ADHD & Autism Assessment Providers in Essex

Priory Group private psychiatric services in Chelmsford. Adult ADHD and autism assessment available through the outpatient department. CQC-registered. Accepts major private health insurance. Verify current location and availability directly with Priory Group.

Nuffield Health private hospital in Chelmsford with outpatient psychiatry. Adult ADHD and mental health assessment. Accepts BUPA, AXA, and major insurers. Verify current consultant availability for ADHD/autism assessment before booking.

Part of The Autism Service national clinic network. ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments for adults and children from age 3. Verify current Essex clinic location on their website. CQC registered under TASCC Ltd. Payment plans available.

Trading name of Provide Enterprises Limited (Provide CIC), a Community Interest Company — CQC-rated Outstanding. Offers NHS Essex local pathway, NHS Right to Choose referral, and self-pay assessment for ADHD and autism from age 6 (virtual autism assessment available for ages 8–17). Contact directly for current self-pay pricing and wait times.

One of the largest private providers. Very fast access. In-person clinics across the UK plus online. Follow-up appointments with nurse prescribers £165–£225. Does NOT accept Right to Choose — private pay only. Good option when speed is critical.

London-based with online option. Uses Conners 3 diagnostic tool for children. Children age 9+ only. Follow-ups £295, repeat prescriptions £75. Wide price range depending on clinician grade and format — check which tier suits.

Established London hospital with neurodevelopmental centre. Follows NICE guidelines. In-person option in North London. Competitive London pricing. Verify current fees as these were from early 2026.

Central London location (Portman Square). Offers same-day diagnosis in urgent cases. NHS-recognised documentation. Triage assessment available before committing to full assessment. Premium pricing reflects London location.

Priory Group private psychiatric hospital on the Bromley/north-west Kent border. Outpatient department offers adult ADHD and autism assessments via consultant psychiatrists. CQC-registered. Accepts major private health insurance. Serves Bromley, Sevenoaks, and north-west Kent.

Part of The Autism Service national clinic network. ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments for adults and children from age 3. Verify current Kent clinic location directly on their website. CQC registered under TASCC Ltd.

Part of The Autism Service national clinic network. ADOS-2 and ADI-R assessments for adults and children from age 3. Verify current Hertfordshire clinic location on their website.

GMC, British Psychological Society, HCPC, and Royal College of Occupational Therapists registered clinicians. Assesses ADHD and autism for children (5–18) and adults; also covers motor coordination, sensory processing, and developmental trauma. CQC registration not mentioned on their site — verify current registration status, pricing, and wait times directly before booking.

Operating since 2007, ADHD services since 2015. Key differentiator: they manage prescribing and annual reviews directly, removing the need for GP shared care. Important: currently rated 1.6/5 from 77 Trustpilot reviews with widespread complaints about communication — read current reviews carefully before requesting a referral.

CQC registered (Cambridge ADHD Centre LLP, location 1-19611075333). Led by Dr Anna Conway Morris, former NHS lead ADHD Psychiatrist for Cambridge Children's service. ADHD assessment £800 (updated January 2026, all ages); autism £1,800–£2,200; combined AuADHD from £2,200. Children aged 6–16 and adults. Three Cambridge clinic locations plus online. Diagnoses confirmed by second-layer MDT review. QB Check £300.

Does not accept NHS Right to Choose. ADHD £1,495 (includes £195 initial consultation), autism £2,095, combined £2,495. Autism from age 4, ADHD from age 6. Note: stairs only — no lift access. Hybrid model. HCPC/GMC-registered clinicians. Payment plans available. Also offers dyslexia (£595) and dyspraxia (£895) assessments.

Major private psychiatric hospital on the Surrey/SW London border. CQC-registered. Outpatient department offers adult ADHD and autism assessments led by consultant psychiatrists. Accepted by AXA, BUPA, Vitality, and most major insurers. Serves Surrey, Richmond, Kingston, and SW London.

Spire private hospital in Bushey serving north-west London and Hertfordshire. Outpatient psychiatry available for adult ADHD assessment. Accepts BUPA, AXA, and major insurers. Verify current consultant availability for ADHD/autism assessment before booking.

Largest RTC provider. Has NHS contracts with multiple ICBs. Also offers private adult autism assessments. Medication titration included in RTC pathway. Experiencing high demand — check current wait times on their website.

Online-only RTC provider. Titration and prescribing handled by sister company RTN Medical (CQC regulated). Relatively newer entrant — verify current wait times and patient feedback.

Smaller RTC provider. Clinical Director Dr Caryl Marshall. Verify current capacity and whether still actively accepting new RTC referrals.

Fixed pricing with no hidden extras (per their website). Titration oversight £150/month. Annual review £250. Verify CQC registration status and current availability.

Offers free screening consultation. Also provides autism assessments. Serves Scotland and Wales (where RTC is not available). Good budget option. Operated by ADHDdegree Ltd (Scotland-incorporated). Offers medication titration, which should place it in CQC scope — but no matching CQC registration could be verified as of July 2026. Confirm current CQC status directly before booking, especially if you need GP shared care support.

Among the lowest-priced providers. NHS-qualified clinicians (per their website). Full report within 5 working days. Also offers autism assessments. Verify CQC registration, clinician credentials (consultant psychiatrist vs other), and whether GP will accept diagnosis for shared care at this price point.

Highly regarded Right to Choose and private provider. Regulated by the CQC and rated 'Good' overall. Provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments and medication titration pathways.

Specialist child and adult online ADHD assessment service based in Glasgow. BUPA-recognised, offering fast-tracked, SIGN/NICE-compliant diagnoses.

Specialist children and young people's autism (from age 2) and ADHD (from age 8) assessment service, up to age 18. ADHD assessment is remote-only; autism and joint ADHD+autism assessments offer a hybrid option via two physical hubs — The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1UG, and Cavell House & Austin House, Stannard Place, St Crispins Rd, Norwich NR3 1YE. Typical remote waits (most English ICBs): ADHD ~9 weeks, autism ~8 weeks, joint ADHD+autism ~10 weeks. Hybrid waits vary by hub and age band: Norwich offers a notably fast ~2-week hybrid option (ages 6–18 autism, 8–18 joint); Exeter hybrid runs ~11–12 weeks (ages 2–4 and 5–18 autism, 8–18 joint). NHS Right to Choose only — no self-pay pathway. Genuinely nationwide across England (accepts referrals from GPs/ICBs in all 42 English ICBs, not restricted to the two hub areas) — do not geo-restrict to Exeter/Norwich despite the physical hubs. NHS Right to Choose does not extend to Scotland/Wales/Northern Ireland, so this provider does not serve those nations. Registered with CQC as Your Patient Choice Limited. Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot (~220 reviews, verified). Wait times and ICB pause status change often — check paloma.health/waiting-times for the current figure before referring.

NHS Right to Choose provider for adults (ADHD and autism) and children aged 7+ (autism). ADHD assessments require one in-person visit to Hereford or Bromsgrove, so factor in travel. CQC registered April 2024 (not yet inspected). Rated approximately 4/5 on Trustpilot (~29 reviews). Private autism assessments via sister service Melios.

Autism assessment service operating on NHS Right to Choose, sister service to ADHD360. Online-only. Adults and children aged 7+. Pricing not publicly listed — contact directly for a quote. Verify current ICB acceptance and wait times before requesting a referral.

Focused Clinic is a CQC-regulated online ADHD service for adults. The assessment fee is £289. If your pre-assessment shows that a consultation is not suitable, this fee is refunded. Ongoing treatment (medication, titration, and reviews) starts at £99 per month. Focused Clinic does not currently offer NHS Shared Care agreements.

Adult ADHD and autism assessment only (no children). Entirely remote via secure video consultation — no physical office visits. Led by Dr David Crocker, GMC-registered psychiatrist (MRCPsych). HIS registered (reg. 03427), described as Scotland's first regulated independent medical agency. ADHD or autism assessment £800 (two 60-minute sessions); combined £1,300 (three sessions); review of an existing diagnosis £350; follow-up reviews £130; prescriptions £25–£30. Does not accept NHS Right to Choose.