Frequently Asked Questions

No referral is required. You can contact us directly to book at any time.

Contact us via the form on this website, by phone, or by email. We'll help you choose the right assessment and a suitable time.

Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email with all appointment details.

Contact us by phone or email and we'll help you find a new time.

A detailed clinical interview covering your concerns, history, and current symptoms, which guides the assessment process and next steps.

It varies by type. A screening is shorter; a full ADHD or autism assessment typically involves one or more clinical appointments. We'll give you clear timelines at booking.

Primarily online via secure video call. Face-to-face appointments can be arranged on request at our Peterborough clinic.

A detailed written report with your diagnosis and practical recommendations. We can advise on appropriate next steps, including onward referral for treatment or support.

Our clinical reports provide a clear record of the assessment findings and may support discussions with healthcare professionals, schools, universities, employers or other organisations where relevant. Each organisation decides what evidence it requires, so The Thistle Clinic cannot guarantee third-party acceptance.

Yes. We provide specialist assessments for both adults and children, with approaches tailored to age and individual needs.

ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We also offer screening assessments and medico-legal psychiatric reports for official or legal purposes.