PATH NorthWest Psychological Assessments and therapy

• What they offer / teach

  PATH North West provides private adult ADHD, autism and learning disability assessments delivered by Dr Sarah Tomlinson, an HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Psychologist, in Preston, Manchester (Chorlton) and online across the UK. Assessments include a feedback session, a full written report, post-diagnostic strategies and signposting to further support. Follow-up therapeutic support (therapy sessions) is also offered if needed and subject to availability.

• Ages served

  The service is for adults, including late-diagnosed individuals; no upper age limit is stated.

• Approach

  The emphasis is on formulation rather than just diagnosis, looking at how neurodivergence shows up in the client's life and how to manage it, with strategies tailored to work, relationships, overwhelm and executive functioning. Clients work one-to-one with the same experienced professional for continuity, are not rushed or made to follow standardised procedures, and assessments are adapted to individual needs (e.g. extra information on questions, photos, stimming items, dimly lit rooms). Stated specialisms include late diagnosis, females, LGBTQ+ clients, mental health and complexity; the provider is not a Right to Choose provider and limits caseload to what can be completed thoroughly and ethically.

• Admissions

  No referral is needed; clients book by emailing pathnorthwest@protonmail.com or phoning 07375871436, with a free 10-minute telephone or video call available and a stated aim to respond within 48 hours. Clients unsure whether they have autism or ADHD can still book, as the consultation determines whether a full assessment is appropriate and which type. Waits are described as short, with in-person or online appointments available.

• Cost

  An autism assessment costs £1400, an ADHD assessment £1000, a combined assessment £2000, and therapy sessions £120 per hour; an average assessment including the report takes a minimum of ten hours. Payment can be made in instalments, and the service is registered with Aviva, AXA Health, WPA, BUPA and Vitality Health insurers (clients should check coverage and referral requirements with their provider).

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