Adult ADHD assessment in Sydney.
A thorough diagnostic assessment with a psychologist, a written report you can use at work and at university, and clear recommendations for what to do next. From $2,000. Appointments available Monday to Friday. Currently booking first appointments within one to three weeks.
When an assessment can help
People come to us for an ADHD assessment because something is not adding up. Often it is one or more of these.
An assessment gives you that clear answer. If the answer is yes, the report opens up treatment options, workplace adjustments, and study accommodations. If the answer is no, you have ruled it out properly and can focus on what else might be going on.
Our process
We assess to DSM-5 criteria, using a combination of structured clinical interview, validated rating scales, developmental history, and collateral information where appropriate.
Initial intake call (15 minutes, free)
We talk briefly about what is bringing you in, what you are hoping to get out of the assessment, and answer any questions about cost or process before you book anything.
Clinical interview (90 to 120 minutes)
A structured diagnostic interview with your psychologist. We cover your current functioning across work, study, relationships, and daily life, and we map your developmental history from childhood onward.
Rating scales and collateral information
You complete validated self-report measures between sessions. With your consent, we may also gather collateral input from a partner, parent, or close friend who has known you across different life stages.
Feedback session (60 minutes)
We walk you through the findings in detail, explain the diagnostic reasoning, and discuss what the results mean for you. This is a conversation, not a one-way results delivery.
Written report
A comprehensive diagnostic report with formal findings, formulation, and specific recommendations for work, study, treatment pathways, and any further assessments that may be useful.
End-to-end timeline is typically four to eight weeks from first appointment to final report.
Meet your assessor
Fit matters. Have a look at our assessing clinicians, then get in touch so we can match you well.
From $2,000. All-inclusive.
Fee covers intake, all assessment sessions, scoring and interpretation, the feedback session, and the written report. Payable in stages: deposit on booking, balance at feedback session.
Medicare does not rebate psychological assessment under Better Access. Some assessments may be partially rebatable under specific arrangements; we will tell you what is possible for your situation.
Other assessment types we offer
All assessments follow the same diagnostic process: intake, clinical interview, rating scales, feedback session, and written report. Pricing varies — get in touch for a quote.
- Autism assessment
- Combined Autism & ADHD
- Cognitive assessment (giftedness, learning, intellectual disability)
- Educational assessment for specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
- Combined Autism, ADHD & Cognitive
- Child and adolescent assessments
A report you can actually use
A diagnostic report is only useful if you can do something with it. Ours is written to be practical.
For work
Specific workplace adjustment recommendations you can take to HR or your manager. Framed in language that aligns with Fair Work Act and Disability Discrimination Act provisions for reasonable adjustments.
For university
Recommendations that meet the documentation requirements of disability services at Sydney universities including UNSW, USyd, UTS, and Macquarie. Useful for special consideration, extended deadlines, exam adjustments, and alternative assessment arrangements.
For treatment
A clear summary of the diagnosis, severity, and presentation that your GP or psychiatrist can use as the basis for a referral to medication management if you choose that pathway.
For you
A formulation that makes sense of your experience, in plain language. Not just a tick-box diagnosis.
Getting started
Three steps. Most clients book their clinical interview one to two weeks after the intake call.
Start an assessment referral
The form takes two minutes. We talk briefly about what you are looking for, answer questions about process and cost, and check that an assessment is the right fit.
Schedule your assessment
If we are a good match, we book the clinical interview at a time that suits you. Most clients book one to two weeks out from their initial call.
Complete the process
Interview, rating scales, feedback session, written report. Four to eight weeks end to end. You stay informed at every step.
Where to find us
Suite 5, Level 2, 126-128 Avoca Street, Randwick NSW 2031.
A two-minute walk from Randwick Junction. Free street parking on Avoca Street and surrounding streets (mix of 1-hour, 2-hour, and all-day zones).
Telehealth option: most of the assessment process can be completed via telehealth if you prefer, or you live elsewhere in Australia. The clinical interview and feedback session work well by secure video. Rating scales are completed online regardless of format.
Accessibility: our clinic is on the second floor (two flights of stairs, no lift). For clients who need step-free access, telehealth is a full alternative. More on access →
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
Will I get a diagnosis at the end?
Can I get medication through Ivy Psychology?
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Is the report accepted by universities and workplaces?
Do you offer assessments for children or adolescents?
What if I have already been assessed before?
Ready for a clear answer?
Start an assessment referral or get in touch to talk through what you are looking for. No commitment, no obligation to proceed.