Dr Ursula Doerry Consultant Psychiatrist - ADHD Assessments across the Lifespan (Children over the age of 5 and Adults)

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Dr Ursula Doerry - Consultant Psychiatrist – ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) assessments for Children and Adults

Dr Doerry is in a unique position as she is trained to assess and treat children as well as adults with ADHD. Dr Doerry has worked as a Consultant in the NHS for over 20 years.  She spent many years as a lead Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and more recently worked as the Consultant in the Adult ADHD service in Worcestershire. She has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of all common psychiatric disorders and has a particular interest in neuro-developmental disorders (like autism and ADHD). It is estimated that up to 90% of patients with ADHD have other neurodevelopmental difficulties and/or develop additional mental health problems in their lifetime. It is important that these additional difficulties are identified during the assessment. Dr Doerry’s assessments are comprehensive and holistic. She aims to gain an understanding of the presenting difficulties and contributing factors. This can be valuable to the patient and their family even if a diagnosis of ADHD is not appropriate. Dr Doerry is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and is on the GMC specialist register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr Doerry has completed all UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) training models and is part of her local UKAAN peer group.

MUMS – has been an established, reliable, and trusted private healthcare provider in the Midlands for over two decades. Our Consultants offer discretion and compassion and a truly holistic and comprehensive Adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment service including follow up and shared care where needed.

We have ample parking, great reviews – call us today on 0121 704 2669 or send and enquiry. You can email us too – administrator@mums.me.uk. There is no need for a referral from your NHS GP

ADHD 

ADHD is a common disorder, that can cause significant impairment of functioning. Having the diagnosis can lead to better understanding and opens the possibility of treatment

ADHD is a condition that affects the ability to concentrate and focus, as well as leading to restlessness and impulsivity. It is usually a lifelong condition, and symptoms should be noticeable before the age of 12. However, it is frequently missed especially if hyperactivity symptoms are not prominent. In this case it is called Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). ADD is more common in girls and women.

ADHD is associated with other neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and specific learning problems like dyslexia.

Self-esteem is often low and mental health problems like anxiety and depression can develop consequently. Follow-up studies of ADHD in children find that the disorder frequently persists into adult life. ADHD in adults is often seen at a high rate in people with other significant clinical problems including substance abuse, unstable mood states, anxiety, depression, forensic problems, and personality disorder. ADHD is a commonly identified when young people start higher education and no longer benefit from parental support.

To make a diagnosis, symptoms need to be present before the age of 12 and cause significant impairment of functioning.

For more information about child ADHD assessments please see here

For more information about adult ADHD assessments please see here