What Is an ADHD Assessment?
An ADHD assessment is a structured clinical evaluation that examines how ADHD may be affecting your attention, focus, and day-to-day functioning. The outcome is a clear diagnostic decision, either confirming ADHD or identifying what else might better explain your symptoms.
At Nurtured Thoughts, our ADHD assessments are conducted by experienced doctors with a special interest in ADHD. In most cases, assessment, diagnosis and the start of medical treatment (if appropriate) can all happen within the same appointment - so you leave with clarity, not a referral to a waiting list.
How Does ADHD Diagnosis Work in Australia?
In Australia, ADHD can be diagnosed by a range of clinicians, psychiatrists, paediatricians, psychologists and GPs (in some states). Psychologists can conduct thorough ADHD assessments and provide a formal diagnosis, but they cannot prescribe medication. Medical treatment, where appropriate, requires a doctor.
The clinical team at Nurtured Thoughts includes ADHD doctors and psychiatrists. This means your assessment, diagnosis and treatment can all be managed in one place, without the delays of multiple referrals or long waiting lists.
Our $1,950 ADHD Diagnostic & Treatment Package
An end-to-end ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment initiation package, designed to give you clarity, confidence and support from start to finish.
Progress from uncertainty to treatment within the same day, with no added hidden fees or surprise costs
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Payment plans available (from $31 per week)
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Australia-wide appointments
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Cost reduced to $995 where there is an existing diagnosis of ADHD (by a doctor or psychologist)
1. Before Your Appointment
You will receive a short questionnaire before your appointment, so we can clearly understand your symptoms.
Your doctor will review your answers before the session, ensuring your appointment is focused, efficient and tailored to your needs.
2. During the Appointment
During your appointment, your doctor will complete a full ADHD assessment and discuss the results with you.
You will receive:
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A clear diagnostic decision
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An ADHD treatment plan (with treatment started in the same session, if suitable)
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Support letters and paperwork (for university, the workplace or anywhere else)
3. After Your Appointment
We support you with ongoing treatment and long-term care through our ADHD clinic.
Our team is easy to contact, quick to respond and provides consistent support beyond your first appointment.
You’ll always receive clear instructions and support throughout your ADHD journey.
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New ADHD diagnosis
Our diagnostic and treatment package takes you from assessment to a clear diagnosis (and medical treatment, if appropriate) in a single session.
Next Step
Already assessed by a psychologist?
If a psychologist has completed your ADHD assessment, our doctors can review your results and develop a treatment plan without duplicating work already done.
Ongoing Care
Need a new ADHD doctor
Our experienced ADHD doctors can review your current treatment, conduct a brief reassessment where needed and continue your prescribing.
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Review
Teen and adult ADHD assessment
We see adolescents aged 15 and above and adults for ADHD assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.
Integrated Care
Treatment isn't working
If your current ADHD treatment isn't delivering the results you need, our team can conduct a comprehensive review of your symptoms, medication and overall wellbeing.
Ages 16+
Complex mental health needs
For presentations involving additional conditions alongside ADHD, our in-house psychiatrist and psychology team provide integrated support under one roof.
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Trusted by 2,000+ patients
Medicare & private health accepted
One-week telehealth available
Why People Choose
Nurtured Thoughts for ADHD Assessment
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Fast Support with No Waitlist
Most patients are seen within 1 week (not 12 months).
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Ongoing and Reliable Care
You’re looked after by the same small team, with predictable follow-ups from our ADHD clinic.
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Experienced ADHD Doctors
Our team of experienced doctors all have a special interest in ADHD care, with additional training specific to both diagnosing and treating ADHD.
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Start Treatment Safely and Quickly
Assessment, diagnosis and medical treatment commencement (if suitable) all in the same session.
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Local Clinic, Australia-Wide Care
Assessments and ongoing treatment are available Australia-wide, delivered via telehealth from our clinic in Brisbane.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Complete our short booking questionnaire - it takes less than 2 minutes - and our team will be in touch to confirm your appointment and answer any questions.
Adult ADHD Assessment
Many adults seeking an ADHD assessment describe a similar experience: high-functioning on the outside, but exhausted by the effort it takes to hold everything together.
ADHD assessment for adults at Nurtured Thoughts is specially designed for people who have been wondering how to get an ADHD diagnosis and proper treatment and support for a long time, and are finally ready to find out. Our doctors approach every assessment without judgement, taking the time to understand your full picture before reaching any conclusions.
If ADHD is diagnosed, treatment can usually begin in the same appointment. If it isn't, you'll leave with a clear explanation of what the assessment found and what might better explain your experience.
Late Diagnosis and Adult ADHD
It's common for adults to reach their 30s, 40s or beyond before receiving an ADHD diagnosis.
Many spent years being told they just needed to try harder, be more organised, or manage their time better. For some, it was a child's diagnosis that prompted them to look at their own history differently.
An adult ADHD assessment at Nurtured Thoughts takes your full life history into account, not just your current symptoms. If ADHD has been shaping your experience for decades, that context matters.
Is ADHD Assessment Bulk Billed?
ADHD assessments at Nurtured Thoughts are privately billed and do not attract a Medicare rebate.
Interest-free payment plans are available from $31 per week, with a one-time payment of $295 made before your appointment. If cost is a concern, we'd encourage you to speak with our team before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
About ADHD Assessment
No. You can book directly with Nurtured Thoughts without a referral from your GP or any other provider.
Yes, in some States, GPs are able to assess and diagnose ADHD in Australia. At Nurtured Thoughts, our clinical team includes experienced ADHD doctors alongside an in-house psychiatrist, so the right level of clinical support is always available for your presentation.
Yes. Psychologists can conduct ADHD assessments and provide a formal diagnosis. However, they cannot prescribe medication. If you've already had an ADHD assessment completed by a psychologist, our doctors can review your results and move straight to treatment planning at a reduced cost of $995.
Our ADHD diagnostic and treatment package is $1,950 for a new assessment. This includes the full assessment, a clear diagnostic decision, a personalised treatment plan, and commencement of treatment if clinically appropriate. If you already have an ADHD diagnosis from a psychologist, psychiatrist or paediatrician, the cost is $995. Interest-free payment plans are available from $31 per week, with a one-off payment of $295 before the assessment.
Our assessments are privately billed and do not attract a Medicare rebate. Interest-free payment plans are available to help manage the cost.
The full assessment, including diagnosis and treatment planning, is typically completed in a single session of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
If ADHD is not confirmed, you will only be charged $199 (please see full terms and conditions). Your doctor will explain the assessment findings in full and discuss what might better explain your symptoms, including clear recommendations for next steps.
In most cases, yes. If ADHD is diagnosed and there is a clinically appropriate treatment option, treatment can begin at your first appointment. If additional information is needed before prescribing, your doctor will explain why and outline the next steps clearly.
Yes. Our doctors are authorised to prescribe the full range of medications approved for ADHD treatment in Australia. Due to Australian regulations, we're unable to name specific medications prior to your consultation. Your doctor will discuss all suitable options with you at your appointment.
Yes. All ADHD assessments at Nurtured Thoughts are available Australia-wide via telehealth. Our clinic is based in Brisbane, but we see patients across every Australian State and Territory.
If you have an existing diagnosis from a psychologist, psychiatrist or paediatrician, the process is the same but shorter (and the cost is $995 rather than $1,950). Your doctor will conduct a brief reassessment to confirm the diagnosis before commencing treatment.
Yes. We see adolescents aged 15 and above for ADHD assessment, diagnosis and ongoing care.
Most patients are seen within 3 business days of booking, including for initial assessments.
Once treatment has started, you'll typically see your doctor monthly to begin with, reducing to every 3 months once you and your doctor are satisfied with how things are progressing. Review appointments are $249.
Yes. Our psychologists offer ADHD-specific coaching to help with executive function challenges like organisation, time management and focus, which can be particularly useful if ADHD is affecting your work or study. Coaching is separate from the medical assessment and can be arranged alongside your ongoing care.
Yes. ADHD rarely exists on its own. Our team takes a holistic approach and can support you with anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, trauma and other conditions that commonly co-occur with ADHD. Where additional support is needed, our in-house psychiatrist and psychology team can provide it without the need for external referrals.