Adult ADHD
Understanding and Supporting ADHD in Adulthood
Adult ADHD is real and it's often under-recognised. For many adults, a diagnosis brings clarity to years of feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or misunderstood. Many people come to an ADHD diagnosis later in life, often after reading about it, recognising themselves in someone else's experience, or going through their own child's diagnosis. It's never too late to be assessed.
Greater understanding means treatment can be tailored to you — and that you can tailor your life to work with a neurodivergent brain, which for some has become a real strength in their field, while others have found it harder to navigate. At Arami, our aim is to support you wherever you sit on that spectrum, with collaborative, holistic care alongside the allied health professionals who can help you through your ADHD journey.
Whether you've been recently diagnosed or are seeking assessment, Arami Women's Health provides non-judgmental, medically-informed support to help you thrive. Arami currently does not perform ADHD assessments in-house — we support you through the process and refer you for formal assessment and diagnosis.
Attention and concentration difficulties in women often overlap with hormonal changes. If your symptoms follow a clear pattern across your cycle, our PMDD diagnosis and treatment page may be relevant, and if concentration or memory changes have come on in your forties, it’s worth reading our perimenopause management page too.
Common Adult ADHD Symptoms
Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
Feeling overwhelmed by tasks or disorganised
Forgetfulness or losing things regularly
Impulsivity or restlessness
Trouble with time management
Emotional dysregulation (e.g. mood swings, frustration)
What to Expect
Arami supports adults through the ADHD referral pathway in accordance with the guidelines relevant to your state in Australia, and provides ongoing care once a diagnosis is in place.
Your ADHD care journey may include:
An initial conversation to understand your symptoms and how they're affecting your daily life
Ruling out other causes, such as sleep disorders, thyroid issues, or anxiety, where relevant
Referral to a psychiatrist or other appropriate specialist for formal ADHD assessment and diagnosis
Ongoing medication management, if medication is appropriate and once a diagnosis is in place
Referrals to ADHD coaches, therapists, or psychologists for behaviour and executive functioning support
ADHD can be a challenge, but it can also be a strength. With the right diagnosis and support team, you can build systems that help you succeed in work, relationships, and daily life.
How Can Arami Help?
Arami Women's Health does not carry out ADHD assessments in-house. What we provide is everything around them - helping you work out whether ADHD is worth exploring, guiding you through the referral pathway, and providing ongoing ADHD management in Melbourne and by telehealth once a diagnosis is in place.
Your ADHD support with us may include:
A longer appointment to talk through your symptoms, history and how they affect daily life
Screening for other conditions that can look like ADHD, including sleep, thyroid and mood disorders
Consideration of how hormonal changes such as perimenopause may be affecting concentration and memory
Referral to a psychiatrist or other appropriate specialist for formal assessment and diagnosis
Ongoing medication management after diagnosis, where medication is appropriate and in line with the guidelines for your state
Referral to ADHD coaches, psychologists and therapists for practical and behavioural support
ADHD support is available at our East Melbourne clinic and by telehealth for women across Australia.
Adult ADHD FAQs
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Yes. Although ADHD begins in childhood, many people aren't diagnosed until adulthood.
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Many adults seek support because they struggle with concentration, organisation, time management or feeling overwhelmed. An appointment is the best place to begin exploring whether ADHD may be part of the picture.
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Arami doesn't perform ADHD assessments ourselves. We support adults who are concerned about ADHD by talking through their symptoms and history, and facilitating referral to a psychiatrist or other appropriate specialist for formal assessment and diagnosis. We also provide ongoing support after diagnosis as part of your broader care.
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Support may include education, medication management where appropriate, psychological support, ADHD coaching and practical strategies tailored to your needs.
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Arami Women's Health is a women's health GP clinic in East Melbourne, not a dedicated ADHD assessment clinic. We support adults who think ADHD may be part of their picture by reviewing symptoms and history, referring for formal assessment, and providing ongoing ADHD management once a diagnosis is in place.
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Ongoing ADHD support may include medication management in line with the prescribing guidelines for your state, regular review appointments, referral to ADHD coaching or psychology, and practical strategies for organisation, time management and emotional regulation. Where relevant we also look at how sleep, stress and hormonal changes are affecting your symptoms.
Expertise
Compassion
Whole-person, evidence-based care led by an experienced women’s GP.
Warm, judgment-free care that honours your unique health journey
Access
Support
Accessible telehealth and in-person consults that fit your lifestyle.
Expert in perimenopause, menopause, PMDD, weight loss management, adult ADHD and lifestyle medicine.
Location & Opening Hours
East Melbourne / Online Consultations
(Australia-wide)
Perimenopause, Menopause, Adult ADHD, PMDD, Lifestyle and Preventative Medicine, Reproductive Health and Weight Loss Management
Monday — Friday
Hours vary by day and practitioner.
(Check live availability when booking)
Eastbourne Professional Suites
62 Wellington Parade East Melbourne 3002