The difference we deliver
27 years of psychiatric experience
Benefit from decades of clinical expertise in assessing and supporting adults with ADHD and other mental health conditions.
GMC Specialist Register since 2013
Your assessment is carried out by a psychiatrist listed on the GMC Specialist Register for General Psychiatry.
Appointments that work around life
Choose appointment times that fit your schedule, with flexible face-to-face and online consultation options.
Understanding Adult ADHD and How It's Diagnosed
Adult ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in childhood and can continue into adult life, affecting concentration, organisation, impulsivity, and everyday functioning. While it affects around 3 to 4% of adults, many people remain undiagnosed because symptoms can be mistaken for stress, anxiety, or personality traits. At IamPsychiatry, we understand that ADHD can present differently for each person, with symptoms commonly grouped into inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined presentations.
As part of your private ADHD assessment at IamPsychiatry, Dr Iqbal Mohiuddin will complete a detailed clinical evaluation of your current symptoms and childhood history. Under UK diagnostic guidelines, ADHD symptoms must have been present during childhood for a diagnosis to be confirmed. If early experiences are unclear, school reports or information from parents, relatives, teachers, or others who knew you as a child may support the assessment. A diagnosis also considers how symptoms affect areas such as education, work, driving, friendships, and personal relationships.
Recognising the Signs of Adult ADHD
The symptoms of adult ADHD can affect many aspects of everyday life, making routine tasks more difficult than they should be. Many adults experience ongoing challenges with attention, organisation, emotional regulation, and impulsive behaviour, often without realising that ADHD is the underlying cause. Taking an ADHD test can be a helpful first step in identifying whether a full private assessment is appropriate.
Common symptoms include difficulty concentrating, poor attention to detail, starting tasks without finishing them, disorganisation, forgetfulness, frequently losing belongings, and struggling to prioritise. Some people also experience restlessness, impatience, mood swings, irritability, interrupting conversations, speaking impulsively, difficulty managing stress, or taking unnecessary risks. Following a comprehensive assessment, treatment may include practical strategies, psychological support, and ADHD medication where clinically appropriate. Identifying these patterns through a professional assessment is an important first step towards appropriate treatment and long-term support.
