We are a virtual specialist ADHD consultancy service, established by Dr Helen Read.
ADHD Consultancy offers a thorough, affordable and compassionate approach. Our focus is on accurate diagnosis, caring and understanding medical treatment if appropriate, and education around how to understand and manage your ADHD/ADD.
We identify other neurodevelopmental issues which are often comorbid with ADHD or ADD.
We also provide assessment and advice about the many comorbidities, both physical and mental, which can go with ADHD/ADD, and have particular expertise in treating rejection sensitivity and emotional dysregulation
We are proud to have been rated among the top ADHD services in the UK. Our patients’ kind feedback highlights our dedication to compassionate, expert care and meaningful outcomes
Luca RApril 30, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much Dr Read. Very accommodating and made an intimidating process very accessible and pleasant. Cannot recommend enough. RoxanneApril 12, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Read is a truly incredible doctor. If you are looking for validation, kindness and support - I would not recommend anywhere else. Thank you Dr Read for making things make sense. For helping me realise I’m not just lazy and useless, and for helping me live a life that I feel good about. Alex AMarch 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. excellent service from Dr Read and the team. Highly recommended. Esmeralda AMarch 18, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jacob GFebruary 27, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would recommend this service to anyone. I saw both Dr Read and Dr Kretzschmar, who really put me at my ease and were kind and approachable. The appointments are extremely thorough and both doctors have helped me immensely. After the appointments, it is extremely easy to contact them and to arrange follow ups. Maryati dFebruary 23, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Callum PNovember 21, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lizzie DOctober 13, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Dr Read - my diagnosis has saved my life. I have carried a lot of shame around for years, so it has been a huge relief to make sense of things and finally arrive here. I did not feel rushed during assessment and it was compassionate, informed and thorough. Now I am in the process of trying medication. My GP agreed to “shared care” - which is fantastic. Would certainly recommend this service. Jessica BOctober 11, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After 27 years I finally managed to get the answers to explain a lot about myself, Dr Read was amazing she was very relaxing when speaking with my self and kept me at a same level throughout my assessment. I would highly recommend using these guys especially Dr read she really is amazing. Thank you so much. Jason USeptember 26, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Load moreGoogle rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 184 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Here are just a few of the kind words our patients have shared with us:
Luca RApril 30, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much Dr Read. Very accommodating and made an intimidating process very accessible and pleasant. Cannot recommend enough. RoxanneApril 12, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr Read is a truly incredible doctor. If you are looking for validation, kindness and support - I would not recommend anywhere else. Thank you Dr Read for making things make sense. For helping me realise I’m not just lazy and useless, and for helping me live a life that I feel good about. Alex AMarch 20, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. excellent service from Dr Read and the team. Highly recommended. Esmeralda AMarch 18, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jacob GFebruary 27, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would recommend this service to anyone. I saw both Dr Read and Dr Kretzschmar, who really put me at my ease and were kind and approachable. The appointments are extremely thorough and both doctors have helped me immensely. After the appointments, it is extremely easy to contact them and to arrange follow ups. Maryati dFebruary 23, 2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Callum PNovember 21, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lizzie DOctober 13, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Dr Read - my diagnosis has saved my life. I have carried a lot of shame around for years, so it has been a huge relief to make sense of things and finally arrive here. I did not feel rushed during assessment and it was compassionate, informed and thorough. Now I am in the process of trying medication. My GP agreed to “shared care” - which is fantastic. Would certainly recommend this service. Jessica BOctober 11, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After 27 years I finally managed to get the answers to explain a lot about myself, Dr Read was amazing she was very relaxing when speaking with my self and kept me at a same level throughout my assessment. I would highly recommend using these guys especially Dr read she really is amazing. Thank you so much. Jason USeptember 26, 2023Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Load moreGoogle rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 184 reviewsVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Undiagnosed ADHD/ADD can lead to a range of challenges that affect individuals throughout their lives.
These challenges include other mental health issues, physical, social, educational and emotional problems, relationship difficulties, and many personal and professional hardships. Unfortunately we can’t change any of these things until we start the ADHD journey
Anxiety, depression, shame, failure to achieve, and friendship/relationship difficulties are common.
Listening problems, school/university dropout, repeated job losses, family problems, and money problems.
Dr Read is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who has spent 30 years in NHS and has specialist expertise in ADHD, ADD, ASD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
She was the Lead Consultant for ADHD at a large London NHS Trust before leaving to focus on ADHD Consultancy in 2000
Dr. Read is a qualified psychotherapist and also has special interests in psychotherapy, women’s mental health, menopause and eating disorders.
Dr Read has ADHD herself, as do her children, so she “gets” ADHD from the inside. She is very passionate about helping others to live their best lives with ADHD.
The ADHD/ADD screener is not a diagnosis, but can help you think about whether your symptoms could indicate ADHD/ADD
Remember that if you are high functioning, you will need to subtract the strategies/helpful habits you use to manage or hide some of the difficulties, including spending a lot longer than most people would do to get things done
High functioning people can often hyperfocus on areas they find very interesting, or just prior to deadlines, and so ideally questions should not be answered about things we hyperfocus on, since we find that with ADHD/ADD, sadly we tend to only be able to hyperfocus on the wrong things.
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