Dr Sally Cubbin

I was diagnosed with ADHD Combined Type in January 2020, and even though that was over five years ago, I can honestly say I’ve had an incredibly positive journey. Years prior, I had been dismissed by the NHS when I raised concerns about whether I had ADHD or bipolar. But being assessed by Dr Sally Cubbin was life-changing. I remember walking out of the assessment in tears - happy tears - because I finally felt seen, heard, and validated. From the very beginning, Dr Cubbin made me feel completely at ease. I felt comfortable opening up about my struggles and possible traits, and not once did she make me feel silly or dismiss any of my doubts. The process of trying medication was smooth and never rushed. Everything was clearly explained, and it’s always been easy to get in touch via her receptionist to book appointments. With her support, I was able to find the right dose and brand of medication, and I was fortunate to have it passed on to my GP under shared care. Even now, years later, my annual reviews with Dr Cubbin never feel like just a box-ticking exercise. She offers thoughtful guidance, checks in on how I’m doing, and always takes the time to explore any concerns. I’ve always felt like I could ask anything without judgment. Anyone diagnosed with ADHD knows it’s a lifelong journey of learning and unlearning. I’m truly grateful that Dr Cubbin was the one to guide me through it - she’s played such a key role in helping me better understand myself, and I genuinely wouldn’t want anyone else on this path with me.

I write this review without hesitation. Dr Sally Cubbin has, quite simply, transformed my son’s life as we knew it, with her treatment of his ADHD. When my son first saw Dr Cubbin he was in a very bad way mentally. He was unable to cope with the enormity of being away at university and we had reached a crossroads where he was likely to pull out and come home. An outcome which would have been detrimental to his wellbeing. He was fragile, volatile, and not managing with independent living or self care. Since seeing Dr Cubbin, he is now coming towards the end of his degree and due to achieve all he hoped for. Not only is he excelling in all aspects of university life, but he is managing to simultaneously hold down a demanding part time job. His university professors have recognised his prowess and as a result they have encouraged him to stay on a further year to complete a Masters, something that was previously inconceivable. My son tells me he is able to focus for the first time in his life, and work comfortably to reach his potential. I don’t believe this this would have been possible without Dr Cubbin’s in-put. We are deeply grateful to Dr Cubbin and her efficient, responsive team. She is kind and reassuring, but above all, practical, capable and knowledgable in her field. I trust her completely with my son’s wellbeing. As a mum, my fears for my son’s future have eased and I am beginning to feel an optimism I haven’t previously experienced. My gratitude to Dr Cubbin is heartfelt.

I am the mother of a teenager with ADHD. I am a doctor myself, and I have a lot of experience of ADHD, and yet I confess that I missed the diagnosis in my own child. I am enormously grateful to Dr Cubbin and her team. From the very start - a prompt, friendly and helpful response from her secretary - to the consultation with Dr Cubbin herself, the service has been superb. The team arranged appointments and correspondence smoothly and efficiently. Dr Cubbin was calm, capable and knowledgeable, and instantly inspired trust in both of us. We had a long appointment where she genuinely listened to everything, and was so thoughtful and careful in making the diagnosis. And, on top of all that, everything was done with such kindness and understanding - appointments squeezed in at short notice to fit around exams and work commitments, for example. We are at the start of this journey but we feel confident and reassured, we trust Dr Cubbin and her team and we are truly grateful .

I've been under the care of Dr Cubbin from the beginning of my ADHD diagnosis and she has been fantastic throughout the 3 years since. She listened to my concerns about my medication and worked with me to find a suitable prescription and treatment plan for me.

Having experienced difficulties in various areas of functioning since I was a child, I had somehow made it into mid-life without ever having received the right explanation or help. Over the years some of my peers within the field of mental health had suggested that I might meet criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD. I wanted to be sure that if ADHD were to be ruled in or out that the conclusion would be convincing, and I therefore did my research before deciding who to have an assessment with. In all of my searches, Sally’s expertise jumped out. I had also read her chapters in the book, “Understanding ADHD in Girls and Women” and was heartened by her vast knowledge in this field, and her desire to enhance others’ knowledge in this area too. I therefore chose to wait until Sally was accepting new patients, rather than pursuing a speedier assessment elsewhere. Sally was incredibly thorough. Pre-assessment questionnaires were completed by myself and my family to inform the assessment – which Sally had read in detail prior to us meeting. It was clear that she was keen to understand me across contexts and time. In addition to her extensive expertise and ability to weigh up multiple factors, she was also enormously patient and kind. Having undiagnosed ADHD for many decades, I had become very used to feeling misunderstood by others - and myself - often resulting in deep feelings of shame throughout my life. Through her comprehensive assessment and report I have been able to increase my self-understanding and acceptance, and reduce the sense of shame that I have carried for far too long. Being able to have a language for my difficulties now also helps others to better understand me too. And through finding the right treatment together, I am now far more productive in both my personal and professional lives. My care with Sally has been exemplary, and I am only sad that I did not meet her sooner. I would also like to acknowledge her practice secretaries who have been absolutely wonderful at every step of the process. They are always incredibly kind, supportive, and responsive (which has been especially helpful during the worldwide ADHD medication shortage). For a website called ‘I Want Great Care’ – I can say with my whole heart, that this has certainly been true for me.

I have been lucky enough to be under the care of Dr Sally Cubbin for over 3 years. I am a 54 year old woman with ADHD, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia. Through Dr Cubbin's meticulous care and attention from initial diagnosis to a highly effective treatment plan I have never felt happier or healthier. ADHD in women is very difficult to manage for many reasons but being under the care of Sally Cubbin makes me feel normal and my true self again. She normalises my symptoms and takes away the shame. She is highly competent, caring and proactive in the management and treatment of ADHD which is exactly what patients need. I would highly recommend her to anyone and feel blessed to have access to her. Thank you also to all of the team that supports Dr Cubbin. I feel genuinely cared for by the whole team and I wouldn't be this happy or well without this service.

I was very fortunate to be given an appointment with Dr Sally Cubbin in Nov 2020. As it was during Lockdown our appointment was via online videocall. My path to finding I had ADHD was not quite via the normal route. I had been to see a Neurologist about the possibility of me having hereditary NF2. During our discussions she felt I had ADHD. I was offered a pro bono appointment with Dr Sally Cubbin. Upon our videocall chat, my nervousness dissipated, as Dr Cubbin asked me questions, chatted to me and gave me her assessment . This was based upon questionnaires I had answered, the evidence I had provided, statements from those who knew me best and most importantly her expertise in this field. In truth both her understanding, explanation, and expertise have made me feel not only grateful to her for this appointment. But I have come to think of her as somebody who has truly saved my life. I have a far better understanding of myself, I no longer feel that I am different. I love my ADHD quirkiness and I have come to love my ADHD. If you are ever considering whether to contact Dr Cubbin, from the bottom of my heart, I recommend you see her. I am 52 years of age, I have had 49 years of not knowing that I had ADHD. My only regret is that I wish I had known sooner. However Dr Cubbin has helped to Give me back my life and also to give me a correct diagnosis. Whilst I am aware that I have lost things in life as a result of having undiagnosed ADHD. I have come away with all the tools necessary, the support and Information I needed to take control of my life and I think I am a better person for this. So once again, I would highly recommend Dr Sally Cubbin and the ADHD Clinic.

It would be no exaggeration to say that Dr Cubbin saved my life. After struggling with ridiculous issues across all aspects of my life that went under the radar for far too long I was finally referred to Dr Cubbin and diagnosed with ADHD. I have no idea how it was possible to fit me in as I am aware the waiting times are unacceptable at the moment, but yet Dr Cubbin was able to spare the time and give the most compassionate and thorough evaluation. I was incredibly anxious during this call and yet Dr Cubbin was able to help me relax. This lead to treatment that has been so profound and lifechanging I am still in disbelief. This happened roughly around the time the abhorrent "Private ADHD Clinics Exposed" BBC Panorama documentary came out, so after figuring out the root of my problems it was disheartening to hear that many people believe ADHD to be a "fake condition" or diagnosis and further increasing the unjust stigma the condition faces. Admittedly the documentary did show that some private clinics are acting in an inappropriate way, but they failed to recognise that: this is a minority of clinics, ADHD is severely underdiagnosed in the UK, the life destroying harm it may cause, the different types of presentations and misunderstanding that has led to people like myself being allowed to suffer in silence and all kinds of other issues. I would urge anyone of the opinion that the documentary presented to please read the responses from various ADHD specialists in the UK which are are easily found on Google. I don't use TikTok but I am aware there is some kind of trend happening on there. I would recommend you look at the extended criteria and consider whether you have the symptoms and speak to a professional because unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation from unqualified people on social media. That said, it is good if exposure and understanding of the condition increases. It turns out that the stereotypical definition of ADHD only accounts for one side of the coin. It is now known that it can manifest in various ways, for example that hyperactivity can potentially manifest as quiet, restless and highly anxious behaviour. If you are suffering and you suspect you might have this condition I would urge you to PLEASE seek help and book an appointment with Dr Cubbin. Nobody deserves to suffer in silence with this condition.

Dr Cubbin is an absolute credit to the NHS - her and her amazing admin team are the most together group of medical professionals I have ever dealt with, which makes an enormous difference to no doubt all her patients, as people with ADHD often find navigating the bureaucracies of the NHS an absolute nightmare! I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of about 7, and I am now 26. I have seen a rotating cast of doctors who have varied immensely in quality of care etc. When I left the children's mental health service, I was worried about the quality of care I might end up with in the chronically troubled adult mental health service, and Dr Cubbin was recommended to me by my psychiatrist. I looked into private treatment and then as luck would have it was placed under Dr Cubbin's care on the NHS! After an initial in-person consultation, Covid struck, and I transitioned to Zoom care, which is really convenient for me. Dr Cubbin has always been available to talk about my treatment regimen, and is always happy to take the time to suggest tweaks to the medication regimen to allow me to flourish despite my condition. I would not have made it through university, or this far in my career without her support. She clearly cares about the quality of care she is providing, and goes to great lengths to ensure her patients are well looked after.

Dr Sally Cubbin is a outstanding Dr.Has a deep understanding of ADHD,and truly cares about her patients and is always there to help with any problems that arise.Very professional in her care of her patients.I would like to take this moment to give a deep thanks to Dr Sally Cubbin for the care i received with my ADHD. Paul.