Booking an assessment can feel like a significant step, and not knowing exactly what happens next only adds to the uncertainty. Here is an honest picture of the process, so you can arrive feeling prepared rather than anxious.
Before we meet
It usually begins with a short conversation and a few questionnaires. These help us understand your history, your current concerns, and what you hope to gain from the process. There are no trick questions and nothing to revise for — the aim is simply to get to know you. The assessment itself is then a structured but relaxed series of conversations and standardised tasks, guided by an experienced clinician who looks at your development, daily functioning, strengths, and challenges.
- A thorough clinical interview about your history and present-day experience.
- Validated questionnaires and, where appropriate, cognitive or attention-based tasks.
- Input from people who know you well, when that is helpful and you agree to it.
- Time, in several languages, to make sure you feel genuinely comfortable.
After the assessment
You receive a clear written report that explains the findings in plain language, along with practical recommendations and a conversation about your next steps. Most importantly, an assessment is not a test you can pass or fail. It is a careful, respectful process designed to understand you — and to hand you a clearer map of how your mind works.