Dr Sally Cubbin

Dr Sally Cubbin 2024-01-28 Person 5 5 0

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.

Dr Sally Cubbin 2024-01-17 Person 5 5 0

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.

Dr Sally Cubbin 2023-09-08 Person 5 5 0

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.

Dr Sally Cubbin 2023-09-01 Person 5 5 0

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 Sally Cubbin 2023-06-05 Person 5 5 0

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.