Many people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) describe feeling different from others for much of their lives. At Umbrella, we aim to help people understand themselves, recognise their differences, and access any support they may need.

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Many people only realise they might have ADHD when they reach adulthood. You might have ADHD if you:

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• Find it hard to concentrate on tasks that don’t interest you

• Become easily distracted or lose track of time

• Struggle with organisation, planning, or managing daily responsibilities

• Often start tasks but find it difficult to finish them

• Frequently forget appointments, deadlines, or where you have put things

• Feel restless or find it hard to relax

• Speak quickly, interrupt, or act before thinking things through

• Experience intense emotions or mood changes

• Work best under pressure or close to deadlines

• Can focus deeply on things you find interesting (sometimes called hyperfocus)

• Have lots of ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm​

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This is not a complete list. ADHD can look different from person to person, and many people learn ways to cope that can mask their difficulties for years.

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Having ADHD comes with strengths as well as challenges. Strengths can include creativity, high energy, enthusiasm, strong problem-solving skills, the ability to think outside the box, and the capacity to focus deeply on tasks of interest.

 

Having ADHD does not mean that something is wrong with you. Many of the difficulties people with ADHD experience come from living in a world that expects certain ways of organising, focusing, and managing time.

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Your Assessment

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Our assessment aims to provide a welcoming and compassionate space where you can better understand yourself and your experiences.

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During your assessment, you will:

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• Talk with clinicians about your life, development, and day-to-day experiences

• Explore patterns of attention, focus, organisation, and emotional regulation

• Complete some structured tasks or questionnaires

• Reflect on your strengths as well as any areas of difficulty

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We provide strategies and tools to help you advocate for yourself moving forward.

Our assessments are strength-focused and neuroaffirmative. We aim to help you recognise and value your unique qualities. We want you to feel heard, understood and valued for who you are.

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The assessments follow the guidelines set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and are accepted by the NHS.