ADHD Clinic
ADHD assessment for adults
A structured course from first consultation to treatment plan.
Clinical interview and screening
- •Structured clinical interview with comprehensive screening
- •Targeted instruments when the interview points to another condition
- •Clinical formulation with action diagnoses
Diagnostic assessment with DIVA-5
- •DIVA-5: the most widely used diagnostic interview in Denmark, of the type the DMPG guideline (2025) recommends
- •Systematic review of all DSM-5 ADHD criteria (current + childhood)
- •We recommend bringing a relative who knew you as a child, e.g. a parent
- •Supplementary testing if needed (neuropsychological, autism screening)
Feedback and treatment plan
- •Review of results with your psychologist
- •Written diagnostic report with conclusion
- •Psychoeducation about ADHD and everyday strategies
- •Treatment plan: medication, therapy, referrals
Medical treatment
- •First psychiatric consultation with somatic/cardiovascular screening
- •Medication selection and initiation plan
- •2 follow-up consultations over 4-8 weeks
- •Dose adjustment, side effect monitoring, functional assessment
Therapy and follow-up
- •Psychoeducation and skills training
- •Therapy for comorbid conditions (anxiety, depression, trauma)
- •Medication and therapy can complement each other
- •Option for ongoing follow-up
How long does a private ADHD assessment take?
At ADHD Klinik, wait times for the first clinical interview are typically short. The assessment pathway itself (clinical interview, DIVA-5, feedback) runs with closely scheduled sessions. If ADHD is confirmed, medication can begin with the clinic's psychiatrists as part of the ongoing pathway. You book directly online without a referral.
How much does a private ADHD assessment cost?
A full ADHD assessment at ADHD Klinik costs from 9,700 DKK: clinical interview and screening (3,200 DKK), DIVA-5 (3,500 DKK) and feedback with a written report (3,000 DKK). If the picture calls for more, it is added between the interview and the feedback, for example an autism diagnostic interview (AAA, 3,500 DKK), which brings the total to 13,200 DKK. With medication initiation by a psychiatrist (2,700 DKK) and two follow-up medication consultations (2 × 1,200 DKK), a typical course is around 14,800 DKK; some people need more follow-ups. You pay per session and are not locked into a package.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly at ADHD Klinik without a referral from your GP. If you are a member of Sygeforsikring Danmark (group 1, 2, 5, S), 25 or younger, and have a GP referral, you may be eligible for a refund on assessment.
What is the difference between ADHD and ADD?
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) refers to ADHD without hyperactivity, the predominantly inattentive form. In Denmark ADD is a separate diagnosis. In the international diagnostic systems DSM-5 and ICD-11, ADD falls under ADHD as one of three forms: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive and combined. The inattentive form is often overlooked because it lacks visible hyperactivity.
The assessment process is the same whether you use the term ADD or ADHD. We use DIVA-5, which systematically covers all 18 DSM-5 symptoms across inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity, ensuring the correct presentation is identified.
We recommend bringing a relative
For the DIVA-5 interview, we recommend bringing someone who knew you as a child, such as a parent. It helps us evaluate childhood symptoms, which is an important part of ADHD diagnostics.
If that's not possible, we find alternative ways to gather the information.
Book ADHD assessment →Timeline
From first contact to stable treatment typically takes 2 to 3 months. The assessment itself (steps 1-3) usually takes 3 to 4 weeks, as we schedule sessions closely. After the clinical interview we book the next appointments for you, including with a psychiatrist. If you do not receive a diagnosis, we remove them again. Our psychiatrist can typically start medication within 1 to 4 weeks of the diagnosis (the feedback session).
We look at the full picture. Up to 80 percent of adults with ADHD have at least one other mental health disorder, such as anxiety, depression, or substance use. That is why we start with a comprehensive screening rather than focusing on ADHD alone.
For comparison, adult psychiatrists' stated waits averaged 80 weeks in 2023 (Danish Health Authority, 2025), and the Danish ADHD association documented up to 84 weeks.
All pathways start with a clinical interview. Book online.