Who it is for
Adults who suspect they may have ADHD, often after years of wondering: a child’s diagnosis that rings true, a life run on alarms and lists, years of masking. A positive screening questionnaire is a reason to be assessed, not a diagnosis.
How the assessment works
Dr Szigeti
A structured interview, validated rating scales and, wherever possible, a short questionnaire completed by someone who knows you well. A general psychiatric assessment comes first, because other conditions can look like ADHD or sit alongside it; the ADHD assessment follows.
The tools are the DIVA-5 diagnostic interview, the ASRS v1.1 and other validated rating scales, and a questionnaire for someone who knows you well; the diagnosis is made against DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 criteria.
Coexisting conditions are the rule rather than the exception: more than half of adults with ADHD have at least one other condition, most often anxiety, depression or sleep problems. The assessment looks at the whole picture, and the report addresses both.
Before you meet, you complete the Pre-Assessment Form at home: it saves time during the appointments and helps Dr Szigeti tailor your care from the first meeting. Return it by hand when you meet or through the encrypted upload link we send you, never by email or WhatsApp. Both stages can be in person or by secure video.
What you receive
- The findings explained clearly, whether or not a diagnosis is made.
- A written report within two weeks, with practical recommendations; it can support reasonable accommodations at work or in education.
- With your consent, a letter to your GP.
Treatment and ongoing care
If ADHD is diagnosed, ongoing care rests on three things, combined in the way that suits you:
- ADHD coaching. Practical strategies for time, organisation, attention and the demands of work or study, and the accommodations that help.
- ADHD psychotherapy. Therapy adapted to ADHD, alongside the care Dr Szigeti provides: he does not offer it himself, and can point you to psychologists and psychotherapists who do.
- ADHD medication, only if you choose it. It can be of two kinds: stimulants, started only after an ECG, a blood pressure check, a health screening questionnaire and any further checks that may be needed; and non-stimulants. Either is reviewed in thirty-minute follow-ups.
Prescribing stays with Dr Szigeti; after twelve stable months your GP can take over, with a specialist review once a year.
All treatment options are discussed with you before anything is prescribed or started, including their risks and benefits.
Fees
| Appointment | Fee |
|---|---|
| ADHD assessment, two one-hour stages (€500 each), report included | €500 + €500 |
| Follow-up appointment, thirty minutes | €180 |
Laya Healthcare, Vhi, Irish Life and other insurers may cover part of the cost. Fees and insurance