The ADHD Centre

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I have been under the care of Dr Sani, who has been absolutely wonderful, warm, compassionate and professional and has helped me through an initially difficult diagnosis that has been life-changing. I'm so thrilled with how well the medication has been working for me and Dr Sani's careful and considerate care. There were some painful hiccups in the process with the admin staff and specifically around follow ups and process initially, which was not great with vulnerable patients with comorbidities, but I did raise it with management and Dr Sani and I feel comfortable that they have been resolved.

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I’m very grateful to all those at the ADHD Centre for their professionalism, responsiveness and support before, during and after my assessment and diagnosis. Dr Sani is a fantastic doctor, she made me feel comfortable and informed throughout the whole process of diagnosis and treatment. I felt listened to, included in decisions and that Dr Sani was genuinely invested in my experience and progress. Medication has changed my life for the better and I feel really fortunate that should things change, I can reach out to the ADHD centre and Dr Sani for support.

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Dr Chowdhury made me feel comfortable from initial assessment, throughout our whole process together. This journey has changed my life for the better, and I’m extremely pleased for everything the ADHD clinic has done for me. Thank you for your amazing guidance, and your prompt responses to any questions.

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I fully recommend the ADHD centre. I am specifically very grateful to Dr Chowdhury for her assessment and explaining everything thoroughly with kindness during the diagnosis and treatment. All correspondence and emails were answered promptly by Elizabeth Joannides, thank you very much. Communication has been very efficient between myself the ADHD centre and my GP Surgery. The medication is already making a huge change in my life. Thank you! Aamer

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I came to the ADHD centre as so many others probably do after the lightbulb of realising the undiagnosed ADHD could be at the root of so many things in life so far. And obviously wanted that to be assessed as soon as possible once I realised! ADHD centre was so easy to book with. I specifically chose Dr Chowdhury as she also works within the NHS as a psychiatrist. My GP had warned that some diagnoses weren't taken on for shared care if that wasn't the case. I chose very well. Dr Chowdhury is warm and encouraging and supportive. From the first session where she made me feel relaxed enough to be able to laugh at some of the examples of things in life that supported the diagnostic criteria. it could have been a very stressful appointment and conversation, but it wasn't because I felt seen, accepted and supported. She truly cares about and for her patients. And this has continued throughout all my interactions with ADHD Centre and Dr Chowdhury. She is caring and supportive but honest about what to expect from medication, for example, and how important other things are such as coaching to build the strategies to get the best outcomes. My titration was relatively smooth, but there was a hiccup of a period of unexpected and unavoidable external stress that knocked me sideways a bit. Rather than telling me what to do, we reached an agreement together about how to go forward (we kept a steady dose for a little longer to allow the stress to settle so we could evaluate it properly). And then picked up the titration again as things calmed. So I have always felt that decisions were made together. She is very happy to answer questions about why a particular medication has been recommended over another and what to expect and how to deal with side effects. At every stage, rather than saying 'this is next', the question has always been 'what would you like to do next'. And we discuss the pros and cons of different choices. Thank you, Dr Chowdhury and the ADHD Centre. My life makes much more sense now and I feel so well supported to go forward flourishing rather than fighting my brain every step of the way

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My daughter was diagnosed with ADHD several years ago. I first suspected I also had ADHD when completing the initial questionnaire and identifying so strongly with the answers and started to question my view of normality ("Does it seem as though your child is driven by a motor?" I thought this was normal!). It took several years for me to get to the point where I felt able to seek diagnosis and I am so grateful to have found the ADHD Centre. They have been wonderful from the beginning. The admin team are well organised, kind and very responsive. They also understand the challenges of ADHD and provide gentle reminders and the flexibility I need with the challenges I have with organisation. I have been under the care of wonderful Dr Upadhyay for just under a year. She made me feel comfortable and accepted from the start, not something I am accustomed to. As well as sharing her vast knowledge and experience of ADHD she also gently led me to understanding and acceptance of my diagnosis. Most importantly for me, Dr Upadhyay shared with me her joy in treating patients with ADHD that clearly underlies her patient, kind, warm and expert care. I am also an NHS clinician and know you can't fake this. She guided me through treatment choices and with balanced and detailed information and was particular in ensuring the best possible results for me. I have now been on medication for 6 months and it has been transformative. Less chaos, less anxiety and finally moving past that place of thinking what could I achieve if only I could stay on track/focus. I cannot overestimate the difference this has made to my life and I have Dr Upadhyay to thank for that. I know this is the reason she does what she does, for the difference it makes in the lives of people like me and that is what drives the very best healthcare professionals. If you are thinking about seeking a diagnosis, put yourself in the very safe hands of this wonderful team. Thank you Dr Upadhyay and the team, I will be forever grateful to you for the turning point in my life.

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In 2022 my husband started to suspect he had ADHD and wanted to have this confirmed as the symptoms were affecting his ability to function in daily life. After struggling to get an ADHD assessment on the NHS, we decided to arrange this privately and we're very grateful to have found the ADHD Centre. The booking process is painless and can be done online - no need to call in, which can be stressful if you have ADHD and don't have anyone to support you in this process. You can read up about the team of psychiatrists available and choose one that you feel would be a good match. Appointments are via zoom and there is a range of times you can book, including early mornings, evenings and weekends, which is very flexible. Our experience with Dr Upadhya was fantastic. We knew what documentation to fill out beforehand and the session itself was run in a very calm way. I was able to join my husband for support and Dr Upadhya was incredibly patient with him, listened and explained every step of the process. As we thought, my husband had very high ADHD symptoms (combination type) and Dr Upadhya explained what medical tests/checks we needed to do in order to confirm he was able to get onto medication. Once we had the results of the tests, we were given an appointment within a few days to start the titration process. The medication he was prescribed has had a marked improvement and he has now settled on the dose that works for him. From diagnosis to completing the titration has taken 3 months, which were as painless as possible in this situation. We are now in the process of arranging a Shared Care Agreement with the GP, which the ADHD Centre initiates. Of course it is not all about medication and Dr Upadhya has given us guidance on other methods of managing my husband's condition, such as a good routine, sleeping pattern and therapy, which we are looking into now. We are very happy with the service we received at the ADHD Centre. Everyone is very kind and supportive, they respond to emails promptly and all of this made our experience incredibly positive. While going private is not the cheapest route, for us it was worth every penny to get my husband feeling more stable and happy. We would highly recommend the ADHD Centre for anyone who is looking for help with a diagnosis or treatment - you will certainly be in safe hands here.

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Having had concerns about my concentration level for quite some time, I have been consulted by Dr Tari of The ADHD Centre. It was indeed an eye opener. Dr Tari interviewed in the most kind and warm manners with patience and while this I recalled long forgotten situations that support the diagnosis of ADD. I feel already better knowing that I’m not just a lazy person (as which I felt). Dr Tari expounded what this diagnosis meant and how to treat it. He suggested some necessary medical checks through the NHS (which were much harder to get) and in a second consultation he provided me with a plan of treatment. At this point, I’d like to thank Dr Tari and his highly efficient administrative team to get me to this ease of mind. I can only recommend them to anyone in search for ADHD advice. I will edit this in a view month with details on if and how medication has made a difference (which I positively anticipate)

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I have had a great experience with the ADHD centre. I was treated by Dr Upadhya who I highly recommend. She who was very patient and thorough during the diagnosis and treatment process. I have since had several follow up sessions with her and she has always shown a keen interest in my well being. The ADHD clinic staff have also been great, they were also quick to respond to any emails I had. Private does cost, but I think it is more than worth it, I have a friend who have gone via NHS and unfortunately it takes a long time to get treatment even after diagnosis. I was fairly certain I have had ADHD my whole life but was always nervous about starting the process. The ADHD centre helps make this process easy for you. Since starting treatment, I have noticed a big change in my life in terms of productivity and focus and wish I had gone for treatment earlier in my life instead of leaving it so late. I highly recommend the ADHD centre to anyone who is considering going for treatment

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Our experience with the ADHD centre has been amazing. Setting up the assessment was straightforward - the assessment itself was thorough and very comprehensive. The team communicate efficiently and respond to any queries very quickly. I have been very impressed by the service we received. We met Dr Faridi for the assessment and intervention. He was considered in his approach and was clear in his communication. Treatment plans were discussed in collaboration with my child with clear rational and recommendations. As a family we had supported our child with non pharmacological approaches as we wanted to avoid the medication route. My child’s difficulties became hard for them to manage and the difference medication and advice around psychological intervention and routine has made to them is remarkable. Very grateful to the team for guiding us through the process!

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