At the heart of a good ADHD assessment are three things: clarity, accuracy and compassionate care.
We help healthcare professionals build the knowledge, confidence and clinical judgement to carry out thorough, evidence-informed and person-centred ADHD diagnostic assessments.
ADHD Trainer grew out of years of clinical practice in psychiatry and more than a decade of ADHD assessment and management in the UK.
Working alongside psychiatrists, GPs, paediatricians, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, crisis teams and clinicians in training taught one important lesson. ADHD assessment is a specialist clinical skill. A professional title alone doesn’t guarantee expertise. Confidence and competence come from focused training, supervision, practical experience and reflection.
As demand for ADHD assessment grew, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, so did the pressure on NHS and independent services. We also saw a lot of variation in how assessments were carried out, written up and concluded. That made the case for a practical, structured approach.
ADHD Trainer brings together clinical knowledge, real-world learning, reflective practice and a clear framework, guided by UK standards, NICE recommendations and established best practice.
To help healthcare professionals deliver good ADHD assessment and safe management with more confidence, consistency and clinical accuracy. A good assessment isn’t simply about identifying symptoms. It’s about understanding the whole person, recognising complexity and reaching a clear, well-supported clinical conclusion.
MBBS, FRCPsych, PGCert Medical Education. Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
Dr Faridi has over 20 years in the NHS, including more than 13 years in NHS CAMHS. He has extensive experience of ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions across NHS and private practice.
He is on the GMC Specialist Register, a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and a GMC-approved trainer. He has received Clinical Excellence Awards for his contribution to patient care.
His clinical work covers ADHD assessment, diagnosis, formulation, treatment planning, medication initiation and optimisation. It also includes psychological, behavioural, educational and lifestyle interventions.
He has trained and supervised doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other clinicians in ADHD assessment and safe prescribing in line with NICE guidance. His teaching roles have included clinical and educational supervisor, MRCPsych teacher, CASC examiner, GP trainer and Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP).
The next course is on Saturday 31 October 2026. Groups are kept small so everyone gets time to ask questions.
Questions first? Email contact@adhdtrainer.co.uk