Do you think you might have ADHD or Autism?

I do my own ADHD/ASD diagnostic work, though if you are an adult, in order to trial ADHD stimulant medication, we will legally need a second opinion from a psychiatrist first. During our sessions, I’ll complete a comprehensive assessment, sort out any medical or mental health issues that might slow the process down, & arrange a referral/expedited appointment for you with an ADHD psychiatrist.

If you have not previously had your diagnosis confirmed by a psychiatrist or paediatrician,
I’d recommend you book 2× 60 minute assessment appointments 4 weeks apart. Unless there are issues, 2 visits are usually enough - and I’ll find you an appointment within 3-6 weeks.

If you have previously been prescribed ADHD stimulant meds,
then we’ll just need a single 60 minute appointment to understand where you’re up to with everything & so I can assist you in troubleshooting any issues…

We’ll need a 60 minute appointment to get started. I’ll get to know you, establish if you likely have ADHD & give you some forms to take home. We often might trial some non-stimulant medication if there are any issues that we uncover that might benefit from medication if you feel comfortable with the idea.

In our second appointment, we’ll go over the initial tests, any school reports, go over anything we didn’t get through in day 2 and form a concrete plan. If there’s no major issues, I’ll then arrange your referral to one of my preferred like-minded psychiatrists so we can get the ball rolling.

While that might seem like a few appointments and a bit of a process — I promise it won’t seem like much compared to having to see the psychiatrist that many times often over many months, or spending $1500 to $2500+ for formal psychometric testing.

Well, sadly, not every psychiatrist likes looking after ADHD patients, or even necessarily knows that much about ADHD. It’s largely the same in the GP space.

I’ll help you navigate the system so you’ll be taken seriously.

Most ADHD psychiatrists have huge waiting lists - it can often take anywhere from 6 to 18 months. I’ll try to get you in to see one ASAP. I’ll also make sure that most of the assessment has been done, so the psychiatrist is much less likely to send you away to collect more information or require further expensive assessment. I’ll save you a lot of time and money.

Plus, I excel at titrating, adjusting and troubleshooting ADHD medications. I’m detail oriented, non-directive, and like to keep at it until you’re really happy with how your life is going…

After trialling medication for the first time - I’d recommend touching base with me again in the weeks after diagnosis to debrief, certainly no more than a month after the first time.

There’s often a lot to unpack, and sometimes it’s surprising how much guilt or loss one can sometimes feel after a diagnosis of ADHD. I’ll walk with you through any hard times.

Given my waitlist, I’d recommend booking 2-3 appointments in advance at monthly intervals. If we’ve nailed it before then, we can always cancel them. I can always put extra appointments to good use.

Living with ADHD is a lifelong endeavour, and the better you understand what that means, your strengths and weaknesses, and why your brain does what it does, the better you’ll be. I’ll help to fill in the blanks, and help you structure your life to make it more ADHD-friendly.

Medication often helps a lot with ADHD - but often it’s not as simple as just starting and that’s it. I’ll help you adjust, troubleshoot, and then optimise.