Post-Diagnostic Support: Mental Health and Neurodiversity (ADHD and Autism)

What Is Post-Diagnostic Support?

Receiving a diagnosis—whether ADHD, autism or a mental health condition—can bring clarity, but also new questions. Post-diagnostic support helps you understand what your diagnosis means for you and how to move forward with confidence.

At The Oak Tree Practice, we support people both with and without a formal diagnosis. You might simply want to understand yourself better, explore your mental health, or learn more about your neurodiversity. We offer tailored support for ADHD and autism, as well as general mental health concerns.

What Is Our Approach?

We take a neuro-affirming approach, recognising that every brain works differently.
Post-diagnostic support is about embracing your strengths, understanding your challenges, and making sense of how your neurodiversity shows up in daily life.

Together, we’ll explore your experiences, help you build self-understanding, and
develop practical strategies to support your wellbeing—whether that’s at home, work, school, or in relationships. Our sessions are always adapted to your age, goals, and needs, ensuring that the support you receive truly fits you.

What Might Support Look Like?

Your journey will be unique, but post-diagnostic support often includes:

Understanding your diagnosis and how it fits into your life story

Developing coping strategies for daily challenges and emotions

Building confidence and self-compassion

Connecting with community and resources

Reflecting on progress and planning next steps

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or just starting to explore your neurodiversity, we’re here to help you make sense of things and move forward in a way that feels right for you.

How Does Post-Diagnostic Support Work?

Step 1: Understanding Your Needs

We start by helping you understand what your diagnosis means for your everyday life.

Step 2: Support Plan

Together, we create a tailored plan with strategies and supports that fit your needs.

Step 3: Guidance & Collaboration

We offer ongoing check-ins to adjust things as you grow, learn and settle into what works.

Do You Offer Post-Diagnostic Support Services Near Me?

We offer face-to-face support sessions in our clinics in London in Finchley (N3 1QB), Brixton/Clapham (SW2 5UL) or Stratford (E15 1NT), and in Leeds (LS7 4NY). Home visits are available on request.

Telephone consultations and online sessions are also available via zoom which means that we can provide support for those looking for post-diagnostic services across the UK. Locations include but are not limited to Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Cambridge, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Sussex and Windsor.

Client Testimonials For Issues We Have Helped With

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My sessions with Ilan have been the vital component in my road to recovery from mental health problems. The conversations we had and the tasks he set really aided me in recovering my confidence remarkably quickly. I would highly recommend Ilan to anyone suffering similar mental health problems as his work undoubtedly has made a profound impact on my health.

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Bina has been an absolute godsend following the death of my husband. She is engaging, understanding and quickly adapted to my situation - above all she has shown me there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A true professional that comes highly recommended!

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Amy you were simply wonderful, unlike the experiences I received with different psychologists a few years ago which simply added to the pain I was already suffering. Thank you for everything.

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I saw Ilan six times to help me with my crippling anxiety and low mood which has been stopping me from performing well at work. I was also starting to withdraw from my friends and family.

Ilan was welcoming and really went out of his way to support me with emails and telephone calls. Since meeting him, I am well on the way to recovery and feel better equipped to deal with my problems and overcome them. Thanks.

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From our very first session, I immediately felt comfortable with Bina, which was a big relief. Through our sessions, I was able to better understand and make sense of my anxious thoughts, feelings and experiences because of the empathetic, supportive and educated therapist Bina is. She gave me the skills to be able to recognise and reframe unhelpful thoughts and feelings, which has made my day-to-day functioning much more manageable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Post-Diagnostic Support Services

Do You Offer Support for Families And Loved Ones?

We also offer sessions for parents, partners, and family members to help them better understand and support the person diagnosed. This might include shared sessions or parent-focused work for younger children.

What Are The Next Steps?

Our team of over 40 therapists are highly qualified and can help you with the next steps. Get in touch via our contact form, Whatsapp us on 07926 713 198 or call us on 020 8936 7666 to find out more.

How Many Sessions Do I Need?

It varies from person to person and depends on what you would like support with. Some people find a few sessions are enough, while others benefit from longer term work. We will check in together as we go to make sure the pace and number of sessions feel right for you.

Will My Appointment Be Covered By Insurance?

Most of our therapists are covered by the main healthcare insurance providers. Examples include AXA, Vitality Health, BUPA, WPA, Cigna and Simply Health. We recommend double checking with your therapist if they are insured before starting sessions.