Meet the team
We seek to enhance understanding of ADHD and support those affected by it.
Our partners are determined to provide a responsive ADHD service that meets high clinical and ethical standards.
Partners
General Practitioner, Partner
Dr Kenny-Levick is experienced in general medicine and psychiatry in primary care. He has also worked as a specialist doctor at the Adult ADHD Service with Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust.
He has a specialist interest in occupational medicine and mental health
Principal Clinical Psychologist, Partner
Dr Wade is the lead psychologist at the Adult ADHD Service with the AWP Mental Health NHS Partnership Trust and previously for the Oxfordshire ADHD service.
She has a special interest in trauma and neuropsychology and is highly trained in cognitive behavioural approaches.
Consultant Psychiatrist, Partner
Dr Hank is the clinical lead psychiatrist for the Adult ADHD Service with the AWP Mental Health NHS Partnership Trust. He has held clinical posts in Neuropsychiatry and Intellectual Disability.
His other interests are the wider spectrum of developmental disorders and sleep disorders
Associates
Jaskirat Kanwal
Assistant Psychologist
Jaskirat is an assistant psychologist with special interests in neuropsychology, self-harm and suicide prevention.
With experience working within the NHS, third sector and private services, they support clinical assessments and psychometric evaluations to deliver informed and collaborative patient-centred care.
Dr Claire Balysz
General Practitioner, Associate
Claire is a GP with a special interest in adult neurodiversity. She is passionate about providing thorough, collaborative assessments and believes the process can be life-changing in helping adults understand their strengths and challenges. She also has interests in lifestyle medicine and menopause care. Claire has completed specialist ADHD training via UKAAN and is due to complete her autism assessment training in the new year.
Jodie Blinman
Lead Administrator
Jodie is our Administrative Associate. Jodie is an experienced Administrator in Primary Care and handles our day-to-day admin and accounts.
Lauren Waterhouse
Chartered Forensic Psychologist, Associate
Lauren is a Registered Forensic Psychologist with experience working with both adults and adolescents with ADHD in a prison setting. Her experience includes both assessment and treatment, and her special interest includes adopting a strengths based and neuroaffirming approaches.
Dr Catherine Jones
Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate
Dr Jones is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD and autism. She previously worked as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Thornford Park Hospital, a specialist low secure service for autistic individuals with complex needs, including ADHD, trauma, and mental health concerns. Dr Jones has specialist training in neurodevelopmental assessments for ADHD and autism, and takes a compassionate, collaborative approach to better understand the unique strengths and challenges of each person, so that they can feel empowered to reach their goals.
ADHD care, done differently
Attention to Health was created by clinicians who believe good ADHD care should be personal, thoughtful and built around the individual.
We knew what good ADHD care could look like. So we built a service around it.
Attention to Health was founded by Dietmar, Laura and Will after working together in the NHS Adult ADHD Service at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust.
We came from different clinical backgrounds, across psychology, psychiatry and medicine, but developed the same view of what good ADHD care should look like.
There should be enough time to understand the person behind the symptoms. Clinical judgement should matter. And quality should not have to give way to volume or rigid systems.
We didn't set out to assess as many people as possible.
We set out to provide ADHD care to a standard we're genuinely proud of.Understand the person, not just the symptoms
ADHD can look very different from one person to another. We take time to understand your developmental history, current difficulties, strengths and the wider factors that may be contributing to what you're experiencing.
Clinical judgement matters
Diagnosis isn't a questionnaire score. We consider the evidence carefully, including other possible explanations, and bring together expertise from psychology, psychiatry and medicine when a wider perspective is needed.
Diagnosis isn't the finish line
Assessment is only one part of ADHD care. Medication, psychological support and follow-up should be thoughtful, evidence-based and tailored to the individual too.
A report written about you. Not a template written about ADHD.
Every assessment report we produce is individually written for the person we've assessed. We don't simply populate a standard document with scores and stock paragraphs.
It needs to work as a useful clinical document, but we think it should do something else too: help you understand yourself and make sense of the difficulties that brought you to us.
ADHD rarely exists in isolation. Neither should ADHD care.
Our service is led by clinicians across psychology, psychiatry and medicine.
Mental health, physical health, developmental history, relationships and the wider context of someone's life can all be relevant. Bringing different clinical disciplines together helps us understand the whole picture rather than viewing every difficulty through an ADHD lens.
Our clinicians meet to discuss cases together.
Particularly where there is complexity or uncertainty. Different perspectives help us challenge our thinking, consider alternative explanations and treatment approaches, and continually improve the care we provide.
Staying small is a deliberate choice.
Right to Choose has increased access to ADHD services for many people, which is important. But delivering care at the scale that model requires isn't the service we originally set out to build.
We have consciously chosen not to become a Right to Choose provider because we want to protect the things we value most: time, continuity, individualised care and close clinical oversight.
Private ADHD care should be honest about the long-term cost.
That means talking about more than the price of an initial assessment.
If medication is being considered, we encourage you to ask your GP early whether they are likely to accept shared care once your treatment is stable. We cannot guarantee that they will, but knowing their position can help you understand the possible ongoing costs before deciding to proceed.
And if shared care isn't available, we don't think you should have to choose between stopping an effective treatment and paying unnecessarily high ongoing private fees.
That's why we've designed our continuing-care and prescribing service to remain affordable while maintaining appropriate specialist oversight.
Three things guide how we work.
Quality
Taking the time to do things properly, even when the quicker option would be easier.
Integrity
Using clinical judgement, recognising uncertainty and considering explanations beyond ADHD.
Openness
Being clear about what we can offer, what it costs and what ongoing care may involve.
We want to provide the kind of ADHD care we'd want for ourselves, our friends and our families.
We are great believers in full transparency.
We keep our patients informed throughout, helping them understand every new experience with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, organisation, hyperactivity and impulsive behaviour.
Symptoms of adult ADHD may include:
Impulsiveness
Disorganisation
Poor time management
Excessive activity or restlessness
Issues controlling attention on a task; either getting stuck or not being able to sustain focus
Forgetting things
Talkativeness
More information about ADHD can be found in our online Library
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If any of the symptoms listed above continually disrupt your life, you can make an appointment with one of our clinicians about whether you might have ADHD. You may first wish to take our free online test, which will determine whether your symptoms are consistent with ADHD.
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Most online appointments can be booked quickly, depending on the type of consultation. We usually provide an online appointment within 1-6 weeks, depending on the requested date/time.
To see our full range of consultations, please see our appointments page.
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This varies for each patient and consultation but there are many things that are typical.
You will be asked to complete some questionnaires, including a patient history form, so we have the most up-to-date information. You may also be asked to have other people, such as your GP, to provide information about you.
In the appointment, you will discuss your initial concerns with a clinician and come to a shared understanding of what may be causing the issues. You'll then agree a treatment plan. This may involve prescribing medication or psychological therapy with one of our doctors. Follow-up sessions will be arranged as required.
A report/letter will be written outlining the content of the appointment. This will include a clinical conclusion and a plan going forward.
We may also ask for feedback at various points. We measure our success by patient results and feedback so that we can continually improve our practice.
Our aim is for the process to be comfortable and easy. You will be fully informed throughout and in control of any decisions.
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We publish prices for all our services.
See our appointments page for a full range of consultations and prices.
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An ADHD assessment process can start with a short 30 minute video conversation and may develop into a full 3 hour consultation.
The typical full assessment process includes:
A discussion to understand your problems, how long the issues have been present and what your strengths are.
Obtaining feedback from a present-day and childhood informant in order to get an idea of what you are/were like from others' perspective.
Obtaining more information about you from questionnaire based assessments
We may also look at school reports, work reports, or other psychological assessments' evaluations that you can provide.
Consultations typically last between 2-3 hours.
All assessments are conducted in a relaxed and friendly manner by a qualified clinician who is experienced in ADHD assessment.
For the full list of consultations and services, please see our appointments page
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Our treatments include ADHD medication, psychological therapy and ongoing management support.
After a full assessment with a clinician, they will advise on the recommended treatment plan specifically for you.
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Although medication treatment is a very effective treatment approach for many patients with a diagnosis of ADHD, it is by far not the only one. We consider each assessment outcome individually and we are able to offer a variety of treatment approaches, including medication and psychological therapy. Your clinician will discuss a tailored management approach with you that aims to be the best fit for the difficulties you experience and your treatment preferences.
If you are prescribed medication, prescriptions can be sent to your home address or direct to a pharmacy.
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We take great pride in our work and the quality of service we provide. We measure our success by how our patients feel during the assessment and treatment process and how they respond to our recommended treatment plan.
We ensure we comply with regulation and best practice through our application for registration with the CQC. Additionally, all our clinicians are registered with the HCPC and GMC.
More information on these governance bodies can be found on our policies page.
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Absolutely, we take data privacy very seriously.
All the personal information is held electronically on systems with proven security. Our clinical system, a patient portal called Semble, has robust security measures and assurances in the way it handles personal confidential information.
Please go to our Policies page for details.
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We don't provide a Right to Choose (RTC) service. We can only see privately funded clients.
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We have published a number of articles covering many aspects of ADHD.
Our aim is to improve people's understanding of ADHD symptoms and provide some guidance in how to manage the condition in different environments.
Please see our online Library.