Autism, ADHD & cognitive assessment.
For children, young people and adults.
Based in the North East of England.
Why choose NeuroNest Psychology
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More than tickboxes
Our autism, ADHD & cognitive assessments aren’t just here to tick boxes. They’re to help you understand how your brain works, and that’s why all of our assessments include post-diagnostic support.
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No production lines
Every brain is unique, and every story deserves to be heard. Our assessments aren’t just about diagnosis, but about giving you the space and support to explore how you can reach your full potential .
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More living room than clinic room
Assessments don’t need to happen in white, windowless rooms on plastic chairs. They can be done in comfort, with warm cups of tea and real connection.
How it works
Pre-Assessment
We offer a free screening process. Forms are sent via email and completed online, then reviewed and a recommendation made about next steps.
Full Assessment
Full assessments are NICE-compliant. Led by an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist and MDT-based where appropriate, using gold standard tools.
Post-Diagnostic
Following the assessment - A detailed report with real-world recommendaitons. Plus two post-diagnostic sessions. No diagnose and dump here.
NICE-compliant neuropsychological assessments for all ages
ADHD, autism and cognitive assessments and consultation to give you clarity and confidence in your own neurodevelopmental profile, as well as post-diagnostic support to give you direction for your next steps
ADHD, autism and cognitive assessments and consultation to help your child understand their unique strengths and challenges, as well as post-diagnostic support to help you support them going forward
What People Are Saying
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“Dr Laura Surley is simply amazing. She goes above and beyond, to the point where I actually feel like I should be paying her more.”
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“ From the minute I met Laura I felt at ease, despite how scary the process seemed. In a calming environment Laura talked me through the entire process from start to finish, no rush, no time constraints.".”
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“This is not the kind of service you will find with a 'production line' online diagnosis service. She is worth every penny, and more.”
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“From start to finish we felt extremely supported, listened to and understood. In a matter of weeks my son got the support he desperately needed. Had we waited for support on the NHS pathway he would have waited until he’d left compulsory education before he got his diagnosis.”
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“Laura, is fantastic. She was so helpful and supported us through the process of an ADHD assessment for my 16 year old son. She engaged so well with him, and helped him through a difficult time. I would highly recommend her.”
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“Her free screening process really helps to understand if there is enough evidence to proceed and for her to recommend the right route. This meant we could go into the paid assessment with the confidence that it was necessary and that we were on the right path.”t Item
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“Laura is a credit to her profession in every way. She assessed my son for ADHD. Navigating the system is very daunting as a parent and Laura instantly made this so much easier. She guided us as a family through every step. Her commitment and communication throughout was fantastic. All questions were answered promptly and nothing was any trouble at all. She made my very apprehensive 10 year old feel at ease the minute he walked into the room.”
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“Our experience with Neuronest was excellent - way above and beyond our expectations. From our initial phone call to Laura it was clear she really understood our challenges. She showed compassion and insight, that left us feeling reassured and confident she could support us going forward. Our experience thereafter was smooth, timely, thorough, well communicated and compassionate. Laura also has a great skill for making people feel at ease. We would definitely recommend Neuronest.”
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“We have had the most straightforward, compassionate and thorough assessment by Laura. Our daughter has a complicated physical health presentation associated with autism and ADHD. Laura took a really holistic view of all our daughter’s conditions and not only did a really thorough assessment at times and dates to suit us but also helped us find a more local trained clinical to complete the in -person testing who she then worked collaboratively with to think about the results.”
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“Laura and her team have been so supportive, working with her has been like having a weight off my shoulders. The team have gone above and beyond to complete my daughter's assessment, and made her so comfortable throughout the process. I would strongly recommend them!”
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“I have never been treated with such genuine care by a professional in my life. Instead of feeling like an animal at the zoo, being poked and prodded, I instead actually was treated like a human being, and for that I will be forever grateful.”
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“Laura is so kind and caring, it didn't feel stressful or upsetting for any of us and whilst she was meeting all the criteria that was needed, the actual meeting felt more like a relaxed discussion in her cosy living room style office.”
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“I cannot recommend Laura enough. She kept me at the heart of everything she did; she listened, approached my diagnosis with nothing but compassion and understanding at every stage, and provided a detailed breakdown of everything pertaining to my diagnosis (Adhd/autism combo) in the formal document provided at the end.”
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“The report she has produced is excellent, she works hard to ensure she includes everything the NHS will want to see. I can only imagine how long it must take her to write these reports, and you can tell she puts her heart and soul into them. The nicest thing, which we didn't expect was a lovely personalised letter she wrote my son, which was so nice it brought tears to my eyes."
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"It was a fantastic experience, far beyond what we had hoped for. The session (1st consultation) helped us recognise that while there may be some neurodivergence present, we were also reminded that our daughter is only six — a bright, beautiful little girl with her own unique quirks. Honestly, just wonderful. We trust Emma and Laura completely — their authenticity and genuine care shine through. It’s clear they truly have the best interests of both the child and the family at heart."
Key Information
We know that seeking an assessment can feel really overwhelming and confusing. Our ethos is to make the process as straightforward as possible.
The most important things to know about us:
Our assessments are NICE compliant - this means they should be accepted by the NHS.
Our wait times are 4-6 weeks for autism assessments and 10-12 weeks for ADHD & cognitive assessments.
We offer post-diagnostic support as part of all of our assessments.
Before committing to a full assessment we offer a free screening assessment.
Welcome to NeuroNest Psychology
When we say welcome to NeuroNest Psychology, we really mean it.
NeuroNest Psychology was founded to fill a gap in the neurodivergence space - an assessment service that offers robust and high quality assessments in a way that feels compassionate, friendly and warm. From first contact to final farewell (and at all the stages in between) we want you to feel totally welcomed, seen and supported.
More than anything, we want to make the process of assessment and diagnosis smooth and comfortable. Seeking an assessment for yourself or your child is a really big deal, so our services are completely individualised, meaning you’re encouraged to bring your whole self to the table.
We don’t do tick-box production line assessments . We offer a personal, individualised service. Our goal is to give you answers that make sense and feel useful, delivered in a way that’s warm, collaborative, and respectful. Ultimately, we’re led by curiosity and connection rather than checklists and symptoms.
About me
Lovely to meet you, I’m Laura.
After more than 16 years working as a Clinical Psychologist for the NHS (with a particular focus on working with people with learning disabilities and neurodivergence) I left to set up NeuroNest Psychology.
Every brain is unique, and every story deserves to be heard with care. My passion has always been helping people understand their unique strengths and chellenges, because I believe that understanding is what enables us to live life to our fullest potential. I wanted to bring that understanding to more people in a less clinical (and anxiety-inducing) setting. That’s when NeuroNest Psychology was born, in all of its warm and welcoming glory!
More than anything, I want to make the process of assessment and diagnosis smooth and comfortable. Seeking an assessment for yourself or your child is a really big deal. I founded NeuroNest Psychology to offer an assessment service that is both clinically robust and individualised, compassionate and friendly.
Outside of work, I enjoy dips in the sea, spending time with my family, and wearing a lot of leopard print.
I am an HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist - Dr Laura Surley PYL33419.
