Harley Mind Care

Harley Mind care Psychiatrists
ADHD in Students

At Harley Mind Care, we have expert ADHD Psychiatrists who help you understand the signs and symptoms of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents and get proper intervention for improved well-being.

ADHD In Students

ADHD is a neurological disorder that affects several aspects of life and causes academic challenges for students. Symptoms of ADHD can vary widely from person to person, and they often manifest differently in students compared to adults. Common symptoms of ADHD in students include

Hyperactivity

Excessive fidgeting or restlessness and talking excessively.

Inattention

Difficulty staying focused on tasks or activities and easy distraction by external stimuli.

Impulsivity

Impulsive decision-making and difficulty in waiting their turn in conversations.

Our Approach To Treating ADHD In Students

We believe in a comprehensive approach that addresses academic challenges, emotional well-being, and personal development. Our expert psychiatrists conduct thorough assessments to understand each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and specific needs.

Based on this assessment, our expert psychiatrists develop personalised support plans that outline goals and strategies to help the student succeed.

Our Services

At Harley Mind Care, we believe in providing tailored plans and support that align with the student’s academic goals and complement existing resources. Our services include

Diagnostic evaluation

Evidence Based Treatment

Medication management

Comprehensive Support

Book An Appointment For ADHD in Students

Contact us today to book an In clinic appointment and overcome challenges of Adult ADHD.

ADHD FAQs

Many GPs currently show hesitancy to accept shared care agreements, even those involving patients referred under the NHS Right to Choose scheme. This often highlights a disparity in the acceptance of follow-up and aftercare arrangements between physical and mental health services provided by private entities.
However, it's also true that some GPs do accept these shared care arrangements. It's challenging to predict which ones will or will not without prior inquiry.
I would advise anyone considering private assessments to discuss these possibilities with their GP beforehand. This ensures that you are fully informed about potential outcomes regarding shared care arrangements.

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1Please visit our website at www.harleymindcare.com
2Select Book an Appointment.
3Choose ADHD Consultation.
4Select Adult ADHD Assessment – Virtual.
5Click Next.
6Choose a Dr from the list of available doctors.
7Select a date and time that works for you.
8Complete the payment process.
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1Please visit our website at www.harleymindcare.com
2Select Book an Appointment.
3Choose ADHD Consultation.
4Select Adult ADHD Assessment – Virtual.
5Click Next.
6Choose a Dr from the list of available doctors.
7Select a date and time that works for you.
8Complete the payment process.

Requirements for Adult ADHD Assessment

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1Blood Pressure, Pulse Weight and Height Form

Records vital statistics of the patient.

2ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist

A self-assessment tool for ADHD symptoms.

3Adult ADHD Informant Report

A report filled by someone who knew the patient before they were 12.

4ADHD Cardiac Health Questions

Assesses the cardiac health of the patient.

5Wender Utah Rating Scale for ADHD

A psychological test that assesses ADHD symptoms.

6ADHD Self-Report Scale

Another self-assessment tool for ADHD symptoms.

7PHQ9 and GAD7

Standardised self-report scales for identifying depression and anxiety.
8Upload the patient's ID and proof of address from the last 3 months.
Verifies the identity and current address of the patient.

Private care offers several advantages over NHS pathways for ADHD Assessments. These include quicker diagnosis and treatment, more scheduling flexibility, and personalised care options. However, the initial costs of private care are higher, and NHS coverage may vary depending on GP cooperation.

One of the significant challenges with NHS pathways is the long waiting times for ADHD assessments. As per a report from October 20231, there are significant variations in waiting times across the country. For children, the waiting time varies from 5 weeks to a devastating 5 years. For adults, the variation is equally stark – it varies from 12 weeks to over 10 years1.

Consultation TypeProsCons
Virtual ConsultationsConvenience: Can be done from the comfort of your home.
Efficiency: Ideal for initial assessments and follow-ups.
Limited Scope: Connection problems, software glitches, or hardware failures can disrupt or even prevent virtual meetings, causing frustration and delays.
In-Person ConsultationsComprehensive: Allows for a thorough evaluation.
Personalised: Can be tailored to your preferences.
Less Convenient: Requires travel and scheduling time.
Both methods have their unique advantages and can be chosen based on individual needs and circumstances.
NoDescriptionCostTime
1A virtual Adult ADHD assessment

1. This includes a full report, including diagnosis and treatment plan.

2. The first free medication prescription.

3. A free Shared Care Agreement with your GP (if required).
£75060-90 Mins
2Following diagnosis, medication titration involves follow-up consultations costing.

£150 per 15-minute session.

Titration can last between 8 and 12 weeks and potentially require multiple visits,

depending on your response. to the medication. Our goal is to complete this

process as quickly and safely as possible.
£15015 Mins
3ADHD medication, being a controlled substance, requires a monthly prescription.

If the patient isn’t transferred to the NHS under a shared care agreement, there

will be an approximate monthly cost of £45 per repeat prescription.
£45

per month
 
4According to the NICE guidelines, the treatment response for all ADHD drugs

should be reviewed every 6 months at £275 per 30-minute session.

(This review includes a comprehensive assessment of clinical needs, benefits,

and side effects, taking into account the views of the patient and carers,

the effect of missed doses, planned dose reductions, and brief periods of no treatment.)
£275

every 6 Months
30 mins
    
NoDescriptionCostTime
1A virtual Child/Adolescent ADHD assessment

1. This includes a full report, including diagnosis and treatment plan.

2. The first free medication prescription.

3. A free Shared Care Agreement with your GP (if required).
£1,24560-90 Mins
2Following diagnosis, medication titration involves follow-up consultations costing.

£150 - £325 per 15-minute session.

Titration can last between 8 and 12 weeks and potentially require multiple visits,

depending on your response. to the medication. Our goal is to complete this

process as quickly and safely as possible.
£150 - £32515 Mins
3ADHD medication, being a controlled substance, requires a monthly prescription.

If the patient isn’t transferred to the NHS under a shared care agreement, there

will be an approximate monthly cost of £45 per repeat prescription.
£45

per month
 
4According to the NICE guidelines, the treatment response for all ADHD drugs

should be reviewed every 6 months at £590 per 30-minute session.

(This review includes a comprehensive assessment of clinical needs, benefits,

and side effects, taking into account the views of the patient and carers,

the effect of missed doses, planned dose reductions, and brief periods of no treatment.)
£590

every 6 Months
30 mins
    

Medication Titration: Understanding the Process

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1Medication titration for ADHD is a personalised process designed to identify the most effective medication and dosage for each individual. This process begins once a treatment plan has been agreed upon. When starting on new controlled drugs for ADHD, the medication titration process is crucial.
2The titration period is characterised by a series of regular, brief follow-ups with your Consultant Psychiatrist. These follow-ups allow for the monitoring and evaluation of the individual’s response to the treatment.
3Titration involves gradually adjusting the dosage of the medication to find the most effective dose with the fewest side effects. This process requires close monitoring and communication with your Consultant Psychiatrist.
4Given the unique nature of each individual’s response to medication, it’s challenging to predict the exact number of follow-ups required. Typically, this process involves between 3 to 5 follow-ups, but this can vary based on the individual’s response.
5It’s important to note that General Practitioners (GPs) often review the frequency and number of these follow-ups before accepting a Shared Care Proposal. If they find the titration process unsatisfactory, they have the right to decline to take over the care on the NHS.

Our clinic issues prescriptions, which are filled by external pharmacies. Each order incurs a separate charge from the pharmacy, providing you with the most effective and current medications. Rest assured that our clinic has no financial incentives tied to your medication purchases.

While psychologists are experts in diagnosing mental health conditions like ADHD, they are not medical doctors. Therefore, they cannot prescribe medication.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication. If a psychologist diagnoses you with ADHD, you will need an assessment by a psychiatrist to discuss medication options.
The NHS shared care agreement requires a psychiatrist’s report to continue medication. This ensures that your treatment is monitored and adjusted as necessary by a medical Doctor.

doctor reviews

Great
Great
S L P
24th Sep 2024 / Verified
Finally on a positive path to healing
We feel so fortunate to have found Dr Gandluru, who has helped us so much in a difficult time. We finally feel that our daughter is on a positive path to healing
A J
9th Sep 2024 / Verified
Dr Gandluru was extremely professional and empathetic.
Dr Gandluru was extremely professional and empathetic. Our teenage daughter, who is generally very guarded and unwilling to talk to strangers about herself, said that she felt fully at ease with her and really enjoyed their conversation. Dr Gandluru also took the time to listen carefully to our views, concerns and experiences, and, when she had made her diagnosis, to explain the next steps in our daughter's treatment. We cannot thank Dr Gandluru enough, as we all now feel that there is a new beginning ahead of us and are excited about the future. We are also very grateful to the clinic's manager, whose communication was always prompt and helpful. We would highly recommend this practice, as it is clear that professional knowledge, and patient care, support and wellbeing are at the very core of their ethos.
S P
29th Aug 2024 / Verified
Helped me identify couple forms of therapy!
I have had a great experience talking with Dr Hundal and Liz. They both were very easy to talk to, and helped me identify couple forms of therapy like EMDR and exposure therapy which I believe everybody can benefit from. I highly recommend this clinic compared to other options I personally evaluated .
S Hyatt
22nd Aug 2024 / Verified
Person-centred approach to your care!
Excellent service from Min & Dr Hundal. Would highly recommend if you want a person-centred approach to your care. I have been under the mental health service and had a lot of psychiatrists over the years- this is definitely the best experience I’ve had.
Elizabeth L
21st Aug 2024 / Verified
This decision has been life-changing!
Our son was having difficulties at school with work and concentration, and It was suggested that he may have ADHD. After weeks of wasted time and energy trying to get an NHS appointment for my son, I decided to go private. This truly was a wise decision for my son. From the outset, the Practice Manager was amazing in helping arrange an appointment with Dr Geetha Gandluru. The manager made the whole process seamless, and Dr Gandluru is caring, empathetic and truly an expert in what she does. We will always be grateful for the care and attention Harley Mind Care has given us. I can say with confidence this decision has been life-changing for my son, who is now looking for a career in Accountancy.
V R
15th July 2024 / Verified
Dr was very easy to speak to!
Dr was very easy to speak to, found the process very straight forward. The practice manager was extremely helpful messaging me at out of hours times which I was surprised about. Would highly recommend the service for ASD assessment.
Elizabeth L
22nd Jun 2024 / Verified
Professional service from start to finish
Very competent, professional service from start to finish. Communication was excellent. No issues whatsoever.
Joseph L
10th Jun 2024 / Verified
We do not want to “lose” you
Dear Dr Hundal, It was a real pleasure to meet you on the screen and thank you for your time and good discussion. We thought of our discussion and wanted to raise a few points: - we trust you and want to follow your advice. We liked your methodical, thorough and caring approach - treating a patient with the dignity they deserve as a human being - as well as exploring all avenues to try and find out the origin of the problem. -  we are willing to pay for the services of a psychotherapist or other professionals that you deem necessary. - the most important thing for us is to have you lead the case. In very simple terms, we do not want to "lose" you :)))) Thank you, again!
T
22nd May 2024 / Verified
Feel very comfortable
Dr Geetha Gandluru has been very professional and made us all feel very comfortable talking to her and she is a great listener too. Nothing to complain about. The session went very well.
Susane O
20th May 2024 / Verified
Very informative, patient and professional
Very informative, patient and professional
Benjamin R
13th May 2024 / Verified
My son and I trust her implicitly!
Dr Gandluru is Kind , compassionate, empathetic and very knowledgeable on a whole range of neurodevelopmental conditions and needs , she always has the right words and practical advice to aid in any difficult situation.  My son and I trust her implicitly with his care, treatments and recommendations.  My son does not trust and open up easily and can find interaction with health professionals difficult and mask however this is not the case with her she sees the real child due to her exceptional  interpersonal skills with young  people and their parents. Dr Gandluru listens and involves my son and I in all aspects of treatment options, she is holistic.  Dr Gandluru is a Dr that really cares and is passionate that's what sets her apart from other Drs and professionals. Thank you for everything Dr Gandluru we wouldn't be where we are without all that you have supported us with
Amanda S & Kobie G
8th May 2024 / Verified
Very Experienced
I really appreciated that Dr. Hundal took the time to listen to me, even going over the allotted time on my appointment to make sure I felt heard. Dr. Hundal is clearly very experienced and was such a reassuring presence throughout the appointment, despite me being a bit nervous beforehand. I also appreciate that she shared information about treatment besides medication, and was so supportive of whatever path I chose to take.
Kari H
8th May 2024 / Verified
Inspired my son’s trust!
Dr Gandluru has inspired my son’s trust with her easy warmth and calm approach. She has really listened to him, without judgement, and shown that she really wants to understand the world as he sees it. She has offered him a different way of looking at things, and ways to navigate through his deepest fears and anxieties, a safe place for him to just be without worrying what other people will think. She made both of us feel understood and secure and better able to communicate with each other, and she has offered practical advice as well as signposts to other organisations that could offer support.
Siobhan M
6th May 2024 / Verified
Passionate!
Having spoken to Dr Hundal this morning, I cannot express my gratitude enough; she was so passionate and very understanding, offering some great advice; the Dr went that extra mile and went over her time period of 20 mins to nearly 1 hour. I'm so very grateful. I want to thank her for her professional bedside manner, which is hard to find these days as we, as patients, are just another number. Thank you
Mark T
10th March 2024 / Verified
Very understanding
Dr Harneet was very understanding, and she explained things clearly
Hugh M
10th February 2024 / Verified
Understood and Appreciated!
I felt really understood and appreciated the help I received. I was able to discuss things comfortably and would highly recommend Dr Hundal.
Daniel P
10th February 2024 / Verified
Validated!
Great assessment session - felt very validated following.
Zack M
6th January 2024 / Verified
Helpful!
The Dr was very helpful.
Victoria C
21st December 2023 / Verified
Clear, Professional and Valuable!
Excellent consultation and communication. Everything was clear, professional and valuable.
Vincent G
16th December 2023 / Verified
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