The ADHD Centre

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Although the diagnosis and medication process has been ridiculously expensive (as it is with all providers), the ADHD centre have been pretty consistently good when it comes to service. Appointments have been easy, they're responsive over email (although responses were sometimes a bit short and not as helpful as they could've been), and I haven't had any major issues. The medication company they go through that I have to buy the medication off is horrifically expensive (roughly £100 for 4 weeks of 30mg Elevanse), that's probably the case for most private ADHD places. It's been a very easy process, and transformative for my day-to-day life. Overall I'd definitely recommend, they've been very good to me on the whole. 9/10

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it's been a very fast and efficient process

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Dr Keay, has a genuine desire to do what’s right for her patient. She’s knowledgeable and makes her patient feel safe and to build trust. The care she gives my daughter has helped her to thrive and develop with her neurodivergence.

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I was so worried about my ADHD assessment but Dr Zadeh was calm and set me at ease. He gave me space to explain myself and listened carefully. I am hoping that this diagnosis is going to change my life.

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A very professional and flexible service. Dr Zadeh has been so kind, helpful and patient. I felt validated and listened to and I had lots of opportunities to ask my questions. I really feel like I have been in such good hands and the diagnosis and treatment of my ADHD has made a huge difference to my life. Thank you so much Dr Zadeh

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Everyone involved in the ADHD centre that I have been in touch with has been amazing very helpful and kind. They are very approachable and respectful.

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I booked an ADHD assessment via the ADHD centre. The phsychiatrist coached me through a couple of aspects of the assessment to ensure a positive result. Then his report included his opinion that I may have a different mental illness that recommended having assessed (for £2k I believe). Then he was uncontactable for weeks to book any follow up or help with a treatment plan despite multiple assurances that someone would get back to me in a day or two. When I made a complaint I was told that the Dr had a reputation across the business for not getting back to patients on time, and that he's also their most popular psychiatrist, which feels like they care about income more than care giving. Run a mile. There are lots of quality caregivers out there.

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I spent more money then I ever had in my life on this assessment and I had to borrow from family to do it. I spent weeks fillings out the forms they sent beforehand and really struggled with them. I had to get my family involved and get access to my medical history. I stressed out about the meeting and was very nervous when the day finally came. I travelled to London because I do not like video calls, this cost an extra £300. I do not think the Dr even read the firms because our meeting was us filling out almost the exact same form, but this time I could not come back to it or spend days mulling over my answers. We did not cover half of what I put on the initial ones. I have been using cannabis to self medicate for years and have made great steps to stop, helped by the hope that this appointment would give me the push to pack it in for good. I had one smoke 14 hours before the meeting, the night before because I could not sleep. The Dr asked about drug use and I was honest. She then stated she could smell it on me, despite the fact I'd showered and was wearing different clothes. She used this information to dismiss me and seemed pretty righteous about it. I was not put at ease at all and I chose this Dr specifically because her reviews said she was understanding and helpful in getting as much information as possible. She focused on the questions that I could not relate to my life, for example 'can you sit in a lecture?'. I have not attempted higher education because I know I could not focus on the workload or manage myself in that setting so I have never been to a lecture, so I told her I didn't know because I have never attempted to. I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety previously and have suffered under useless GPs who do not take me seriously, I believe they are secondary symptoms from untreated ADHD. I emailed the ADHD centre in the research stage asking specifically about how they would affect the assessment and was told only that I would be referred back to my GP for baseline healthchecks and the cost of follow up appoinrtments. I chose to pay for private care because the wait time through GP is immense and the stress of even getting an appointment is affecting my overall health. My GP had referred me for further mental health tests and I scored highly on the initial ADHD assessment, but this was over a year ago and I am sick of waiting for an undetermined date. This did not matter to the private doctor. She told me I am too depressed to be diagnosable, that the medication I had been prescribed previously was of a very low dose and even stated that I was self medicating with Cannabis. She advised I return to the GP for treatment for anxiety/depression and continue to pursue further testing through the NHS as well as requesting autism screening. I left disheartened, disillusioned and robbed of my dignity and hope. My mental health has dipped further as a result. It has been over 2 weeks and I have recieved no report from her, despite her saying it would arrive within 2 weeks. The whole experience has been a waste of time, money and energy.

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I cannot thank Dr Zadeh enough for his continuous care and support since first joining The ADHD Centre as a private patient. If you are looking for a dedicated, caring, and thorough Psychiatrist, then look no further. I've struggled with my Mental Health since around 2015 and initially sought treatment on the NHS. I was diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety and Depression and was treated with various medications, CBT, and Psychotherapy for approximately 8 years. 2023 was when things started to spiral, and although previous medications had helped keep things at a level, no one medication has ever really clicked, hence changing several times. It was only late 2023 that family and friends suggested it may be something else entirely: ADHD. At first, I was reluctant to even entertain the idea. Though over the course of a few weeks, and as I researched a bit more, things started to line up. I filled in several online screening tests, all of which came back with a high likelihood, with recommendations to get assessed. I contacted my NHS GP and discussed my concerns, all of which they validated and supported. Unfortunately, they were unable to refer me through the NHS or Right To Choose due to the large waiting list, though reiterated that they would support me in any way they could if I went private. After hours of searching through Google for private Psychiatry clinics specializing in Adult ADHD, I stumbled upon The ADHD Centre. Sceptical at first, I went from page to page looking at current Psychiatrists, reviews, prices, and other information before I ended up booking an assessment with Dr Ahmad Mahmoud Zadeh. I wasn't sure what to expect, though reading through his profile, I felt reassured he was the right Doctor for me. Before the assessment, I was sent two questionnaires to have family or friends to fill out, an observation survey if you will, one for childhood and one for adulthood. On the day of the assessment, I was understandably nervous. It was online via Zoom and lasted around 2 to 2.5 hours. Dr Zadeh was professional, courteous, caring, and knowledgeable from the start. He made me feel at ease while I was answering his questions, giving examples, and asking a ton of my own questions. After the assessment and reviewing his notes, he officially diagnosed me with ADHD Combined type. He asked how I felt, made sure everything was explained clearly, and set out the next steps, making sure to leave space for any questions or concerns on my end. At the time, I was happy yet frustrated, relieved yet anxious, plus every other emotion in-between, all of which he understood and quantified. At no point did I feel lost, and I thank Dr Zadeh and the whole ADHD Centre team for that. Over the next few months, I was asked to book in preliminary tests to start medication after a fully informed conversation with Dr Zadeh. At no point was I forced down this route. In fact, he made sure to cover all treatment options and ultimately left the decision down to me, which I wholeheartedly appreciate. After Bloods, ECG, Echo, BP, Pulse, Height, and Weight tests, which again were all supported by my GP, I started titration on Methylphenidate Modified Release with the addition of an extra one or two Instant Release tablets to suppress some morning/evening side effects. All of this occurred in a controlled manner over several months, meeting once a month for a review, checking vitals, side effects, and general wellbeing. As of today, I am stable on medication, meeting with Dr Zadeh every 6 months for a review. I can confidently say I have never felt better. It's as if someone has flicked a switch or fixed a frayed cable! To think I have most likely suffered with ADHD my entire life without even considering it is crazy. But, as pointed out by Dr Zadeh, it may not be first apparent in childhood, especially if you have a top-notch support network (family, friends, teachers, etc.). Thank you again, Dr Zadeh and The ADHD Centre team!

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