You’ve probably spent a long time wondering why certain things feel so much harder for you than they seem to for everyone else. Why you can’t just keep up, stay on top of things, or follow through the way you want to. You’ve tried harder, made systems, lists, fresh starts. And still, something keeps getting in the way and you’re not sure what it is, or why it’s yours.
For many people, that something includes ADHD. But it also includes trauma, chronic stress, and years of learning to mask, manage, and push through without ever having language for what was actually happening. Those things don’t exist separately from each other, and an assessment that treats them like they do can leave you with incomplete answers. Our ADHD assessments were built for the whole picture.
Why This Assessment is Different
Standard ADHD assessments are designed to identify attention difficulties in isolation. They measure symptoms and run a checklist. What they don’t do is ask about the rest of your life, including the stress, the history, and the ways your nervous system has learned to cope over years of navigating hard things. Trauma and ADHD share a lot of the same surface-level presentation. Anxiety can look like inattention and hypervigilance can look like impulsivity. Without an assessing clinician who understands both, it’s easy to walk away with the wrong conclusion, or a partial one.
Our assessments are conducted by a Registered Psychologist with deep experience in both ADHD and trauma. The assessment process is designed to hold the complexity to look at what’s present, what’s co-occurring, and what might be getting missed when context is left out of the room
The Assessment Includes:
- A comprehensive clinical interview exploring your attention, development, and how things are currently affecting your day-to-day life
- Cognitive testing and questionnaires that measure attention, executive functioning, and social-emotional wellbeing
- Differential diagnosis to distinguish ADHD from other conditions that can look similar
- Collateral information where relevant (school, workplace, or other history)
- A feedback session where your results are shared non-judgementally
- A detailed written report with diagnostic findings and personalized recommendations
You’ll leave with a formal diagnosis that can support access to workplace or educational accommodations, treatment planning, and system navigation. More than that, you’ll leave with clarity and language for what you’ve been living with, a real reduction in self-blame, and a practical direction forward.
Who This is For
This assessment is for children, youth, and adults who are wondering whether ADHD might be part of the picture and want answers that take their full story into account.
For adults, that might mean finally having language for a lifetime of struggling in ways that were hard to explain. For parents, it might mean understanding what’s going on for your child so you can get them the right support at school, at home, and beyond. Whether the question has been there for years or came up more recently, you deserve an assessment that does more than run through a checklist.
We are currently accepting new clients and referrals across all age groups.
Investment
The comprehensive ADHD assessment involves approximately 10 hours of clinician time and includes everything above. The assessment is billed at $300 per hour with a 50% deposit is due at the initial session, and the remainder billed at the final feedback session. The report is released upon receipt of full payment.
Many clients receive reimbursement through extended health benefits. All services are billed as Psychological Services by a Registered Psychologist, and detailed receipts for insurance submission are provided. Coverage varies by plan, so we recommend confirming eligibility with your provider directly. Please note that we do not direct-bill insurance for psychological assessments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I receive at the end of the assessment?
You’ll receive a comprehensive written report that includes your diagnostic findings, a differential diagnosis where relevant, and personalized recommendations. The report is written with your daily life in mind and is designed to give you clarity, and offer practical direction.
How long does the full assessment take?
The assessment is completed across multiple sessions rather than in a single appointment. The total process typically involves around 10 hours of clinician time, spread across an intake interview, testing sessions, and a final feedback appointment. We’ll walk you through the full timeline at the start of the process.
What happens at the feedback session?
The feedback session is where your results are shared with you directly by the psychologist. Your findings will be explained in clear, accessible language. You’ll have space to ask questions, process what comes up, and leave with an understanding of what the assessment found and what it means for you going forward.
Are psychological assessment services covered by MSP?
Psychological assessment services are not covered by the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Do you direct-bill to extended health insurance?
We do not direct-bill to insurance providers. Following each session, you will receive a detailed receipt under “Psychological Services” provided by a Registered Psychologist, which you can submit to your extended health plan for reimbursement. Coverage amounts vary by plan, so we recommend contacting your provider ahead of time to confirm your eligibility and any limits that may apply.
Can I use my extended health benefits through work?
Many clients are able to claim reimbursement for psychological assessment services through their extended health benefits. All services are billed under “Psychological Services” by a Registered Psychologist. Because coverage varies significantly between plans, it’s your responsibility to check with your provider to understand what’s included in your policy before beginning the assessment.
What does the assessment cost?
The assessment is billed at $300 per hour for all clinician time, which includes the clinical interview, testing sessions, scoring, and report preparation. The total number of hours varies depending on the complexity of the assessment, but most adult ADHD assessments involve approximately 10 hours of clinician time. A 50% deposit is due at the initial session, with the remaining balance billed at the final feedback and report session.
How will the services appear on my receipt?
All direct services (scheduled appointments) and indirect services (test scoring, report preparation) are billed under “Psychological Services.” Receipts are issued following each payment and reflect the specific date and service provided.
Do I need to come in person for the assessment?
No, all components of our ADHD assessment will completed online. Whether you’re in Vancouver or anywhere else in BC, you don’t need to travel or take time out of your day to commute. You just need a quiet, private space and a reliable internet connection. We find that many clients actually feel more comfortable completing the assessment from their own home, and the process works just as well either way.
How do I know if an assessment is right for me?
If you’ve been wondering whether ADHD might be part of your story, we’re happy to talk it through with you before you commit to anything. Reach out through the contact form below and we can help you figure out whether an assessment makes sense given where you’re at.