ADHD Assessment and Intervention
Looking at ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) means understanding that having a restless, hyperfocused mind — or one that finds organisation challenging — is not a character flaw or a limitation: it is a different, intense and unique way of processing the world. We know that, whether in childhood or adulthood, living without answers can bring enormous exhaustion and a feeling of being misunderstood. Our goal is to help decode the way your brain works, validating your story and building practical strategies for your everyday life.
How does the assessment process work?
Our assessment is rigorous, yet it deeply respects each person's individuality. Usually, between 4 and 5 sessions are needed to complete a full assessment. However, this process always depends on each person's pace at every stage: we have supported patients who needed fewer sessions and others who needed an extra session for everything to make sense. Our focus is on quality and on your pace, never on rushing. After the diagnosis, we design a fully personalised intervention plan.
We work with all ages — children, adolescents and adults.
Our consultations are available in person, in Lisbon and Porto, and also online.
Frequently asked questions
I'm an adult and I suspect I might have ADHD. Does it still make sense to be assessed?
Yes, absolutely. Many people reach adulthood feeling they have spent their whole lives making an exhausting effort just to keep up with everyday demands, burdened by labels like 'lazy' or 'disorganised'. A diagnosis in adulthood brings an enormous sense of relief, validation and self-compassion. It finally allows you to understand your story and to learn strategies for organisation, focus and time management designed specifically for the way your brain works.
What happens if, after the assessment, the result is negative for ADHD?
Our main goal is not simply to give a 'label', but to understand how your brain works. If the results indicate that you don't meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis, the process still has enormous value. We will explain to you in detail what is behind the symptoms you experience (which may be related to anxiety, burnout, trauma or other dynamics) and guide you towards the best plan of support and intervention. No consultation is ever wasted!
Can the ADHD assessment be done online? Is it just as effective?
Yes. The vast majority of our patients carry out the assessment and intervention online with complete effectiveness. The tests, questionnaires and clinical interviews we use are scientifically validated and adapted for the digital environment. The online format offers you the comfort of being in your own space (which helps to reduce anxiety) and removes the need to travel, while maintaining exactly the same clinical rigour and confidentiality as the in-person format.
Does the assessment process include tests or reports?
Yes. The assessment involves a detailed clinical interview (where we gather your life history from childhood onwards) and the application of validated questionnaires and tests. At the end of the process, you receive a detailed clinical report with the results, conclusions and practical recommendations for your everyday life, for school or for your professional context.
Do you have agreements with any insurer or health subsystem?
We don't have direct agreements with insurers or health entities. However, fortunately the vast majority of insurers and health subsystems already reimburse a significant percentage of the cost of private sessions. We suggest you check the specific conditions and coverage with your insurer. If reimbursement doesn't apply in your case, all our invoices are issued with your tax number, so they are automatically included in your IRS tax return as health expenses, where you are entitled to the corresponding deduction.
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