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When you are considering ADHD assessment for yourself or your child, cost is a reasonable place to start. You may want to understand the difficulties, but also need to know what you are committing to and how to plan your budget.
At MY Psychology, the first step is an initial consultation. Further assessment is recommended and quoted according to your needs after that conversation. The initial consultation fee is not the total price of a full ADHD assessment.
1. What does the first consultation cost?
The initial consultation lasts 90 minutes:
| Clinician | Initial consultation fee |
|---|---|
| Clinical psychologist | RM330 |
| Senior clinical psychologist | RM390 |
These are the initial intake fees, consistent with MY Psychology’s individual first-session rates. Further assessment costs are discussed after the initial consultation, when the psychologist has a clearer understanding of the concerns and recommended scope. Appointment information
The consultation is a chance to describe what has been happening, how it affects everyday life, and what you hope to understand. It also helps the psychologist consider whether further ADHD assessment is suitable.
You can bring questions about the process and your budget. You do not need to arrive certain that ADHD is the explanation.
Fee information checked on 7 November 2026. Confirm the applicable fee when arranging your appointment.
2. Why isn’t there one fixed price for further assessment?
Different people arrive with different questions. A parent may want to understand difficulties with classroom instructions and homework. An adult may be seeking help with a longstanding pattern of missed deadlines and unfinished tasks. The information needed to explore those concerns may differ.
The proposed scope can depend on age, developmental history, the questions being explored, the tools and information needed, the number of sessions, and whether a written report is included.
At MY Psychology, the psychologist discusses the recommended plan and provides a written quotation before testing begins. This gives you something concrete to review: what is proposed, what it costs, and what you can expect to receive. Our assessment process
3. What work can the assessment fee cover?
The appointments you attend are one part of the work. Depending on the agreed scope, assessment may involve:
- Gathering information: discussing history and daily difficulties, using appropriate questionnaires or rating scales, and considering relevant information from family, school or work.
- Scoring and interpretation: bringing the evidence together and considering what it supports, including other possible explanations.
- Feedback: explaining the findings and discussing what they mean for you or your child.
- Recommendations: identifying practical next steps or further support to consider.
- A written report, where included: documenting the findings and recommendations within the agreed scope.
A questionnaire score alone does not establish an ADHD diagnosis. Assessment draws on several sources of information and professional judgement. For example, the CDC explains that diagnosing ADHD involves several steps and that other concerns can produce similar symptoms. CDC: Diagnosing ADHD
When comparing quotations, ask what each service includes. A lower or higher price, on its own, does not tell you whether the proposed assessment addresses your question.
4. What value can an assessment offer?
A useful question is: “What could this help us understand or decide?”
For a parent, that might mean understanding a child’s difficulties more clearly and discussing appropriate support at home or school. For an adult, it might mean exploring a recurring pattern and identifying which forms of support are worth considering.
Bring your purpose into the first conversation. For example: “We want to understand why homework is such a struggle,” or “I want to know what may be contributing to these difficulties at work.”
If you need documentation for a particular school, employer or other organisation, explain that before agreeing to the assessment. Ask whether the proposed scope and report can address that purpose, and check the receiving organisation’s requirements.
5. What should I ask before agreeing to the quotation?
You do not need technical knowledge to ask useful questions:
- What questions is this assessment intended to answer?
- Which sessions and assessment activities are included?
- Are scoring, feedback and a written report included in the quoted fee?
- What is the expected timeline, including the report if applicable?
- Could additional work be recommended, and how would any extra costs be discussed?
- Would later therapy, follow-up appointments or referrals involve separate fees?
If cost or timing is a concern, say so before proceeding. Ask which next steps are recommended and what options can reasonably be considered within your circumstances.
6. What if the findings do not support ADHD?
The outcome of assessment should follow the evidence. It may support ADHD, suggest another explanation, or leave questions that need further information.
Findings that do not support ADHD can still help guide a discussion about support. However, assessment cannot promise to resolve every uncertainty or produce a particular diagnosis. Ask how the psychologist would explain an inconclusive result and discuss possible next steps.
Start with a clearer first step
You can begin by discussing your concerns and whether further assessment would be useful. If it is recommended, review the proposed scope and written quotation before testing begins.
For a practical overview of the stages, read our psychological assessment walkthrough.
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