental history. We make room for masking and adaptations that may have made autistic experiences less visible.

The MIGDAS supports a structured, conversational exploration, considered alongside questionnaires, contextual information and clinical judgement.

OCD assessment

We explore obsessive thoughts, compulsive patterns and their impact in context. Assessment may include a modified Yale–Brown checklist, an age-appropriate version for children, and sensory profiling.

We consider development, neurodivergence, trauma and sensory experience as part of the wider formulation.

Combined assessment & neurohybridity

A combined pathway explores how different aspects of your neurobiology interact in daily life. We consider the full developmental picture and the evidence for each diagnostic area.

ADHD–autism assessment may include MIGDAS, DIVA-5 or DIVA-5 Young, and QbCheck alongside other information. Ask us about ADHD–OCD or autism–OCD combinations.

Screening without a full diagnosis

Screening uses questionnaires and discussion to explore patterns, strengths and areas of difficulty. It can help you decide what support or further exploration you want. Screening does not provide a formal diagnosis.

Looking for something else? Trauma assessment ↗ or ask about giftedness profiling ↗.

Your questions

What is included in the report?

Your report explains the findings and diagnostic conclusions where relevant. It considers strengths, differences, masking, developmental history and context, with recommendations tailored to home, education, work or relationships.

You can check the draft for factual accuracy and discuss findings in a reflective session.

Can we meet online?

Assessments can take place in person or by video call. We will discuss the arrangements for your pathway and prepare you for what to expect.

How long will it take?

Contact us for current availability and a timeline for your pathway. We can explain the appointments and information needed before you decide to proceed.

What if I do not meet diagnostic criteria?

We will explain the findings, explore alternative explanations where relevant, and discuss useful next steps. The feedback session gives you space to ask questions and consider what the assessment means for you.

What if the process feels overwhelming?

Tell us about your communication, sensory or other needs when you enquire. We can discuss how to prepare and what flexibility may help. You can start by email if a phone call feels difficult.

Can I use the report to pursue ADHD medication?

Please discuss the route to medication and any shared-care arrangements with your GP and prospective prescriber before booking. A private assessment does not guarantee that NHS services will accept a shared-care arrangement.

Do I need a diagnosis to receive support?

You can explore screening, therapy or coaching without committing to a full diagnostic assessment. If you already have a diagnosis, we can discuss the understanding or support you are looking for now.

The people behind your assessment

Clinical knowledge. Human connection.

Meet the clinicians who bring their experience and individual approach to your assessment.

Get to know the team ↗
Dr Emma Offord
Dr Emma Offord
Dr Ashlyn Firkins
Dr Ashlyn Firkins
Dr Anna Lambert
Dr Anna Lambert

You can start with a question.

Tell us whether you are enquiring for yourself or your child, and what you would like to understand. We’ll help you explore the next step.

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