Cognacity

London · Beaconsfield

£465

Wait

2 weeks

Rating

3.7 (36)

Regulated

CQC ↗

Adult ADHD Assessment

£465

Wait

2 weeks

Average

Rating

3.736 reviews

Regulated

CQCRegistered ↗

About Cognacity

Global Experts in Mental Health & Performance

Cognacity is a private mental health clinic with sites in London and Beaconsfield, offering expert psychiatric and psychological services, including ADHD assessments for adolescents (13+) and adults. Their team of experienced psychiatrists provides both face-to-face consultations at their London and Beaconsfield clinics and online appointments for patients across the UK.

Why Choose Cognacity?

Expert Team: Experienced consultant psychiatrists and psychologists
Two Clinic Locations: Harley Street, London and Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
All Ages from 13+: Adolescents and adults served
Flexible Delivery: Face-to-face and online consultations
GMC Registered: All psychiatrists on GMC specialist register
Comprehensive Care: Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
NHS Experience: Many clinicians also work in NHS services

ADHD Assessment Services

Initial ADHD Screening Assessment: From £465 (1 hour)

ADHD Part 2 assessment + detailed report writing: From £970 (1 hour clinical, 1 hour report writing)

ADHD assessments for adults are conducted in two parts (one part must be face to face), each lasting an hour, completed on different days. Only patients with sufficient evidence of ADHD in the first part will need to complete the second part assessment.

Follow-up Consultations: From £250 (30 mins)

ADHD Treatment Initiation: £230 per session

Medication management until GP transfer
Typically minimum 3 sessions required before GP takeover

Treatment Approach

Cognacity creates bespoke treatment plans for each patient, which may include:

ADHD medication management
Psychological therapy
Lifestyle interventions
GP shared care arrangements

Locations

22 Welbeck Street, London W1G 8EF (near Harley Street)

Suite 2, First Floor, Bakery Court, London End, Beaconsfield HP9 2FN

Services & pricing

Prices may vary depending on your specific needs.

Initial ADHD Screening Assessment

£465 Verified

From £465 for the initial one-hour screening assessment. A second part (one hour clinical plus one hour of report writing) is from £970, and is only needed where the first part shows sufficient evidence of ADHD.

Child ADHD Assessment

On enquiry

Age-appropriate assessment for children & teens
Detailed report suitable for school & GP

Therapy/Coaching

On enquiry

Evidence-based therapeutic support
Practical coping strategies & skills development

Common questions

How long is the wait time for a private ADHD assessment at Cognacity?

Cognacity currently has a wait time of approximately 2 weeks for private ADHD assessments. (Updated 8 months ago)

Does Cognacity accept NHS Right to Choose referrals?

Cognacity does not currently accept Right to Choose referrals. You would need to self-fund your assessment.

Can Cognacity prescribe ADHD medication?

Yes, Cognacity can prescribe ADHD medication, including controlled medicines, following an assessment.

Does Cognacity offer shared care arrangements?

Yes, Cognacity works with NHS GPs under shared care agreements. This means your GP may be able to take over prescribing and monitoring after your initial titration period.

What assessment methods does Cognacity use?

Cognacity uses the following assessment methodologies: Clinical interview.

Learn more about ADHD

Adult ADHD Assessment

£465

Wait2 weeks

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Clinic overview

Can prescribe medication
Shared care with GPs
Assesses teens, adults & 65+
2 locations
No Right to Choose

In-person at Welbeck Street London (Harley Street area). Online consultations also available.

Also offered: Autism assessment, Anxiety support
Therapies: Therapy, Psychology

Earned, never bought

Verified prices
Established 11 years
CQC registered
Established 2015

These come from what Cognacity does, not from what it pays us.

Prices confirmed August 2026

Founded in 2015

Reviews

3.7 (36)

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Katie Thomas

a week ago

The care I have received from Cognacity has been exceptional. Dr Harrison Howarth is superb. His diagnosis and aftercare for my ADHD has transformed my life for the better and I can never thank him enough. He is hugely knowledgeable and very caring as a psychiatrist. A rare and wonderful find - I’d highly recommend this practice.

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Maria Sol Martinez

a month ago

My experience with Cognacity has been valuable across several important stages of my life. I first met Dr. Cinzia through a mindful eating course, and her support has stayed with me through difficult personal experiences, my Neurodiversity journey and experimenting with neurofeedback. She combines genuine warmth with professionalism, and I have always felt heard, safe and encouraged to explore what might help me. I am deeply grateful for the care I’ve received and would warmly recommend Cognacity.

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Allie

2 months ago

I am sharing my personal experience so others seeking psychiatric care can make an informed decision before choosing Cognacity. In short, I came here seeking a psychiatric assessment during a difficult time in my life. I found the sign-up process quite difficult, with poor communication. I was matched with Dr. Laughton. She was kind and empathetic. However, despite those qualities, my overall experience left me without confidence in the care being provided. At the end of my first appointment, she suggested a treatment plan but asked me to return for a second session (at a further cost of £485), saying we "needed more time." In that second session, I had to repeat much of what I had already shared in the first and at the end of it, she gave me the same treatment plan she had outlined previously. It was not clear to me why a second full session had been necessary. I was prescribed several medications, and was surprised when the pharmacist informed me that what had been called in differed from the plan we had agreed to. When I contacted the clinic, Dr. Laughton told me she had changed her mind about the medication after I had already left without attempting to contact me. In my view, significant changes to a treatment plan should be discussed directly with the patient, and this caused me to lose confidence in the care being provided. That, along with other concerns, prompted me to contacted the operations manager for a refund of my appointment fee, so I could seek care elsewhere. Cognacity ultimately agreed to refund half of the costs. However, despite repeated assurances that the refund had been authorised, it ultimately took 31 days and multiple unanswered follow-up emails before the funds were finally returned. I genuinely hope this feedback leads to improvements, but I could not in good conscience leave no record of my experience. Update: The dismissive and defensive tone of Cognacity’s response reflects exactly how my complaint was handled. I paid for two £485 appointments and asked for a full refund so I could seek care elsewhere since I didn’t get any care here, but they refunded only one and required repeated chasing before it was processed. There’s no apology, no empathy, just dismissive and defensive behaviour.

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2 months ago

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Wendy Boyd

8 months ago

I have been seeing Dr Monique Basson for almost a year now, and honestly — she is amazing! 🌟 Monique has an exceptional ability to combine professionalism with warmth, relatability, and genuine care. She offers a safe and supportive environment that makes it easier to explore difficult topics and be yourself. Lastly - the Cognacity office space is simply stunning! It is welcoming and filled with calm energy vibes -it doesn’t feel like a clinic at all. I 100% highly recommend both Monique and Cognacity to anyone seeking therapy. 🌟

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