{"id":1161,"date":"2025-11-25T21:04:59","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T11:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/about-us-clinical-psychologist-in-melbourne-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T09:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:47:24","slug":"adhd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/en\/adhd\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult ADHD Assessment | Clinical Psychologist in Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-1161\" data-postid=\"1161\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-1161 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_rvdg204 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ptol202 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_nybg262   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>ADHD Assessment and Support<\/h2>\n<p>Make sense of lifelong attention, motivation, and organisation struggles \u2013 with a clear assessment, practical strategies, and compassionate support.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xl85260 tf_w\">\n            <span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_pep3100 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_4178860 image-top rounded 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                   <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_cvdj107 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_f0ek020    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"without-headline personal-statement\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div data-v-29a7621a=\"\" data-v-c598431b=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"459\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1856\">What Is Adult ADHD?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2041\"><br data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1870\">Attention-Deficit\/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults often looks very different from the stereotype of a hyperactive child.<br><br data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2001\">In adulthood, ADHD commonly shows up as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2345\">\n<li data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2108\">\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2108\">Difficulties with organisation, planning, and time management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2185\">\n<p data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2185\">Trouble sustaining attention on tasks that are not immediately rewarding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2241\">\n<p data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2241\">Feeling internally restless or \u201calways on\u201d mentally<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2284\">\n<p data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2284\">Impulsive decisions or speech at times<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2345\">\n<p data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2345\">Emotional ups and downs, including shame and frustration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2530\">ADHD can overlap with anxiety, depression, trauma, autistic traits, and chronic stress.<br>That is why a thoughtful assessment needs to look at the whole picture, not just a checklist.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yspl496 tf_w\">\n            <span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_zevg496 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_0odf496 image-top rounded drop-shadow  auto_fullwidth tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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-->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_e24g496 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_v7p4496    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"without-headline personal-statement\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div data-v-29a7621a=\"\" data-v-c598431b=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"459\">What You Can Gain from an ADHD Assessment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2712\">A thorough ADHD assessment can help you to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"3253\">\n<li data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2830\">\n<p data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2830\"><strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2757\">Name and understand your difficulties<\/strong> \u2013 moving from \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with me?\u201d to \u201cThis is how my brain works.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2929\">\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2929\"><strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2891\">Differentiate ADHD from anxiety, depression, or trauma<\/strong> \u2013 and understand how they interact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3029\">\n<p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3029\"><strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2959\">Identify your strengths<\/strong> \u2013 such as creativity, problem solving, hyperfocus, and persistence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3115\">\n<p data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3115\"><strong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3078\">Receive clear feedback and recommendations<\/strong> \u2013 for study, work, and daily life.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3253\">\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3253\"><strong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3155\">Support conversations with others<\/strong> \u2013 including your GP, psychiatrist, workplace, or university (with a suitable letter or report).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3356\">Understanding your ADHD profile is often the first step towards practical change and self-compassion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mp7l593 tf_w\">\n            <span class=\"tb_row_frame_wrap tf_overflow tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><span class=\"tb_row_frame tb_row_frame_top  tf_abs tf_hide tf_overflow tf_w\"><\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_pb15593 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_hm7m593 image-top rounded drop-shadow  auto_fullwidth tf_mw wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInLeft\" 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-->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_9aux593 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gnya593    wow\" data-tf-animation=\"fadeInRight\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <div class=\"without-headline personal-statement\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div class=\"paragraph\" data-v-29a7621a=\"\">\n<div data-v-29a7621a=\"\" data-v-c598431b=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"459\">What to Expect from our assessment services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3647\"><strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3572\">Step 1 \u2013 Initial Consultation<\/strong><br data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\">We start with a 50 minute session to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3904\">\n<li data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3695\">\n<p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3695\">Understand your current concerns and goals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3762\">\n<p data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3762\">Explore your history of attention, learning, and mental health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3904\">\n<p data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3904\">Map out what you would like from an assessment <br>(e.g. clarity for yourself, support for study\/work, information for your GP or psychiatrist)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4033\"><strong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3945\">Step 2 \u2013 Structured ADHD Assessment<\/strong><br data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3948\">Where appropriate, we use structured ADHD interviews and questionnaires that look at:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4267\">\n<li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4107\">\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4107\">Childhood and adult symptoms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4185\">\n<p data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4185\">How your difficulties affect study, work, relationships, and daily living<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4267\">\n<p data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4267\">Other factors such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, and physical health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4476\">If possible, with your consent, we may also invite brief collateral information (e.g. from a parent or partner) to build a more complete picture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4563\"><strong data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4519\">Step 3 \u2013 Feedback and Recommendations<\/strong><br data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4522\">In a dedicated feedback session, we will:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<li data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4626\">\n<p data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4626\">Discuss whether your presentation is consistent with ADHD<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4688\">\n<p data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4688\">Explain the pattern of your strengths and vulnerabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4732\">\n<p data-start=\"4691\" data-end=\"4732\">Answer your questions in plain language<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4802\">\n<p data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4802\">Outline practical recommendations for daily life, study, and work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4879\"><strong data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4836\">Step 4 \u2013 Letters and Reports<\/strong><br data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4839\">Depending on your needs, we can provide:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"5188\">\n<li data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4960\">\n<p data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4960\">A diagnostic report for your GP, psychiatrist, or other treating professionals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5072\">\n<p data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5072\">Comments to support discussions about medication, if you choose to explore that with a medical 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to:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"3253\"> <li data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2830\"> <p data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2830\"><strong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2757\">Name and understand your difficulties<\/strong> \u2013 moving from \u201cWhat\u2019s wrong with me?\u201d to \u201cThis is how my brain works.\u201d<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2929\"> <p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2929\"><strong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2891\">Differentiate ADHD from anxiety, depression, or trauma<\/strong> \u2013 and understand how they interact.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3029\"> <p data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"3029\"><strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2959\">Identify your strengths<\/strong> \u2013 such as creativity, problem solving, hyperfocus, and persistence.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3115\"> <p data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3115\"><strong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3078\">Receive clear feedback and recommendations<\/strong> \u2013 for study, work, and daily life.<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3253\"> <p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3253\"><strong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3155\">Support conversations with others<\/strong> \u2013 including your GP, psychiatrist, workplace, or university (with a suitable letter or report).<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3356\">Understanding your ADHD profile is often the first step towards practical change and self-compassion.<\/p>\n<img src=\"https:\/\/breathe-n-smile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businessman-8450261_1280-1024x731-361x348.webp\" width=\"361\" height=\"348\" title=\"businessman-8450261_1280\" alt=\"Bandai CHOI providing psychological therapy in Melbourne.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/breathe-n-smile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businessman-8450261_1280.webp?resize=361%2C348&amp;ssl=1 361w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/breathe-n-smile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businessman-8450261_1280.webp?zoom=2&amp;resize=361%2C348&amp;ssl=1 722w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/breathe-n-smile.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/businessman-8450261_1280.webp?zoom=3&amp;resize=361%2C348&amp;ssl=1 1083w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"459\">What to Expect from our assessment services<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3647\"><strong data-start=\"3539\" data-end=\"3572\">Step 1 \u2013 Initial Consultation<\/strong><br data-start=\"3572\" data-end=\"3575\">We start with a 50 minute session to:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3904\"> <li data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3695\"> <p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3695\">Understand your current concerns and goals<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3762\"> <p data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3762\">Explore your history of attention, learning, and mental health<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3904\"> <p data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3904\">Map out what you would like from an assessment <br>(e.g. clarity for yourself, support for study\/work, information for your GP or psychiatrist)<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"4033\"><strong data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3945\">Step 2 \u2013 Structured ADHD Assessment<\/strong><br data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3948\">Where appropriate, we use structured ADHD interviews and questionnaires that look at:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4267\"> <li data-start=\"4035\" data-end=\"4107\"> <p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4107\">Childhood and adult symptoms<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4108\" data-end=\"4185\"> <p data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4185\">How your difficulties affect study, work, relationships, and daily living<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4267\"> <p data-start=\"4188\" data-end=\"4267\">Other factors such as anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep, and physical health<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4476\">If possible, with your consent, we may also invite brief collateral information (e.g. from a parent or partner) to build a more complete picture.<\/p> <p data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4563\"><strong data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4519\">Step 3 \u2013 Feedback and Recommendations<\/strong><br data-start=\"4519\" data-end=\"4522\">In a dedicated feedback session, we will:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4802\"> <li data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4626\"> <p data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4626\">Discuss whether your presentation is consistent with ADHD<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4627\" data-end=\"4688\"> <p data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4688\">Explain the pattern of your strengths and vulnerabilities<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4732\"> <p data-start=\"4691\" data-end=\"4732\">Answer your questions in plain language<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4802\"> <p data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4802\">Outline practical recommendations for daily life, study, and work<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul> <p data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4879\"><strong data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4836\">Step 4 \u2013 Letters and Reports<\/strong><br data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4839\">Depending on your needs, we can provide:<\/p> <ul data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"5188\"> <li data-start=\"4881\" data-end=\"4960\"> <p data-start=\"4883\" data-end=\"4960\">A diagnostic report for your GP, psychiatrist, or other treating professionals<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"4961\" data-end=\"5072\"> <p data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5072\">Comments to support discussions about medication, if you choose to explore that with a medical practitioner<\/p> <\/li> <li data-start=\"5073\" data-end=\"5188\"> <p data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5188\">Where appropriate, documentation that may help with workplace or university supports and reasonable adjustments<\/p> <\/li> <\/ul>\n<a 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