Post assessment support for adults
An assessment can provide clarity, but it doesn’t always tell you what to do next.
Whether you received a specific outcome, another finding, or you’re still making sense of what the assessment means for you, Melios can help you understand the findings and identify practical next steps.
Additional support is available following ADHD and autism assessments completed through Healios or Melios. It is tailored to your individual needs and may focus on psychoeducation, building self-understanding and practical support for work, relationships and everyday life.
Understanding your assessment outcome
As part of the assessment process, you’ll already have the opportunity to review the outcome and recommendations with a clinician. However, some people find they would benefit from additional time and support to explore the findings in more depth, build their understanding and consider what support may be helpful moving forward.
You may be wondering:
- What does this outcome mean for me?
- What should I do with the report?
- Why do I still feel uncertain?
- What support might help?
- Should I tell my employer?
- Are workplace adjustments available?
- What are my next steps?
These are all completely normal questions to have, and our clinicians are here to help you work through them. Whatever the outcome, specialist support can help you better understand your experiences and identify the next steps that feel right for you.
Understanding your experiences and moving forward
Most people seek an assessment because they have questions about themselves or their experiences in everyday life.
You may have noticed differences with organisation, planning, communication, social situations, emotional regulation or focus. Or you may simply want a better understanding of why certain things feel the way they do.
An assessment can provide valuable insight, but the outcome is only one part of the picture. Whatever the findings, support can help you understand your experiences, build on your strengths and develop practical strategies that make a real difference to everyday life.
What can post-assessment support help with?
Our experienced clinicians have supported thousands of people through ADHD, autism and mental health pathways. They understand that every person’s experience is different.
Support is tailored to your needs and may include:
- understanding your assessment outcome and what it means for you
- psychoeducation and self-understanding
- making sense of your assessment outcome
- exploring strengths, differences and support needs
- practical strategies for everyday life
- organisation, planning and routines
- communication and relationships
- workplace adjustments and self-advocacy
- identifying any additional support that may be helpful
Whatever the outcome, the focus is on helping you understand yourself better and feel confident about your next steps.
Exploring your assessment findings in more depth
As part of the assessment process, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your assessment outcome and ask questions about the findings.
Some people find that, after having time to reflect, new questions emerge or they would like to explore certain aspects in greater depth.
Post-assessment support provides additional space to build on those conversations, helping you develop a deeper understanding of your experiences, strengths and support needs, and identifying meaningful next steps.
Practical support for work and everyday life
For many adults, the biggest question is not the assessment outcome itself but what to do next.
Support can help you explore practical strategies for:
- work demands and productivity
- organisation and planning
- communication
- emotional regulation
- understanding reasonable adjustments
- explaining your needs to others
The aim is to help you identify approaches that feel realistic and sustainable in everyday life.
A personalised plan based on your needs
There is no single pathway after an assessment.
For some people, one session is enough to understand their report, ask questions and identify practical next steps. Others benefit from additional support over time.
Where appropriate, we can also help you explore other services that may be beneficial, including ADHD medication support, therapy or mental health support.
Together, we’ll create a personalised plan based on your needs, goals and circumstances.
ADHD medication support
For adults who receive an ADHD diagnosis through Healios or Melios, ADHD medication support may be available where clinically appropriate.
If you’re unsure whether medication is right for you, this can be discussed during a free consultation with our supportive team.
A private service built on proven clinical foundations
Melios is the dedicated private service within the wider Healios group.
Healios and Melios share the same clinical foundations, including experienced multidisciplinary teams, clinical governance, safeguarding and secure online delivery.
For adults looking for greater flexibility or more direct access to assessment and support, Melios provides a private route backed by over a decade of experience.
Post-assessment support FAQs
Do I need a diagnosis to access support?
No. Support is available following different assessment outcomes, including situations where no diagnosis was given.
Can I access support if my assessment was completed through Healios?
Yes. Post-assessment support is available for people who have completed an ADHD or autism assessment through Healios or Melios.
If you’re unsure whether this support is right for you, we can discuss your situation during a free consultation.
Can you help me understand my report?
Yes. Many people use post-assessment support to talk through their report, understand recommendations and decide what to prioritise next.
Can support help with work?
Yes. Support may include exploring workplace adjustments, communication strategies and practical approaches to managing work-related challenges.
Is ADHD medication included in this support?
ADHD medication support is a separate pathway and may be available where clinically appropriate following a Healios or Melios ADHD assessment and diagnosis.
How many sessions will I need?
This varies. Some people benefit from a single session, while others prefer ongoing support over several sessions.
Can support help if I did not receive a diagnosis?
Yes. Many people find support helpful even when an assessment does not result in a diagnosis. Sessions can help you understand the findings, identify strengths and challenges, and consider what support may be helpful moving forward.
I don’t know what support I need yet. Can I still book?
Yes. A free consultation can help you understand your options and identify what type of support may be most helpful.
Talk to Melios about next steps after diagnosis
You don’t have to work out what to do next alone.
A free consultation gives you space to ask questions, discuss your assessment outcome and explore what support may be most helpful.
There is no pressure to commit to support. The aim is to help you feel clearer, more informed and more confident about what comes next.