Adult ADHD Psychological Assessment in the Kitchener-Waterloo
Looking for clarity around concentration, productivity or focus? At Transformation Counselling we offer a comprehensive ADHD psychological assessment for adults in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Whether you’ve struggled for years, been overlooked in childhood, or just want to understand your brain better — you’re in the right place.
Why Consider an ADHD Assessment?
Many adults discover they have traits of Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and never got a clear diagnosis. These symptoms often show up as trouble finishing projects, chronic disorganisation, or feeling behind despite your best efforts. According to Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), adult ADHD often features inattention, time-management issues, poor organisation, and impulsivity — even when obvious hyperactivity has faded.
A formal ADHD assessment provides:
Clarity on whether ADHD may be part of what you’re experiencing
A diagnostic roadmap and next-steps (therapy, coaching, accommodations)
A stronger basis to ask for workplace or academic supports (if required)
Peace of mind: whether the answer is “yes” or “no,” you’ll have better insight
Our ADHD Assessment Process at Transformation Counselling
We follow a client-friendly, evidence-based process that helps you feel supported from the first visit to the final feedback. This mirrors the best practices in Ontario.
1. Intake & Pre-Screening
You fill out a brief contact/intake form (or call us) about your concerns: e.g., focus, time-management, productivity, childhood history. We’ll ask you to collect any relevant past reports (if applicable) and set a convenient time to meet.
2. Clinical Interview + Questionnaires
In the assessment session you’ll meet with a registered psychologist. We’ll discuss your life history (childhood through adulthood), symptom patterns, work/education background, and daily functioning.
You’ll also complete standard ADHD rating scales and questionnaires (to measure inattention, impulsivity, executive-functioning issues).
According to CAMH:
“The symptoms must be present before age 12.” CAMH
We’ll explore whether symptoms were present in childhood, how they manifest today, and how they impact your life.
3. Additional Testing (as needed)
Depending on your story we may include cognitive/executive-function testing to assess memory, processing speed, attention and other factors. This helps rule out or identify other issues (e.g., learning differences, anxiety, executive-dysfunction).
We’ll tailor the depth of the assessment based on your needs — not every case requires full neuropsychological testing.
4. Feedback & Report
Once the data is collected, your psychologist writes a detailed report summarising findings:
What the assessment tells us
Whether the criteria for ADHD are met
Other contributing factors or co-occurring issues
Recommendations (therapy, coaching, medication evaluation, accommodations)
Then we meet for a feedback session, where you can ask questions and go through the results together.
5. Next Steps & Support
If you receive an ADHD diagnosis:
We help you understand your options (therapy, coaching, lifestyle adjustments, medication consultation)
If you don’t receive an ADHD diagnosis: the report still offers valuable information on what’s going on (e.g., executive-dysfunction, anxiety, learning difference)
Should you need ongoing support, our therapists are ready to help you build focus, organization and productivity strategies
Why Choose Transformation Counselling in Kitchener-Waterloo?
Local: We’re rooted in the Kitchener-Waterloo region and understand the context of adult work, study and life here.
Adult-focused: While many services cater to children/teens, our interest is helping adults who may have been “managing” or compensating for years.
Experienced team: We understand ADHD can look very different in adults (e.g., inattention, disorganization, emotional fatigue). CAMH notes that hyperactivity often fades and inattention remains. (Reference: CAMH)
Clear, supportive process: We guide you from the first inquiry through results and beyond — you’re not alone.
Action-oriented: More than a diagnosis, we deliver a roadmap you can act on.
Accessible: We offer flexible scheduling (in-person and/or virtual where appropriate) and clear information about what happens and how long it takes.
Frequently Asked Questions About ADHD Assessments
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Yes. Adults can be assessed and diagnosed. In Ontario, only qualified professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners) can provide a formal diagnosis.
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Not quite. It involves a clinical interview, symptom questionnaires, and possibly cognitive/executive-function testing. The aim is a full picture, not just a “check-box” test.
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It depends on the complexity of the assessment, what’s required, and availability.
Typically The process looks like this:
intake
interview/questionnaires
any testing
report
feedback.
And can be complete within 3-4 weeks. We’ll share the exactly timeline during your first consultation.
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That’s common. The assessment takes a flexible, careful look at your lifetime pattern. The absence of perfect records doesn’t prevent meaningful assessment.
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You’ll get recommendations and supports including:
Therapy
Potential referral for medication evaluation
Strategies to thrive with ADHD
If not diagnosed, guidance on other factors can still help you move forward.
Ready to Get Started with an ADHD Assessment?
Click the button below to book a free ADHD consultation with our psychologist and reserve your assessment appointment:
Have Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions or concerns about the process, please feel free to fill out our contact form below and someone from our team will reach out within 1 business day.
Taking this step is about understanding yourself better—your strengths, your challenges—and gearing up for a more focused, effective, and meaningful life.
We look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Our Kitchener-Waterloo Office
Address: 22 King St S, Waterloo, ON N2J 1N8
Unit 103 and 404
Email: admin@transformationcounselling.com
Phone Number: (519) 954-4900
Fax Number: (437) 296-0654