Usually fine
Everyday lapses
- Losing focus when tired or stressed
- Occasionally forgetting appointments
- Putting off tasks you don't enjoy
- Feeling restless after a long day sitting
Private ADHD clinic · Macclesfield · Online across the UK
Your ADHD.Properly Understood.
Struggling with focus, impulsivity, time or big emotions? We look beyond attention to sleep, nutrition, stress, hormones and brain chemistry, and build a plan that fits your real life.
Always alongside your GP and psychiatrist, never instead of them.
Why we exist
ADHD rarely travels alone
ADHD is a difference in how the brain develops and works. But how it shows up day to day is shaped by sleep, nutrition, blood sugar, stress, hormones and gut health. Many people wait years for an assessment, and many with a diagnosis still struggle.
2.5 million
people in England are estimated to have ADHD, including those not yet diagnosed1
3–4%
of adults are estimated to have ADHD2
1 in 3
people estimated to have ADHD in England have a formal diagnosis3
549,000
people in England were waiting for an ADHD assessment in March 20251
10–15 years
is how long people wait for an assessment in some areas4
60%
of adults with ADHD screen positive for a sleep disorder5
Sources: 1. NHS England, ADHD management information (May 2025). 2. ADHD UK. 3. ADHD UK, citing the Financial Times (2025). 4. NHS England, ADHD Taskforce report (2025). 5. van der Ham et al., Journal of Attention Disorders (2024).
Know the signs
What's normal, and what's worth checking
Everyone loses focus sometimes. The pattern, and how much it gets in the way, matters more than any single lapse.
Worth checking
Worth looking into
- Difficulty concentrating, most days
- Acting or speaking before thinking
- Time blindness: always late, always rushing
- Big emotions, frustration or irritability
- Hyperfocus, then nothing gets started
- Restlessness and needing constant stimulation
- Forgetfulness and losing things
- Struggling with sleep, mood or energy alongside these
Don't wait
Get support promptly
- Thoughts of harming yourself
- Feeling hopeless or unable to cope
- Relying on alcohol or drugs to get by
- Side effects from ADHD medication, such as chest pain or palpitations
- Work, study or relationships breaking down
Thoughts of suicide: call Samaritans free on 116 123, any time, or 999 in an emergency.
Early intervention
The window for change is early
Many people cope for years until life gets busier, then sleep, mood and energy start to slip. The earlier the contributing factors are found, the more straightforward they are to support.
1
Coping
Traits managed with effort and routines
2
Struggling
Life demands outpace your strategies
3
Burning out
Sleep, mood and energy start to slip
4
Spilling over
Work, study or relationships affected
5
Diagnosed
ADHD diagnosed, often with anxiety or low mood
6
Complex
ADHD with autism, sleep or other conditions
Stages 1–4 · The window where early support makes the most difference
Stages 5–6 · Requiring a full assessment with specialist labs and in-depth care, alongside your medical team
Our philosophy
ADHD is whole-person
Brain
Focus, reward and emotion: the brain regions and chemical messengers, such as dopamine, that drive attention and motivation.
Body
Blood sugar, gut health, thyroid and adrenal hormones, and nutrient status, all of which affect how the brain works.
Lifestyle
Sleep, food, movement, screens and stress: the daily inputs that can make ADHD traits easier or harder to manage.
Brain Based FactorsIn ADHD
- Differences in dopamine and noradrenaline signalling
- Executive function and working memory
- Emotional regulation
- Time perception
- Sensory overload
Body Based FactorsIn ADHD
- Blood sugar swings
- Low iron, zinc, magnesium or omega-3
- Gut imbalance and food reactions
- Thyroid and adrenal changes
- Hormone changes in women
Lifestyle Based FactorsIn ADHD
- Poor or late sleep
- Ultra-processed food
- Long-term stress
- Too little movement
- Screens and constant stimulation
Measure, don't guess
Our Assessment Profiles
Three layers of assessment build a clear picture of your ADHD and what shapes it.
01
Online · part of Brainworks ADHD
ADHD Brain Profile
An introductory self-assessment covering ADHD symptoms, metabolic contributors and lifestyle factors.
Start here →02
At your Full Assessment
Symptoms Profile
A structured interview and validated ADHD rating scales, with your developmental and family history.
03
Recommended at your Discovery Consultation
Laboratory Profiles
Targeted tests for the body factors your history points to. They don't diagnose ADHD; they show what may be making it harder.
See the lab tests →Your results
Everything comes together in one personalised 12-week plan, with a baseline to measure progress against and what to change first.
Your care journey
What to expect
All consultations are online, by secure video. Each step builds on the one before.
Step 1
Discovery Consultation
Most people start here.
- Your history and what brings you here
- Questionnaire interpretation
- Sleep, stress and lifestyle review
- Review of any past lab results
- Next steps and lab test recommendations
£9560 mins
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Step 2
Full Assessment
Our most in-depth appointment.
- Structured interview and validated rating scales
- Functional medicine examination
- Your lab results explained in plain terms
- A personalised 12-week plan
- 14 days of follow-up messaging
£17590 mins
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Step 3
Follow-On Consultation
- Progress against your baseline
- Medication and supplement review, with your prescriber in mind
- Plan adjustments
- Coaching and strategy progression
- An updated, practical action list
£9560 mins
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Testing costs are quoted separately, before anything is ordered. More about our consultations →
About your practitioner
Alan Lee
Alan is a clinician, educator and researcher in functional medicine and functional neurology, and a certified ADHD practitioner with Psychiatry Redefined (USA).
He is studying towards a Fellowship in Functional and Integrative Psychiatry, and works alongside GPs and psychiatrists.
- Diploma in Osteopathic Medicine
- Psychiatry Redefined: certified ADHD practitioner
- Institute of Functional Medicine
- The Kharrazian Institute
- Carrick Institute of Neurological Sciences
- Association of Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine
Not sure where to start?
The Neurogenics ADHD Brain Profile looks at ADHD symptoms, metabolic contributors and lifestyle factors. It's part of Brainworks ADHD, with weekly podcasts, a newsletter and live Q&As, for £9.97 a month.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do you diagnose ADHD?
No. In the UK, ADHD is formally diagnosed by a psychiatrist or specialist ADHD service. Our assessment uses a structured interview and validated rating scales to understand your symptoms, and looks at the sleep, nutrition, stress, hormone and gut factors that shape them. We can share our findings with your GP or psychiatrist.
Does this replace my GP or psychiatrist?
No. We work alongside them. We don't start, stop or change prescribed ADHD medication.
Is it useful if I already have a diagnosis?
Often, yes. Many people with a diagnosis still struggle with sleep, mood, energy or focus. Looking at the body and lifestyle factors behind those can make a real difference, with or without medication.
I'm on a long waiting list. Can you help?
We can't replace a formal assessment, but we can help you understand what's going on and work on sleep, nutrition, stress and daily strategies while you wait.
Do you see people outside Cheshire?
Yes. Consultations are available online, by secure video, anywhere in the UK.
How much does it cost?
Discovery Consultation £95 (60 minutes), Full Assessment £175 (90 minutes), Follow-On Consultation £95 (60 minutes). Testing costs are quoted separately, before anything is ordered.
Ready to understand your ADHD brain?
Find out what is helping, what is holding you back, and what to change first.
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