Autism & ADHD Assessments in Essex

Wellbeing Clinic

132 North Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1UZ

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Face to face appointments at our Essex clinic

The Autism Service has been delivering autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults since 2019.

With over 700,000 people living with autism across the UK, we recognised the need to supply face-to-face appointments at more locations. Waiting months for an autism diagnosis can be stressful and opening our Essex clinic means private assessments are now more readily available.

Since opening our Essex clinic in April 2023, we’ve been able to increase regional capacity and carry out hundreds of assessments. With our full range of assessments available, we are able to carry out assessments for both autism & ADHD as well as combinations of the two. Crucially, all assessments are available for both children and adults.

Our clinicians deliver fast, accurate diagnostic assessments to identify whether an individual has ASD or ADHD.

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Why people choose us

  • Our assessment pathways follow national guidance from NICE
  • You will only be seen by clinicians who are professionally regulated in their practice
  • Your assessment will include at least one in-person appointment
  • We use the best available tools to assist diagnosis
  • You will be assessed by a multi-disciplinary team
  • The outcome of the assessment will be recognised by external organisations

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What to expect from your assessment

Below, you’ll find links to video resources we’ve put together to help you understand what to expect from the assessment process. If you have any questions at all on our process, please reach out and one of the team will be able to put your mind at ease.

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Child ASD Pathway

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Child ADHD Pathway

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Child Combined Pathway

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Adult ASD Pathway

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Adult ADHD Pathway

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Adult Combined Pathway

How to find us

Our Essex clinic is located in North Station Road, Colchester, Essex and is easily accessible by car. The clinic has free, on-site parking to the rear of the clinic. For public transport, there are nearby bus stops and also Colchester train station a 5 minute walk away.

We strongly believe in equality of all individuals and identify as LGBTQ+ friendly, with gender-neutral toilets and our reception team are happy to assist with any enquiries from visitors, visiting the clinic.

Getting here

132 North Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1UZ

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132 North Station Road
Colchester
CO1 1UZ

Clinic is accessible via A120 and A12.

Meet some of our Essex clinicians

Essex clinic FAQs

Our Essex clinic is located on North Station Road in Colchester, which is easily accessible from the A12 and A120. To reach the rear car park, follow the signs to Clover Dental, 2 Station Way, Colchester, CO1 1LU. Clover is a building set within the carpark. From the car park you will see signs for the Wellbeing Clinic rear entrance.

Yes, there is free parking to the rear of the clinic. From the car park, you will see signs for the Wellbeing Clinic rear entrance.

Yes, the clinic has wheelchair access via the rear car park. If you make a booking at the clinic, please contact our friendly team, who will make the necessary arrangements when booking an appointment with us.

There is currently no waiting list at our Essex clinic. Please call us directly on 0300 303 0667 or submit a booking form for full details. Please note, waiting times can vary throughout the year.

At our Essex clinic, we offer autism, ADHD and combined ASD/ADHD assessments for both adults and children. Whichever service you choose, you will receive a full face-to-face, NICE-compliant diagnostic assessment.

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