ADHD Assessment in British Columbia, Online and Clinician-Led
In BC, the hardest part of getting assessed for ADHD is often just getting attached to a family doctor who can refer you. Finding Focus removes that step entirely: book a clinician-led video assessment directly, starting at $399, with your outcome often shared within days.
British Columbia's public route to an ADHD diagnosis assumes you have a family doctor, and that is exactly where many people get stuck. A significant share of BC residents are not attached to a regular primary care provider, and without one, there is no easy way to get the psychiatrist referral the public pathway requires. Even with a referral in hand, non-urgent adult ADHD assessments through the public system commonly take many months, and in some communities a year or longer.
The Medical Services Plan (MSP) covers medically necessary physician services, so family doctor visits and psychiatrist assessments come at no direct cost within the public system. MSP does not cover private psychoeducational assessments from registered psychologists, which commonly run between $2,000 and $4,000 or more in BC, and it does not cover private virtual clinics like Finding Focus. Extended health benefits through work sometimes reimburse a portion; our answer on ADHD assessment costs in British Columbia covers what to check.
The online route sidesteps the attachment problem. You book directly with Finding Focus, no referral and no family doctor required, and complete a DSM-5-TR based, CADDRA-aligned video assessment with a licensed Canadian clinician who can diagnose ADHD for BC residents. Adult assessments start at $399 as a one-time fee; see pricing and how the assessment works. We serve adults 18 and over in eligible Canadian provinces, including British Columbia; see the locations page for the current list, and our answer on getting diagnosed with ADHD online in BC for more detail.
No family doctor required
The public pathway in BC starts with a primary care provider many residents do not have. Here, you book the assessment yourself, directly.
Clear, upfront pricing
Adult assessments start at $399, one fee that includes the assessment and a treatment plan. No surprise add-ons; everything is itemized on our pricing page.
The same care across BC
Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, or a coastal community reachable mainly by ferry: the assessment is identical wherever you connect from, delivered live by a licensed clinician.
How it works
Book without a family doctor
Choose an appointment slot online, often within days, and complete an intake questionnaire. No attachment to a primary care provider, and no referral, is needed to start.
Attend your video assessment
A licensed Canadian clinician conducts a live, structured assessment over secure video using DSM-5-TR criteria and CADDRA-aligned methods, covering your history from childhood through to today.
Hear the outcome, often within days
Your clinician shares their conclusion, often within hours to days of your appointment. If your symptoms point somewhere other than ADHD, they will tell you plainly and suggest sensible next steps.
Begin treatment on your terms
If diagnosed, you leave with an individualized treatment plan. Optional ongoing care through a low-cost membership or pay-as-you-go check-ins keeps support available as you adjust.
Transparent pricing
Adult ADHD assessments start at $399
One fee for your assessment and treatment plan, with optional ongoing care from $29.99/month. Already diagnosed? You may qualify for 50% off your initial consultation.
See full pricing detailsFrequently asked questions
Through the public MSP route the assessment itself is covered, but it requires a family doctor, a referral, and typically a wait of many months. Private psychologist assessments in BC commonly cost between $2,000 and $4,000 or more. Finding Focus adult assessments start at $399 all-in; see pricing and our answer on BC assessment costs for a full comparison.
No. MSP covers physician services within the public system but does not pay for private psychologist assessments or private virtual clinics. Some extended health plans reimburse services from nurse practitioners or psychologists, so it is worth reviewing your benefits booklet before you book.
Yes. That is one of the main reasons people in BC choose an online assessment: Finding Focus requires no referral and no family doctor. If you later become attached to a primary care provider, you can share your diagnostic report with them so your records stay complete.
Yes. Nurse practitioners are regulated health professionals licensed to diagnose and treat ADHD, and may prescribe medication where clinically appropriate. The written report you receive can support conversations with employers, universities, and other providers, though each organization sets its own accommodation documentation rules.
Not currently. In British Columbia we assess adults 18 and over; youth assessments for ages 12 to 17 are presently offered in Ontario only. This page is for general education, so please consult a licensed clinician about your own circumstances.
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