OUR AUTISM AND ADHD SERVICES
Autism and ADHD Support and Guidance Sessions
Our private Support and Guidance Sessions offer tailored information and practical strategies for parents, carers, children and young people. These sessions focus on the topics and everyday challenges that matter most to you and your family.
The Support and Guidance Sessions are available to all, whether or not your child or young person has received a diagnosis.
These services are available via:
Self-pay
What are Support and Guidance Sessions?
Support and Guidance Sessions are delivered by a qualified member of our neurodevelopmental team and focus on the autism- and ADHD-related areas that matter most to you and your family.
You can choose between four and eight topics that you would most like to explore, and our team will offer information, practical strategies, resources and signposting relevant to your circumstances.
The service includes three structured appointments:
- two 30-minute Support and Guidance Sessions;
- one 30-minute follow-up session.
You do not need a confirmed autism or ADHD diagnosis to access the service.
What will we discuss?
Topics may include:
- Understanding autism and ADHD
- Communication differences
- Emotional regulation, distress and meltdowns
- Sensory processing and reasonable adjustments
- Routines, planning and executive functioning
- Sleep and energy
- School support and transitions
- Self-esteem, identity and relationships
How the support package works
The three appointments usually take place over approximately six weeks, with around two weeks between each session.
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1. Choose your priority topics You can choose up to eight subjects based on your family’s current needs and priorities.
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2. Attend two tailored sessions You will receive practical advice, strategies, relevant resources and signposting that may help at home, in education and in everyday life.
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3. Review progress and next steps Your final 30-minute follow-up appointment gives you an opportunity to:
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If you feel that you would benefit from further support after completing the package, you can choose to book an additional 30-minute top-up session for an extra charge.
Following the package, you will be invited to complete a short feedback questionnaire.
Your “What Helps Me” document
As part of the sessions, we will support you to complete a personalised “What Helps Me” document.
This document can help you record your child or young person’s:
- strengths;
- communication preferences;
- individual support needs;
- possible triggers;
- helpful strategies;
- preferences at home, in education or in everyday life.
You may choose to share the document with schools, activity providers or other professionals involved in your child or young person’s support.
Choose how you attend
Face-to-face sessions
Face-to-face appointments are available at:
The Provide Wellbeing Clinic
900 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9YQ
Virtual sessions
Virtual appointments take place securely through our video consultation system. We will provide you with the information and access you need before your appointment.
You will need:
- a laptop or tablet;
- a working camera and microphone;
- a reliable internet connection;
- a private space where you feel comfortable discussing your circumstances.
Both formats include the same number and length of appointments.
Please note: face-to-face and virtual packages are booked separately, so appointments cannot be combined across the two formats.
Pricing and appointments
| Service | Service Charge |
| Complete Support and Guidance package (two 30-minute Support and Guidance Sessions and one 30-minute follow-up session) |
£495 |
| Additional Support and Guidance Session (Additional 30-minute session if you would benefit from further guidance) |
£95 |
Please note: Additional 30-minute Support and Guidance Sessions can only be booked after you have completed the full Support and Guidance package. They cannot be booked as standalone sessions.
Full payment is required when you book your Support and Guidance package.
What the sessions do not include
Support and Guidance Sessions are designed to provide information, practical strategies and individualised guidance. They do not include:
- an autism or ADHD diagnostic assessment;
- a report;
- emergency or crisis support;
- specialist psychiatric treatment.
Helpful resources for families
We have provided practical resources that you may find helpful, which you can download and use at home.
Enquire about Support and Guidance Sessions
If you would like to find out whether Support and Guidance Sessions are right for your family, please contact our team. We will ask you a few questions about your circumstances, explain the available options and guide you through the booking process.
Call: 0300 303 9966
Email: [email protected]
Alternatively, complete the enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you.
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Support and Guidance Sessions
Call 0300 303 9966, email
[email protected]
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Support and Guidance Sessions - Frequently asked questions
No. The service is available whether your child or young person has received a diagnosis, is waiting for an assessment or has not been assessed. If your child has received a diagnosis, it does not need to have been made by Provide Wellbeing.
Yes, the sessions can focus on autism, ADHD or both, according to your family’s circumstances and the topics you select.
The sessions can be attended by a parent or carer, the child or young person, or both, depending on your family’s circumstances. We will discuss who should attend with you before the first appointment. Where a child or young person aged over 12 will be taking part, appropriate consent will also be required.
Virtual appointments allow you to meet securely with the clinical team from home through our video consultation system. You will need a laptop or tablet with a working camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection and an appropriate private space.
No. Face-to-face and virtual packages are booked separately, so all three appointments must be attended in the format selected when booking.
The package includes three 30-minute appointments, usually taking place over approximately six weeks.
Full payment is required when the package is booked.
Yes. After completing the package, you can book an additional 30-minute Support and Guidance Session for £95. This does not include another follow-up appointment.
Testimonials
Parent / Guardian of RM, Autism Assessment Customer
Lovely staff and comfortable environment! Very approachable and made my daughter feel at ease, very understanding and helpful.
Parent / Guardian of RO, Autism Assessment Customer
The practitioners on the day were clearly very experienced and cleverly managed to get my daughter away from me for the assessment, which I’d not expected. Getting the result so quickly on the day was great and the whole experience was nowhere near as stressful as I feared it would be.
Parent / Guardian of CA, Autism Assessment Customer
Really lovely friendly place with a calm environment for everyone.
Parent / Guardian of HB, Autism Assessment Customer
Very efficient service and really lovely staff members. Hannah made my daughter feel very comfortable.
Parent / Guardian of EA, Autism Assessment Customer
Fantastic service from start to finish! The support over the phone was excellent, and I was kept updated throughout the entire process. During the assessment, both my son and I were made to feel completely at ease. The consultation afterwards was kind, compassionate, and very professional.
Parent / Guardian of CR, Autism Assessment Customer
I don’t think it could have gone any better, all of the team were fantastic, super welcoming and reassuring. Loads of support, cannot recommend enough.
RR, ASD and ADHD Assessment Customer
From booking to getting the assessment completed everything was easy, the service was great and we are very happy with the outcome.
Parent / Guardian of CW, Autism Assessment Customer
Once again, we were treated as a family with respect and care. Provide Wellbeing we are so grateful that you are able to offer neuro-developmental services, and always recommend you to others. Thank you so much!
Parent / Guardian of LT, Autism Assessment Customer
Everyone was so lovely, from the initial telephone consultation several months ago, right through to the day of the appointment.
Parent / Guardian of AV, Autism Assessment Customer
It’s taken us 10 years to get a diagnosis for our daughter after no one listening to us. We can now get the help and support our daughter well deserves! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
NT, Autism Assessment Customer
I was made to feel like an equal, an adult, even a friend. The assessment was a casual conversation where we chatted back and forth. Thank you for making me feel less alone and confused in the way I think and feel.
Parent / Guardian of AR, Autism Assessment Customer
To the special lady who in depth and sensitively took the time to tell us about what she found in the assessment and delivered our son’s diagnosis to us. I’ll be forever grateful.
Parent / Guardian of IE, Autism Assessment Customer
Really simple quick and easy process from start to finish. Absolutely wonderful and caring staff who were so good with my child and were so patient and kind when explaining everything. Couldn’t be more grateful for the team.
Parent / Guardian of EM, Autism Assessment Customer
From day one the service we have received has been exceptional.
Parent / Guardian of AM, Autism Assessment Customer
All of the staff at Provide Wellbeing were welcoming and thorough in their assessment. I highly recommend this professional service.
Parent / Guardian of ER, Autism Assessment Customer
All the team were really nice and kind and put me and my daughter at ease. They explained everything very well and made sure my daughter understood as best she could.
Parent/Guardian of GF, Autism Assessment Customer
The staff were very welcoming, they made the experience very playful for my son. As parents we felt listen to and not rushed.
Parent/Guardian of EK, Autism Assessment Customer
An excellent experience, everything was explained in great detail and we felt like we had the time to discuss anything else we needed to. My son was able to ask any questions he had too.
Parent/Guardian of MC, Autism Assessment Customer
Quiet and bright clinic, perfect for my daughter, and the team are lovely and very informative.
Parent/Guardian of DS, Autism Assessment Customer
Overwhelmingly positive. All staff were so professional, and talked about and to my Son in a positive, kind way. It was so refreshing.
Support you can trust
Our team provides actionable insights, no matter where you are on your journey, and offers expert advice to help you or a family member on your road to a diagnosis. Our ASD and ADHD services are suitable for children and young people seeking a diagnosis.
NHS-funded services
Provide Wellbeing offers NHS-funded neurodevelopmental assessments through two pathways: NHS Right to Choose and NHS Essex ICB Framework.
NHS Essex ICB Framework
Provide Wellbeing is an approved provider on the NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) Framework. This is a locally commissioned NHS pathway, which means it is only available to children, young people and adults who are registered with a GP in Essex and live in the local area.
Through this pathway, we offer:
- Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people
- Adult autism assessments
This pathway may be right for you if:
- You want an NHS-funded assessment
- You or your child/young person are registered with a GP in Essex
- You or your child/young person live in Essex
If you want to follow this pathway, you can read more on the dedicated pages below:
Children and young people – NHS Essex ICB Framework
Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people.
Adult autism – NHS Essex ICB Framework
Autism assessments for adults.
NHS Right to Choose
Provide Wellbeing also offers NHS-funded assessments through the NHS Right to Choose pathway. Right to Choose is a national NHS pathway that allows eligible patients in England to ask their GP to refer them to a provider of their choice, where that provider holds a qualifying NHS contract and offers the appropriate service.
Through this pathway, we offer:
- Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people
- Adult autism assessments
This pathway may be right for you if:
- You want an NHS-funded assessment
- You or your child/young person are registered with a GP in England
- You would like to be referred to Provide Wellbeing under Right to Choose
If you want to follow this pathway, you can read more on the dedicated pages below:
Children and young people – NHS Right to Choose
Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people through the national Right to Choose pathway.
Adult autism – NHS Right to Choose
Autism assessments for adults through the national Right to Choose pathway.
Self-pay assessments
We offer a range of self-pay assessments, including:
- Autism, ADHD and combined assessments for children and young people
- Virtual autism assessments for children and young people, where this is suitable for their needs
- Autism assessments for adults
This pathway may be right for you if you:
- Don’t want to wait for an NHS assessment
- Are seeking an alternative to the NHS route or live outside of our current commissioned areas
Self-pay routes:
- Do not require a GP referral
- Are available for children, young people, and adults
- Follow the same clinical standards and diagnostic guidance
Our self-pay service offers an integrated journey from assessment through to treatment and medication titration, where appropriate.
Still unsure?
If you need more information to help you make the right choice for you or your child/young person, you can:
- View Our Assessment Pathways
See what’s available now and what’s coming soon. - Understanding NHS Right to Choose
Learn what Right to Choose is, when it applies, and why it isn’t always available. - Understanding Local NHS Pathways
Find out more about what local NHS frameworks are and how they differ from Right to Choose.
If you’re still unsure, you can also speak to your GP or contact our team for general guidance.
NHS pathways are fully funded and are commissioned by the NHS.
NHS-funded access depends on:
- Which Integrated Care Board (ICB) your GP belongs to, and
- Which NHS contracts are currently live in that area.
Some NHS services are:
- Local pathways (only open to patients with a GP and live in that area), or
- Right to Choose pathway (a national NHS right, when contracts are in place).
How to use these services:
- Right to Choose (England): To use this option for assessments (autism, ADHD and combined), a GP must formally refer you to a specific provider, even if you fill out the self-report forms.
NHS neurodevelopmental services are commissioned locally.
This means:
- Your GP practice location and your home address, determines which NHS pathways you can use.
- Some services are only available if your GP is based in a specific ICB area.
- Even when a service is planned or “coming soon”, GPs can only refer once the NHS contract is fully live.
If you’re unsure which ICB your GP belongs to, your GP practice can confirm this for you.
Which route applies to me or my child/young person?
You can use this simple guide:
- My GP is in an area where Provide Wellbeing has an active NHS contract
You may be able to access our services through an NHS local pathway.
- My GP is in England and I want to use Right to Choose
This is only possible once a Right to Choose contract is live in your area.
- I want to access an assessment without waiting for NHS pathways
A self-pay assessment may be an option.
Because availability changes over time, we always recommend checking the current pathway status before asking your GP to refer.
Autism, ADHD and combined assessments
- Use recognised diagnostic frameworks (DSM-5 / ICD-11)
- Are consistent with the standards used across our NHS services
