Adult ADHD Psychological Assessment in Cambridge
Are you struggling with focus, time-management, or finishing tasks? Do you find yourself easily distracted, overwhelmed by organisation, or wondering if there’s a reason behind these challenges? Adult Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can look different in grown-ups and a formal assessment with a trained clinician can bring clarity, insight, and a path forward.
If you’re in the Cambridge area and ready to understand your brain better, our Adult ADHD Psychological Assessment is designed to be thorough, supportive, and tailored to your unique experience.
Why Consider an Adult ADHD Assessment in Cambridge?
Many adults go through life compensating for undiagnosed ADHD — often without realising what’s contributing to their daily difficulties. Common experiences may include: ongoing disorganization, trouble with planning or time management, impulsive decisions, or challenges sustaining attention even when you care about the outcome.
A structured ADHD psychological assessment offers you:
Clarity about whether ADHD might explain your experiences
A formal diagnosis (if criteria are met), which can support treatment, workplace accommodations, or academic adjustments
Detailed feedback and recommendations tailored to your strengths and challenges
Peace of mind — whether or not ADHD is diagnosed, you’ll understand yourself better
What to Expect from the Assessment Process
Our ADHD assessment follows a supportive, evidence-informed process that aligns with best practices for adult evaluations in Ontario.
1. Initial Contact & Intake
We begin with an intake call or online form where you share your main concerns — for example, difficulties with focus, organization, productivity, or distractibility. We also gather relevant background information and schedule your assessment appointment.
2. Clinical Interview & Questionnaires
In your appointment, you’ll meet with a registered clinician who will explore your life history, symptom patterns, work and education background, and daily functioning. Standardised ADHD questionnaires will be completed to help measure attention, impulsivity, and executive functioning.
A core part of the assessment is understanding whether symptoms began in childhood and have continued into adulthood, a key criterion in adult ADHD evaluations.
3. Additional Testing (If Required)
Depending on your story, we may include further cognitive or executive-function tests. These help clarify your cognitive profile and distinguish ADHD traits from other factors like anxiety, learning differences, or memory concerns.
4. Feedback & Report
Once all data is gathered, your clinician prepares a comprehensive report that:
Summarises the assessment findings
Indicates whether diagnostic criteria for ADHD are met
Highlights any other relevant factors
Offers personalised recommendations for next steps
We then meet for a feedback session where you can ask questions and review results together.
5. Next Steps & Ongoing Support
If a diagnosis of ADHD is confirmed, we help you explore your options — including therapy, skills coaching, lifestyle strategies, or referrals for medication evaluation as needed. Even if ADHD is not diagnosed, the insights you receive can be invaluable for understanding and improving focus, organisation, and daily functioning.
Why Choose Transformation Counselling in Cambridge?
Cambridge adults deserve accessible, clear, and caring mental health support. Whether you’ve suspected ADHD for years or are just beginning to ask questions, a structured psychological assessment provides the foundation you need to move forward with confidence.
Our approach is:
Adult-focused — designed for the unique profile of grown-ups who may have “gotten by” for years
Client-friendly — we prioritise a respectful, non-judgmental experience
Action-oriented — going beyond diagnosis to meaningful recommendations and supports
You’re not alone in this exploration — we’re here to help you understand yourself, your strengths, and the best paths for growth.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Assessments
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Yes. Adults can be assessed and diagnosed. In Ontario, only qualified professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners) can provide a formal diagnosis.
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Not quite. It involves a clinical interview, symptom questionnaires, and possibly cognitive/executive-function testing. The aim is a full picture, not just a “check-box” test.
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It depends on the complexity of the assessment, what’s required, and availability.
Typically The process looks like this:
intake
interview/questionnaires
any testing
report
feedback.
And can be complete within 3-4 weeks. We’ll share the exactly timeline during your first consultation.
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That’s common. The assessment takes a flexible, careful look at your lifetime pattern. The absence of perfect records doesn’t prevent meaningful assessment.
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You’ll get recommendations and supports including:
Therapy
Potential referral for medication evaluation
Strategies to thrive with ADHD
If not diagnosed, guidance on other factors can still help you move forward.
Ready to Get Started with an ADHD Assessment?
Taking the first step toward clarity can be empowering. Contact us today to book a consultation and begin your Cambridge Adult ADHD Psychological Assessment journey.
Have Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please feel free to fill out our contact form below and someone from our team will reach out within 1 business day.
Taking this step is about understanding yourself better—your strengths, your challenges—and gearing up for a more focused, effective, and meaningful life.
We look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Our Cambridge Office
Address: 188 Main St, Cambridge, ON N1R 1W8
Email: admin@transformationcounselling.com
Phone Number: (519) 621-8858
Fax Number: (437) 296-0654