ADHD Assessments
Here you can find all the details you need to know about what kind of ADHD assessments we provide for children and students.
Why might you want to assess for ADHD?
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a common neurodivergence most commonly characterised by persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity that interfere with daily functioning and development. ADHD typically impacts a person's ability to focus, organise tasks, and control impulses.
ADHD also happens to be the most misdiagnosed neurodivergence. Our team of experts know their stuff, and will give you a definitive assessment you can trust.
Dr Kiran Nijabat – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Kiran Nijabat is a Consultant Child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founder and director of the Family Wellness Practice.
Dr Kiran graduated from Guys’, King’s and St.Thomas’ Medical school in 2008 and gained an Intercalated BSc in Management from Imperial Business School. She went on to train on the UCL core psychiatry training scheme and the Tavistock higher training scheme.
Kiran is passionate about mental wellness and uses her expertise to educate children, adolescents, their families and professionals through workshops and CPD accredited courses.
In the past 5 years, Kiran has led the Family Wellness Practice team and has developed and delivered ten CPD accredited mental health related courses covering a range of subjects, including mental wellness, building resilience, parenting, self-harm and suicide prevention.
The Family Wellness Practice team have delivered bespoke mental health training and counselling to over 5000 staff parents and students across various sectors including schools, colleges, nurseries, orphanages, residential homes, charities, places of worship and hospital staff.
Dr Kiran is a regular keynote speaker at mental health conferences and has received outstanding feedback both nationally and internationally for her work and strives to be at the forefront of mental health education
Dr Henna Qureshi – Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr Henna Qureshi is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. She graduated from King’s College London School of Medicine in 2011 and gained an Intercalated BSc in Psychology. She then trained on the South London and the Maudsley core psychiatry training scheme, followed by the Tavistock child and adolescent higher training scheme. She has extensive experience in many areas including neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and eating disorders. She is currently working in the NHS in a CAMHS eating disorders team.
Henna has substantial experience with neurodiversity. As a trainee she worked in an NHS CAMHS neurodevelopmental team for over a year, assessing and managing ASD and ADHD. Her current NHS works involves complex patients, many of whom are neurodiverse. She understands the impact neurodiversity can have on everything, including wellbeing, self-esteem, education and family life. She is passionate about supporting people in their journey to better understanding themselves, through the use of holistic, comprehensive and evidence-based assessments.
Henna has been keen on expanding her perspectives on health throughout her career. She has completed a Masters in Medical Humanities, where she looked at health through the lenses of history, philosophy and film. She also has a post graduate certificate in systemic approaches to working with individuals, families and organisations. Additionally, she has a strong interest in education - she has completed a post graduate certificate in clinical education and gained considerable experience in simulation during a year as an education fellow. In her spare time she enjoys walks in the countryside and spending time with family.
Dr Lisa Connell – Consultant Psychiatrist: Children and Adolescents
Dr Lisa Connell is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist experienced in many areas of mental health and specialises in providing psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents and assessing neurodevelopmental conditions of ADHD and Autism.
Working in the field of mental health since 2004, she has worked within the NHS for over 20 years, where she developed a skill for approaching assessments in a holistic way that considers all areas of a child’s life. Dr Connell continues to work within the NHS as a Consultant Psychiatrist alongside private work.
Dr Connell is described as kind and considerate, with an excellent knowledge base, and passionate about making a difference to the families and young people she works with. Her feedback is outstanding.
She came to psychiatry thanks to a keen interest in the mind-body connection. After completing her medical degree at St Barts and The Royal London Medical School, Dr Connell trained in Psychiatry at the highly competitive training scheme at St George’s and Southwest London. In 2008, Dr Connell moved to Bristol to complete her training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Since 2015, she has worked as a consultant in Bristol including community CAMHS, Eating Disorders Services and as a Crisis and Outreach consultant providing care and support at home for the most unwell and complex young people.
Dr Connell has a wealth of experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, depression, psychosis and eating disorders. She has vast experience in working with children and adults who are neurodiverse and has an excellent understanding of how neurodevelopmental conditions may present in females who may go under the radar at school. Throughout her NHS career, Dr Connell has continued to conduct ADHD and Autism assessments and continues to do both type of assessments: ADHD assessments within the NHS and private sector and Autism assessments within the private sector.
Dr Connell has been a trainer to psychiatric trainees during her time in the NHS and Safeguarding lead doctor for a large mental health trust in Bristol.
Professional bodies and memberships
General Medical Council (GMC)
Royal College of Psychiatrists