TRUE NORTH
PSYCHOLOGY
Comprehensive, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming assessments for ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD
(Autism + ADHD)
Developed by neurodivergent professionals for neurodivergent adults
NICE Clinical Guidelines Informed Holistic & trauma-informed approach
Award-Winning Service!
Recognised for excellence in
neurodiversity-affirming assessment and support
Understand Yourself, Rewrite Your Story
We help you fit the pieces together to develop a holistic understanding of yourself and your neurotype in the context of your past, present and future.
Our assessments go beyond diagnosis to empower you with self-knowledge, practical strategies, support and the confidence to live your life authentically and thrive as your neurodivergent self
Wondering if you're ADHD, Autistic, or Both (AuDHD)?
Not sure if you fully fit the criteria for ADHD or Autism?
Maybe you don't outwardly present as ADHD or Autistic, but you feel it on the inside.
You've felt different your whole life
Long wait times and impersonal services and leave us feeling invisible and misunderstood.
WE GET IT!
That's why we offer something different.
Our Approach
At True North Psychology, we take a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach to our assessments. Our comprehensive process is designed to understand your unique experiences, recognising the intersections of neurodivergent traits and how they influence each other in your daily life. We consider interactions with mental health, physical health to provide a culturally sensitive and holistic understanding.
Could you be ADHD, Autistic or Both (AuDHD)?
Take our quick screening test below to find out
Experts in Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergence
We specialise in assessing adults who've been overlooked, dismissed, or told "you can't have ADHD/autism because..."
Women & Non-Binary Individuals
Experts in recognising presentations that don't fit outdated male-centric diagnostic criteria
"High-Functioning" / "High-masking" Adults
Professionals excelling at work but struggling internally - we see beneath the mask
Entrepreneurs & Creatives
High-achievers and perfectionists who've compensated successfully for years
LGBTQIA+ Community
Queer adults exploring intersections of gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence
Trauma Survivors
Trauma-informed approach recognizing the impacts of adverse childhood experiences
AuDHD (Autism + ADHD)
Specialised in complex presentations where traits overlap and interact
You May Be Right For Our Assessment If You:
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Experience your neurodivergence internally
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Don't neatly fit all diagnostic criteria
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Have been told you're "too successful" to be ND
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Struggle despite outward appearances of coping well
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Have experienced burnout or breakdown
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Have experienced trauma (including relational trauma)
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Feel misunderstood by others (and yourself)
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Wonder if it's ADHD, autism, or both
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Want to understand yourself more deeply
Our Assessments
A Personal Approach
Our Founder's Story:
Dr. Sara Tookey, our founder and lead psychologist, knows firsthand the transformative power of a neurodivergent diagnosis in adulthood. Her personal journey inspired her to develop the service she wished had existed when she was seeking answers.
As someone diagnosed neurodivergent as an adult, I've experienced the frustration of long NHS waiting lists and the limitations of quick, impersonal private assessments. I knew we deserved better. That's why I've dedicated myself to creating a service that offers more than just a 'yes' or 'no' diagnosis. At True North Psychology, we see your assessment as the beginning of a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. And we offer post-diagnostic support and resources to provide you with a path forward.
Dr Sara Tookey,
Founder & Clinical Director
What our Clients Say About Us
Important Information
• We provide comprehensive assessments but do not directly prescribe medication
• Direct referrals available to our partnered neuro-affirming ADHD private prescribing clinic
• All assessments are NICE guidelines compliant and widely recognised by GPs, employers, and educational institutions. Nevertheless, we recommend you speak with your GP to confirm they accept diagnoses from non-NHS services first if you are interested in arranging a shared care agreement for ongoing medication management
Feeling overwhelmed trying to navigate life with an neurodivergent brain in a neurotypical world?
Whether you're recently diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring your neurodivergent identity, we understand the unique challenges you face.
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