Helping You Navigate Attention, Focus & Emotional Well-being
ADHD isn’t a flaw or a failure—it’s a different way of thinking, and with the right support, you can harness your strengths, navigate challenges, and thrive in a way that works for you.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD is more than just difficulty with focus—it can impact motivation, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships. Whether you are seeking an assessment to clarify your experience or therapy to manage challenges, we provide individualised support to help you develop strategies, build self-awareness, and improve daily functioning.
Many people with ADHD feel misunderstood or judged, often internalising feelings of frustration, shame, or inadequacy. These feelings don’t come from nowhere—they stem from years of navigating a world that isn’t always designed for neurodivergent minds. It’s important to recognise that your challenges are not a reflection of your worth but rather a sign of unmet needs, overstimulation, or deeply ingrained coping mechanisms. Exploring these patterns in a safe and supportive space can help uncover new ways of relating to yourself and others, leading to a greater sense of self-acceptance and clarity.
ADHD can also bring unique strengths—creativity, spontaneity, deep focus on areas of passion, and an ability to think outside the box. Learning to harness these qualities while addressing the struggles of executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-esteem can be transformative. Whether through therapy, self-reflection, or structured support, understanding how your mind works can help you move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with who you truly are.
ADHD Therapy: A Personalised Approach
Managing ADHD is about more than just improving focus—it’s about understanding how it affects your daily life, emotions, and relationships. Our therapy sessions provide a supportive space to:
✔ Improve Focus & Time Management – Learn practical strategies to enhance productivity and manage procrastination.
✔ Regulate Emotions – Develop skills to handle frustration, impulsivity, and mood fluctuations.
✔ Boost Self-Esteem – Address feelings of self-doubt, chronic underachievement, and motivation struggles.
✔ Strengthen Relationships – Improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and navigate social challenges.
✔ Identify Strengths – Understand how ADHD impacts creativity, problem-solving, and resilience.
Our goal is to help individuals gain insight, develop coping strategies, and feel empowered in managing ADHD across different aspects of life.
ADHD Assessment: A Clearer Understanding
We offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for adults and adolescents to provide clarity on symptoms, strengths, and challenges.
Our assessments include:
🧠 Cognitive & Attention Testing – Understanding focus, memory, and executive functioning.
🧠 Emotional & Behavioral Screening – Identifying co-occurring challenges such as anxiety or low mood.
🧠 Personalized Feedback & Next Steps – Providing practical recommendations tailored to your needs.
A diagnosis is not just a label—it’s a tool to better understand yourself and explore the best support options moving forward.
Who Can Benefit from ADHD Therapy & Assessment?
Our ADHD services are suited for:
- Adults struggling with focus, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm in work or daily life.
- Adolescents navigating school challenges, motivation issues, or social difficulties.
- Individuals who feel they have been overlooked or misdiagnosed and want further clarity.
Book an ADHD Consultation
We offer both therapy and assessment options tailored to your needs. If you are ready to take the next step in understanding and managing ADHD, contact our team today.
What Does The Assessment Process Involve?
At COPE, our registered psychologists conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for individuals aged 12 and above, delivered over three sessions. These sessions allow us to gather detailed information through:
- Clinical Interviews to explore your developmental, academic, occupational, and personal history
- Standardised psychological assessments designed to assess attention, executive functioning, memory, and emotional functioning
- ADHD-specific questionnaires and symptom rating scales
- Optional collateral information from family or others who know you well
Our goal is to provide a thorough and affirming evaluation that helps you better understand your strengths, challenges, and needs.
Cost
The total cost of an ADHD diagnostic report at COPE is $850 plus three sessions with a registered psychologist (price varies pending the clinician), which includes:
- Administration and scoring of psychological assessments
- A comprehensive written diagnostic report
The first session focuses on gathering detailed background information, including developmental history, academic and work functioning, and the specific concerns that led to the assessment. The second and third session involves the administration of standardised psychological assessments and ADHD-specific questionnaires to evaluate attention, executive functioning, memory, and emotional regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Time frame / When Will I Receive My Report?
Please note that it may take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for your report to be completed. This allows your psychologist time to carefully review all the information collected, including interviews, questionnaires, and psychological tests, to ensure the report is detailed, accurate, and helpful to you.
Meet Our Neuroaffirming Assessor
I am a Registered Psychologist with a deep commitment to neuroaffirming practice, specialising in conducting comprehensive ADHD assessments for adolescents and adults. I believe in the transformative power of genuine connection and the importance of creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel truly heard and understood throughout the assessment process.
My approach is grounded in empathy, trust, and evidence-based practice. I tailor each assessment to reflect the unique experiences and strengths of the individual, recognising that no two presentations of ADHD are the same. My goal is to provide clarity, validation, and practical recommendations that support personal growth, self-understanding, and access to the right supports.
Beyond clinical work, I lecture in post-graduate psychology programs, mentoring the next generation of psychologists in advanced assessment practices, cultural competency, and ethical, client-centred care. I am passionate about ensuring that each assessment is not only clinically rigorous but also empowering and affirming.
Whether you’re exploring a potential ADHD diagnosis for the first time or seeking clarity around lifelong patterns of attention, energy, or focus—I’m here to guide you with compassion, professionalism, and insight.
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