FEE: $345

This 80-minute session includes a comprehensive clinical assessment and the development of an individualised treatment plan. If required, a brief letter can be provided to your GP at no additional cost.

FEE: $218.50

Each standard treatment session is 50 minutes in duration and focuses on delivering evidence-based therapy tailored to your specific needs.

FEE: Price on Application (POA)

Report writing services are available upon request and are charged separately. Fees vary depending on the purpose, length, and complexity of the report. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.

FEE: $1,000

Comprehensive assessments for adult ADHD are offered as a fixed-price package. The total fee of $1,000 includes:

• Two in-depth assessment sessions (typically two 80-minute appointments) and a 30-minute feedback session.

• Collection and analysis of collateral information, ideally from:

  • Someone who knew you during childhood.

  • Someone who knows you well as an adult.

  • School reports (if available).

  • Administration and interpretation of relevant psychometric testing.

Please note that a diagnosis of ADHD is not guaranteed as part of this process. If you are also querying Autism, an additional assessment session may be required.

Following the assessment, I can provide a range of report options depending on your needs. Fees vary according to the level of detail required, from a complimentary brief assessment outcome summary through to a comprehensive report. A full report typically takes 2–3 hours to complete and is charged at $218.50 per hour. You may wish to check with your GP whether a full report is necessary, or if a brief assessment outcome summary will be sufficient, as this can help reduce costs.

An initial payment of $1,000.00 is invoiced prior to the assessment and must be paid via bank deposit at least one week before the initial session.

If a report is required, the final invoice is issued once this has been completed and must be paid before the psychological report is released.

Upcoming Changes to ADHD Assessments and Medication Access in Canterbury

There are upcoming changes to the way ADHD assessments and medication are managed in Canterbury. The current ADHD pathway, which has for many years allowed individuals to use a Psychologist’s assessment report to access stimulant medication through their GP ended on 30 November 2025.

From February 2026, some General Practitioners (GPs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will be able to assess ADHD and prescribe stimulant medication. I expect collaborative care models to become more widely adopted.

This model could function as follows:

• Experienced psychologists complete comprehensive ADHD assessments.

• GPs or NPs take responsibility for prescribing and monitoring medication.

• Ongoing therapeutic support helps individuals address broader life impacts.

If you’re seeking an ADHD assessment from me from December 2025 onwards, please be aware that your options for accessing medication will be either through your GP from February 2026 or a Private Psychiatrist (which typically involves additional cost).

Before proceeding, please check with your GP to confirm whether they are willing to consider a Psychologist’s assessment report for the purpose of prescribing stimulant medication. It’s important to note that GPs are not obligated to accept a Psychologist’s report or to prescribe stimulant medication based on it.

Due to the wide variability of presentations within autism, I do not offer a standard assessment package. Instead, I charge based on the time involved in assessment sessions, the review of relevant background information (such as school reports or mental health notes), and any required psychometric measures.

Typically, an assessment includes two in-depth assessment sessions (typically two 80-minute appointments) plus a 30-minute feedback session, with a total cost of $1000. If there are additional support needs or sensory differences requiring further exploration, a third assessment session may be recommended.

Following the assessment, I can provide a range of report options depending on your needs. Fees vary according to the level of detail required, from a complimentary brief assessment outcome summary through to a comprehensive report. A full report typically takes 2–3 hours to complete and is charged at $218.50 per hour. You may wish to check with your GP whether a full report is necessary, or if a brief assessment outcome summary will be sufficient, as this can help reduce costs.

I am an approved provider for assessments and therapy through the following services and funding pathways:

• Gumboot Friday (for individuals aged 18–25) https://www.gumbootfriday.org.nz/

• ACC Sensitive Claims Service. If you have experienced sexual trauma, you might qualify for funding through ACC’s Sensitive Claims Services. This funding can be accessed through any ACC-registered clinician. For more information, visit ACC’s website https://www.acc.co.nz/im-injured/what-we-cover/support-after-sexual-abuse-and-assault

• ACC Psychological Services.

• WINZ Disability Allowance. You may be eligible for partial funding for therapy through WINZ. Please check their website to see if you meet the eligibility criteria https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/health-and-disability/counselling.html

• Clearhead https://www.myclearhead.com/en-NZ

• Ignite https://www.ignite.org.nz/

• New Zealand Defence Force.

• Insurance providers may offer coverage for psychological assessments and/or therapy. Please contact your provider directly to confirm the specific benefits available to you.

Please see here for upcoming ADHD groups based in Christchurch.

We are planning to run more groups in 2026 and are exploring the possibility of an online option. Please contact me directly to register your interest.