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3.9

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Looking at 75 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being exceptionally kind, professional, and understanding during sensitive assessments. Many people find the overall process smooth and well-organized, with clear guidance and helpful support from dedicated coordinators. Consumers note that appointments are handled with great care and empathy, making families feel entirely safe. However, some people mentioned experiencing frustrating delays and poor communication regarding long appointment timeframes. A few other people also felt that getting in touch via email or phone was extremely difficult when trying to chase updates. Reviewers also noted that missing paperwork or slow responses caused additional stress during an already challenging time.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

RTC is quicker than the NHS who are now going down the route of Needs Led assessment before an assessment can be offered. Waited around 18 months for a combined assessment which is good given waiti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately with Miss communication and not having clear instruction and directions we had a rough start but after over coming speed bumps we had an amazing experience. We were heard supported and t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am so grateful for all their help at Evolve. First assessment was at Exeter and all staff were so welcoming and assuring, which put me at ease. The other assessment and outcome were done by a very l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Evolve for combined assessment. The whole team has been fantastic from start to finish! Very thorough and professional throughout. I just want to say Lauren Britcher is a c... See more

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About Evolvepsychology

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Evolve Psychology

At Evolve Psychology we specialise in high-quality ADHD, autism, combined AuDHD and dyslexia assessments for children and adults. Our experienced clinicians take time to understand each person’s unique needs, providing a supportive and compassionate experience from first contact to final report.

Why choose us

Founded in 2014 by Dr Laura Powling, Evolve was built on a clear vision: deliver expert, evidence-based assessments with empathy, care and attention to detail. We lead the way in neurodevelopmental assessments and provide trusted expert witness services for families, schools, employers and legal professionals across the UK.

Our services

  • ADHD assessment (children 6+ and adults)
  • Autism assessments (all ages)
  • Dyslexia assessments (8+ and adults)
  • Dyscalculia assessments (8+ and adults)
  • Intellectual disability assessments
  • Expert witness services

How you can access our services

You can choose Evolve via NHS Right to Choose or through our private assessment pathway. Whichever you select, our friendly team ensures every step of your journey is clear, comfortable and professional.

Evolve Psychology — specialist assessments that give clarity, practical recommendations and confidence to move forward.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NHS right to chose... Go with evolve

If your wanting a diagnosis and going through NHS right to chose then go to evolve
Professional, friendly and helpful and when you call them they go above and beyond to help
Kept me and my husband in the loop all the time and never made our questions feel like they where silly.
Every staff member I spoke with where always helpful.

January 10, 2025
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Thank you, Bethany-ann, for your lovely review! We're happy you had such a positive experience with us.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

4 stars for Billy…

I have given 4 stars for the zoom calls I had with Billy he was very professional and very understanding, as I am neurodivergent myself he helped by speaking in easier terms and explained everything very supportive throughout all 3 zoom calls.

The face to face appointment for my daughter was more for a much younger child which didn’t really help her engage in the activities yes she spoke about her “obsession” majority of the time.
The diagnosis wasn’t what I expected they couldn’t really diagnose adhd as she didn’t hit the criteria score 🤦🏻‍♀️ we did come away with ASC but feeling they needed to maybe ask deeper questions

November 10, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Many thanks for taking the time to review our services on Trustpilot. We take every response seriously and are committed to improving our service through customer feedback and recommendations. We will take your feedback on board and share it with our clinical team.
Thank you, Evolve

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

We came to Evolve in Harrogate under NHS right to choose as no where in our area at that time was offering right to choose and the camhs waiting list was over 2 years long. We were initially told the wait was 9 months but the wait went up to 12 months due to the amount of referals they had . I was a bit upset not to be directly contacted and told this but found out by chance via a facebook update . Very annoying when your desperate for answers so feel that could have been handled better . The admin and virtual appointments all went without a hitch and i found all staff to be polite and helpful . The lady who booked our appointment was so helpful when i explained we live in the south east so it was quite a journey for us and she went out of her way to book us in the school
Holidays to minimise disruption which i felt was kind .
On the day of my daughters assesment the two staff who interacted with my daughter was fantastic and not phased by her presentation at all . They were professional and complementary of my daughter’s character and put us all at ease .
The day of getting the results went well and was done online and the lady who delivered the news was kind , compassionate and keen to make sure we understood what she had
Told us and happy to answer questions and didnt rush us . There was a delay in getting the written report which i had to chase but overall i feel Evolve handled us well and have correctly diagnosed my daughter which is the main thing.

August 16, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Thank you for your review Carrie, we're glad to have been able to offer such a positive service for you and your daughter!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Evolve were professional but friendly…

Evolve were professional but friendly at every step. The majority of their communication was clear and where there was confusion they were quick to clarify.

September 1, 2024
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Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing service provided but evolve. Great communication and assistance with right to choose

August 10, 2024
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Hi Marie, we're really pleased to have been able to offer a great service and appreciate your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service and so supportive

Where do I start? Right from the start when we went down the right to choose route we had nothing but a great experience.
Evolve were great with constant communication, and just so friendly and professional.
My son had a years wait on the waiting list, our meetings were done over zoom and I couldn’t fault them. The lovely people we dealt with were kind and understanding, they listened to our concerns and so incredibly supportive.
My son is so good at masking and from what he told us he didn’t give much information during his assessment, this stressed us out thinking they may not be able to see it but they saw past the masking. He got his diagnosis and at that meeting we were told the report may take about 4-6 weeks to come through, we had it emailed through less than a week later!

My daughter is waiting for her dual assessment, her wait is a 2 year wait due to the waiting list being so long. I hope Evolve can see through her masking too, and help us with her diagnosis. I can’t thank them enough for their support so far.

October 28, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Hi, we're really pleased to have been able to offer a great service and appreciate your feedback! We look forward to meeting your daughter and supporting you with her journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service.

Brilliant service.
I had chosen this company through right to choose for my daughter as waiting lists for adhd autism assessments were over 4 years in my area. The wait time was 12 months due to increase of demand but this was still better than the alternative.
When there was any questions or queries these were answered quickly and efficiently.
The 12 month waiting list was adhered to as promised and the assessments were in depth and done with great care, patients and professionalism.
We got the results in a reasonable time frame and any delays were communicated and understandable due to needing further information from elsewhere.
I would highly recommend this company and if ever needed again I would definitely return.

October 15, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're so glad you had such a positive experience with us here at Evolve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was seen within 12 month with my…

I was seen within 12 month with my daughter and we were treated with respect and the staff were so nice and helpful

November 7, 2024
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Thank you for your review, Lesley! We're glad to have been able to provide such a positive service for you and your daughter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a very professional

This is a very professional, friendly organisation, if you are considering using your right to choose, please consider this organisation. As I cannot thank the staff enough, for the seamless assessment process for my son. Thank you to Rachel and Shabeena for your support. It has meant so much to us as a family.

January 10, 2025
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Hi Deborah, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review! We take pride in how wonderful our staff are, and are glad you had such a positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Assessment

My son was assessed by evole after waiting several years on NHS, he was seen within 12 months of our registration and the two members of staff we saw we both very understanding of his needs but the both constantly made me feel reassured and at ease. When I had my review phone call I was emotional because I finally had answers for my son and Katy gave me time to compose myself and was very reassuring. I highly recommend this service..

January 7, 2025
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Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us here at Evolve and pleased that we could offer reassurance and answers.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had an incredibly disappointing and…

I had an incredibly disappointing and distressing experience with Evolve Psychology under the Right to Choose pathway. They misdiagnosed my daughter, claiming she was “too sociable” to meet the criteria for autism. Instead, they attributed her challenges to PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) traits linked to her ADHD—something that isn’t even a recognized diagnosis. Unfortunately, after their assessment, my daughter’s struggles escalated, and she could no longer cope in mainstream education just a few months later.

She was granted an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) without issue and placed in a specialist school for children with ASD. Along the way, multiple professionals, including pediatricians and psychologists, reviewed her case. They were baffled that Evolve had not diagnosed her with autism. Eventually, she was assessed on the NHS, where the team was extremely helpful and thorough. They diagnosed her with ASD, confirming there was more than enough evidence at the time of her initial assessment to meet the diagnostic criteria.

I know Evolve will likely respond by claiming that struggles and evidence become more apparent over time. However, this simply does not hold up. My daughter’s difficulties were so significant that she was moved out of mainstream school just months after their assessment. Additionally, Evolve assured me they could see through masking, but their report does not reflect this. I’ve shown their report to multiple other providers, who have all said it is inadequate and doesn’t make sense—especially in its advice around PDA, which they connected to ADHD in an unsupported and confusing way.

This process was incredibly traumatic for my daughter, who was left confused and distressed. Imagine being told by one service that you’re not autistic, only to have others confirm that you are and send you to a school for ASD. Autism isn’t something that “develops”; she was autistic when Evolve assessed her, and they failed to recognize it.

When I raised these concerns with Evolve, they were rude, dismissive, and completely unsupportive. Their attitude compounded the stress and frustration of what was already an awful experience.

I chose the Right to Choose option to get my daughter help quickly, but it turned out to be a serious mistake. If you’re considering Evolve, especially if you have a daughter, I urge you to think carefully. Their inability to provide an accurate diagnosis and the inadequacy of their report caused unnecessary delays, confusion, and trauma.
Searching online it is easy to see others have had the same experience.

January 7, 2025
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Edit 14/01/2025 - Hi Charlotte, many thanks for taking the time to complete a trust pilot review. As you are aware Evolve looked into your case on appeal in January 2024. We hope this gave you some clarity but recognise that you have since been able to get a diagnosis elsewhere. As discussed at the time Evolve follows strict NICE guidance and DSM criteria for diagnosis and endeavour to complete a comprehensive and thorough assessment, although there are sometimes extenuating circumstance. We do apologise for any distress caused, please do not hesitate in contacting us if there is anything you would like to discuss further.

Edit - Hi Charlotte, please can you send your contact details and the name of your child to enquiries@evolveps.co.uk so one of our managers can get in touch with you. Thank you

We are sorry to hear about your experience with Evolve and the distress this has caused you and your daughter. We are investigating this now and will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, kept informed of process throughout.

December 20, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a good experience with us here at Evolve!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend using evolve

I would highly recommend using evolve. Very thorough in finding out as much as they can about the child and very professional in their approach.

December 18, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

We're very glad to hear you had a good experience with us here at Evolve. Thankyou for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Mad ean NHS right to choose referral for 2 if my children which were seen within 12 months of referral and the outcome as much as I hurts I feel are correct with both my children and both are different. They always kept me up to date with things and was always so lovely and professional in my appointments. My younger child is a girl and masks so well but the saw through her and I was very shocked as not many do ! Would highly recommend. One thing that could be make the experience better would be refreshments or magazines etc to keep parents occupied whilst waiting an hour for your child to be assessed.

November 1, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Thank you for your review Charlotte. We're very glad to hear you had a good experience with us here at Evolve and appreciate your feedback greatly!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend

Unfortunately going through a right-to-choose assessment for ASC and ADHD I found them to be unprofessional and incorrect in diagnosis. We had to wait another two years after their non-diagnosis to be diagnosed via CAMHS they don't see past a Childs mask and to be quite honest they didn't look. Very disappointed with them

September 30, 2023
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

Dear Debbie, we are very sorry to hear you felt our team were unprofessional and this is absolutely not how we want our service users to feel about the services we provide. If you wish to discuss any aspects of your involvement with us please let us know. We see many children and young people that mask both autism and ADHD and we always consider this as part of our assessments and assessment outcomes. For some young people difficulties can become more apparent as they become older and then they do meet criteria for a diagnosis,  whereas at a younger age we do not always have all the evidence needed in order to safely meet the criteria for a diagnosis.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the start of the NHS referral we…

From the start of the NHS referral we were looked after very well. Originally referred through our GP, we were kept up-to-date with every step of the process. Every time we spoke to a member of the Evolve team they were professional, helpful and pleasant. The offices are welcoming and friendly with the calm atmosphere you would hope for. Our interview was relaxed and friendly and really helped us to get the best information from memory so we could answer questions as thoroughly as possible. The interaction with our daughter was made fun and engaging for her. She isn't great at new people but she came away feeling happy! On receiving her diagnosis we were given valuable insights into aspects of ASC and advice on where we could find further support. Very happy parents, thank you Evolve!

August 16, 2024
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Reply from Evolvepsychology

We're so glad to hear you and your family had a good experience with us here at Evolve. Thankyou for your review!

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