ADHD and Autism assessments and support, delivered with precision and care.
At The Optimal Clinic, our experienced chartered psychologists take a whole-person approach, offering comprehensive, NICE-aligned assessments for adults and young people aged 16 and over. Working online or face-to-face in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, we also provide tailored follow-up guidance and ongoing therapeutic support.
Why people choose us
Seeking an ADHD or autism assessment can feel like a significant step. Many people come to us after years of uncertainty, looking for clarity about their experiences. Our role is simple: a careful, evidence-based assessment that leads to a clear, reliable answer. We don’t rush to conclusions. We take time to understand the full picture, not just symptoms, ensuring any diagnosis is accurate, balanced, and meaningful.
Beyond assessment, we also provide tailored counselling and coaching to help neurodivergent individuals better understand themselves, navigate challenges and thrive.
- Chartered, HCPC-registered Psychologist-led assessments
- Gold-standard, NICE-aligned assessment methods
- Online or face-to-face in Marlow
- Fast-track assessments, typically offered within 2 weeks.
- Comprehensive reports for educational settings, employers, and GPs
- Specialist counselling and coaching for neurodivergent individuals, whether assessed by us or elsewhere
- Referrals to trusted psychiatric partners for medication where indicated
Experienced clinicians you can trust
Every assessment is carried out by a Chartered, HCPC-registered psychologist.
Our clinicians bring extensive NHS and private practice experience, using NICE-aligned methods and recognised gold-standard diagnostic tools widely used within NHS and specialist services. Including DIVA-5, ADOS-2, QBCheck and Conners assessments.
Because our assessments are led by psychologists rather than technicians or non-clinical assessors, we are able to identify co-existing or alternative mental health conditions as part of every differential diagnosis.
Clear outcomes and next steps
A diagnosis is the start of a path forward, not the end of one.
Following your assessment, we explain the outcome clearly, in plain language, with practical recommendations you can actually use.
Where appropriate, we provide psychological therapy and coaching. We also work alongside experienced consultant psychiatrists who can provide medication and ongoing titration support, ensuring continuity of care beyond the assessment itself.
A careful and accurate approach
ADHD, autism, anxiety, and other conditions can present in overlapping ways.
That’s why every assessment involves careful consideration of co-existing and alternative explanations before any conclusion is reached, ensuring an accurate differential diagnosis.
Where ADHD or autism isn’t indicated, we’ll tell you clearly, and help you understand what might be contributing to your experiences instead.
Start your assessment journey
If you’re considering an ADHD assessment, an autism assessment, or just want to find out more, we’d be glad to help.
Most assessments are offered within two weeks of your initial enquiry.