Psicon

Overview

Psicon is a private specialist service delivering neurodevelopmental assessments and clinical care for adults, with a particular focus on ADHD. The service offers structured diagnostic assessments, comprehensive written reports and onward treatment recommendations, including medication management when clinically appropriate. Psicon emphasises evidence-based assessment using recognised instruments and clinical standards to ensure clear, actionable outcomes.

The organisation positions itself as a trusted partner to NHS Trusts and commissioners while providing private pathways for adults seeking timely assessment and support. Their model combines multidisciplinary clinical expertise with a patient-centred process that aims to clarify diagnosis and identify practical adjustments and supports for home, work and relationships.

Best for

This service is best suited for adults who suspect they may have ADHD and want a private, specialist assessment pathway that includes diagnostic evaluation, a formal report and options for treatment or workplace adjustments.

• Adults experiencing difficulties with attention, time-management or organisation
• People seeking an evidence-based diagnostic report for clinical, workplace or educational use
• Individuals who may require specialist prescriber input for medication following diagnosis

Approach

Psicon follows a staged assessment pathway beginning with a screening stage conducted by their psychology team and led by a consultant clinical psychologist. Screening may include validated online tools to gather initial information and indicate whether a full diagnostic assessment is recommended.

The diagnostic assessment is performed by a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist and uses structured clinical interviews (including the DIVA-2) and DSM-5 criteria to determine diagnosis. The team gathers developmental history (including informant reports where available), current functioning at home and work, and collateral information to form a complete clinical picture.

Following assessment, Psicon provides a detailed diagnostic report summarising findings, recommendations for adjustments and signposting to support. If a diagnosis is confirmed and medication is appropriate, a specialist prescriber will assess suitability, initiate treatment where indicated and arrange regular reviews until care is transferred to the patient’s GP or local NHS service for routine prescribing.

Education and Training

The clinical team includes consultant clinical psychologists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists with specialist training in adult neurodevelopmental assessment. Staff use validated assessment tools and follow NICE-aligned clinical standards. Psicon also highlights collaborations with NHS Trusts and external clinical governance routes.

Support

Clients receive stepwise support through the pathway: pre-assessment screening, structured diagnostic interviews, a written diagnostic report and a menu of post-diagnostic options. The service offers preparation guidance for assessments and will accept informant reports to strengthen developmental history where available.

Safety and ongoing monitoring are emphasised when medication is prescribed; clinicians carry out baseline observations and request GP involvement for ECGs or routine blood tests when needed. Psicon describes an ethical, confidential approach to handling personal data in line with UK GDPR.

Practical details

Psicon provides a mix of online and in-person elements: initial screening tools are offered online while diagnostic assessments and prescribing involve face-to-face clinical appointments. Locations listed include Canterbury and Basingstoke, with booking available via the website contact form or by phone. Wait times vary but the service aims to offer an assessment within four to six weeks once pre-assessment information is complete.

• Format: hybrid (online screening + in-person assessments and prescribing)
• Locations: Canterbury and Basingstoke
• Languages: English

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.