Dr Sirja about Adhd Autism Kent
We provide NICE-compliant, expert and compassionate assessments for children, young people and adults. Dr Sirja van Zyl has particular expertise in assessments that require a little more understanding such as for individuals who mask, and those with more complex circumstances. We have developed an assessment process that allows us to identify strengths, sees each person as a whole and highlights practical strategies. Our follow-up support is designed to turn a diagnosis into meaningful change for you and your family.
Find the right assessment for you or your child. All assessments are led by Dr Sirja van Zyl and follow gold standard NICE guidelines.
We believe a high-quality assessment should do more than provide a diagnosis - it should bring genuine understanding, practical guidance, and a clearer way forward.
We see ADHD and autism as natural forms of neurodiversity. Whether you're seeking answers for yourself or your child, our strengths-based assessments focus on the whole person-building understanding and helping individuals to live meaningful lives and reach their full potential.
All our assessments follow NICE guidelines and are delivered to the highest clinical standard. Many schools refer to us directly and our reports are widely accepted by schools, universities, employers and NHS services.
Whether your diagnosis is recent or has been part of your life for some time, our follow-up support includes guidance, therapy, and liaison with education and employers. We are also excited to be launching our What Now? Series shortly—all designed to help you take meaningful next steps.
Specialist experience with: girls and women whose differences are less easily recognised · complex and overlapping profiles · masking and late diagnosis · high-achieving individuals · families with international backgrounds · those who have not met NHS thresholds
Thank you for sending over the reports and paperwork. We are so pleased with what you have done and the level of resources and support you have offered following your assessment. I can't thank you enough for the work you have done with our child. We feel as though we have a new lens to look through in understanding her better. She has had a real shift in mood since her discovery. So thank you again!
We would like to thank Sirja and her team for making the whole process a positive one for all of us. We really want to help and understand our son and we are very grateful for all the information and resources. Please pass on my kindest wishes to Sirja and her colleagues for their comprehensive assessment.
I just want to say a huge thank you to Sirja and the amazing team once again for all her help and support during this process. I know this diagnosis will help our son hugely in getting the right support and understanding he deserves.
You have been brilliant; your direct professional approach made me feel confident and safe in your care. Your colleagues were equally lovely and you have all been so compassionate and gentle towards our daughter. Thank you so very much again.
I wanted to thank you and your team for providing us with such a comprehensive, well written, informative and very useful report. It was the foundation for our parental EHCP application and we have today had our final EHCP issued. Our son is a changed boy and we could never have come so far without you and your colleagues assessment and report. Thank you so much for setting us on the right path to helping him become the very best he can be.
We so appreciated the time that everyone involved spent with us and with our daughter, and how thorough the report is with the supporting documents. The additional suggested resources are most helpful in moving forward and will be invaluable in making all our lives easier. Our daughter seems happier already and I believe feels more free to be herself which is amazing to see.
The team at Kent Psychologist were responsive, professional, and made the entire process seamless. We felt truly supported throughout, especially by Dr Sirja. Our 7 year old boy was happy and engaged, and really responded to the friendly, personalised approach. It was perfectly tailored to his confidence level, which helped us feel more at ease and trust the process completely. The final reports were clear, well-organised and easy to understand.
Dr Sirja kindly offered to attend a meeting with our son's school to help establish a personal action plan. Her presence made a real difference — the meeting went exceptionally well, and we felt truly heard by the SENCO team thanks to her insight, guidance and valuable support. The service went above and beyond our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend Dr Sirja and Kent Psychologist to any family looking for a supportive and insightful diagnosis.
We've designed the process to feel straightforward and supportive from the very first contact.
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Free · No obligation · No referral neededA thorough assessment led by Dr Sirja and her expert clinical team. Gold standard NICE-compliant tools, tailored to the individual.
NICE-compliant · Neuroaffirmative · Expert-ledClear findings and practical recommendations — including a detailed feedback meeting and a comprehensive written report.
Feedback meeting included · Accepted by schools, NHS & employers"If you're not sure whether an assessment is the right step, a free initial call is a good place to start."
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