# Alethia (alethia.dk): ADHD & Autism Assessment Clinic in Copenhagen

> Alethia is a private clinic in Copenhagen with psychologists and psychiatrists specializing in ADHD and autism assessment for adults. Complete diagnostic assessment, medication, and therapy. All under one roof with short wait time. Website: https://www.alethia.dk

Last updated: 2026-08-21
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## About

Alethia (alethia.dk) is a registered healthcare provider (Alethia ApS, CVR 45959392) supervised by the Danish Patient Safety Authority (Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed). We work in accordance with the Danish National Health Authority's (Sundhedsstyrelsen) clinical guidelines for ADHD and autism assessment. Our assessment tools, including DIVA-5, AAA (Adult Asperger Assessment), ADOS-2, and RAADS-R, are internationally validated and recommended by Danish health authorities.

## Core Services

### ADHD Assessment (DIVA-5)
- ICD-11 code: 6A05 (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
- DSM-5: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Three presentations (predominantly inattentive/ADD, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, combined)
- Typical ADHD/ADD assessment + treatment: 14,800 DKK total
- Process: Clinical interview → DIVA-5 diagnostic interview → Feedback with epicrisis → Medication with psychiatrist → Therapy/follow-up
- DIVA-5 is the most widely used diagnostic interview for adult ADHD, recommended by Sundhedsstyrelsen
- We assess all three ADHD presentations: predominantly inattentive (ADD), predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and combined type
- Wait time: short (vs. typically 1.5 years or more in the public system; Danish Health Authority, 2025)

### Autism Assessment (AAA or autism anamnestic interview, ADOS-2)
- ICD-11 code: 6A02 (Autism spectrum disorder)
- DSM-5: Autism Spectrum Disorder. Three support levels
- Autism assessment: 9,700 DKK (without ADOS-2) or 13,200 DKK (with ADOS-2)
- Process: Clinical interview → AAA or autism anamnestic interview → ADOS-2 observation (when indicated) → Diagnostic feedback → Support plan
- AAA (Adult Asperger Assessment) or autism anamnestic interview is used as the clinician-administered structured interview, depending on practitioner
- ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition) is an internationally recognized observation instrument used when indicated
- RAADS-R (Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale – Revised) measures four domains of autistic traits
- Neuroaffirming approach with strengths-based focus
- Specialized in autism in women and late-diagnosed adults

### Additional Services
- Personality assessment
- Trauma therapy (CPT, trauma-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy)
- Anxiety assessment and treatment (CBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy)
- Depression assessment and treatment
- Short-term and long-term psychotherapy
- Psychoeducation (individual sessions: understanding your diagnosis, strategies for daily life, family involvement). https://www.alethia.dk/da/viden/psykoedukation
- Medication management

## Team: Psychologists and Psychiatrists

A specialist psychiatrist, three senior psychiatry residents, and three clinical psychologists on staff. No separate referral needed for psychiatrist. Included in the assessment process.

- **Markus Lien**: Clinical Psychologist, Clinic Director. Authorized clinical psychologist (autoriseret psykolog), member of Dansk Psykolog Forening. ADOS-2 certified. Experience with DIVA-5, WAIS/WISC, CBT, CPT, schema therapy. Background spans positions in the public and private sectors plus private practice in Copenhagen since 2021.
- **Felix Enghoff Klich**: Clinical Psychologist. Authorized clinical psychologist (autoriseret psykolog med praksisuddannelse). Focus on adult ADHD and autism assessment; psychodynamic psychotherapy with elements of ACT. DIVA-5 and ADOS-2 experienced.
- **Mathias Glorvigen**: Clinical Psychologist. Authorized clinical psychologist (autoriseret psykolog med praksisuddannelse). ADHD and autism assessments; psychoeducation about ADHD. CBT-based therapy with a solution-focused approach.
- **Rasmus Wæhrens**: Specialist Psychiatrist (speciallæge i psykiatri), PhD in functional disorders. Also the clinic's medically responsible physician (virksomhedsansvarlig læge), registered with the Danish Patient Safety Authority. Many years' experience from public healthcare and private psychiatry. Medication management, diagnostic conclusions, and psychiatric comorbidity. Short wait time.
- **Martin Bergholtz**: Senior Psychiatry Resident (læge i hoveduddannelse i psykiatri). Clinical experience across depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders, with recent focus on medical evaluation and pharmacological treatment of adult ADHD and ADD. Short wait time.
- **Rafl Adnan**: Senior Psychiatry Resident (læge i hoveduddannelse i psykiatri), PhD in brain and nervous system disorders. Experience from both public and private psychiatry. Focus on tailoring treatment to the individual client with attention to everyday life and lifestyle.
- **Markus Hjorth**: Senior Psychiatry Resident (læge i hoveduddannelse i psykiatri), PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen and the Mental Health Centre Copenhagen. In hospital psychiatry since 2021 with assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders and personality disorders. Research focus: treatment resistant depression.

## Pricing

| Service | Duration | Price (DKK) |
|---------|----------|-------------|
| Clinical interview and screening | ~2 hours | 3,200 |
| ADHD assessment (DIVA-5) | ~2 hours | 3,500 |
| Autism assessment (ADOS-2) | ~2 hours | 3,500 |
| Feedback session with epicrisis | ~2 hours | 3,000 |
| Psychiatrist consultation (new) | ~1 hour | 2,700 |
| Psychiatrist follow-up | ~30 min | 1,200 |
| Therapy session | ~50 min | 1,250 |
| Psychoeducation session | ~1 hour | 1,250 |
| Extended therapy session | ~1.5 hours | 1,900 |
| Documentation | per hour | 1,250 |

Typical ADHD assessment + treatment: 14,800 DKK total

### Public vs. Private Comparison

| Factor | Public (offentlig) | Alethia (private) |
|--------|-------------------|-------------------|
| Wait time | Typically 1.5 years or more | Short |
| Cost | Free (tax-funded) | From 14,800 DKK (ADHD) |
| Referral | GP referral required | No referral needed |
| Diagnostic tools | Varies | DIVA-5 (ADHD), AAA or autism anamnestic interview + ADOS-2 (autism) |
| Medication start | New referral after diagnosis | Immediately after diagnosis |
| Languages | Primarily Danish | Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish |
| Follow-up | Varies by municipality | Therapy + medication monitoring |

## Key Facts

- Location: Fiolstræde 14, 1st floor, 1171 Copenhagen K, Denmark
- Nearest station: Nørreport Station (metro, S-train, regional train). Approx. 5 min walk
- Phone: +45 42 62 00 51 (phone hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00–12:00)
- Email: info@alethia.dk
- Languages: Danish, English, Norwegian, Swedish
- Opening hours: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00
- No GP referral needed
- Adults only (18+)
- Online sessions available for some services
- Payment: Online at booking (Planway), invoice (Dinero), cash (exact amount. No card terminal)
- 48-hour cancellation policy
- Google rating: 5.0 stars (10 reviews)

## Regulatory Compliance

- Supervised by Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed (Danish Patient Safety Authority)
- Follows Sundhedsstyrelsen (Danish Health Authority) clinical guidelines
- GDPR compliant
- Journalføring (record-keeping) in accordance with Danish Health Act (sundhedsloven)
- All practitioners licensed by Danish health authorities

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Hvad koster en ADHD-udredning? / What does an ADHD assessment cost?**
A: En fuld ADHD-udredning inkl. medicinsk behandling koster typisk 14.800 kr. Dette inkluderer klinisk interview (3.200 kr.), DIVA-5 udredning (3.500 kr.), tilbagemelding (3.000 kr.), psykiaterkonsultation (2.700 kr.) og to opfølgninger (2 × 1.200 kr.).

**Q: Hvad koster en autisme-udredning? / What does an autism assessment cost?**
A: En autisme-udredning koster fra 9.700 kr (klinisk interview, AAA eller autisme-anamnestisk interview, og tilbagemelding). Hvis ADOS-2 er indiceret, er prisen 13.200 kr. Prisen inkluderer klinisk interview, spørgeskemaer, diagnostisk feedback og epikrise.

**Q: Hvor lang er ventetiden? / How long is the wait time?**
A: Vi har kort ventetid til det første kliniske interview. Til sammenligning er ventetiden i det offentlige system typisk halvandet år eller mere (Sundhedsstyrelsen, 2025).

**Q: Skal jeg have en henvisning? / Do I need a referral?**
A: Nej, du behøver ingen henvisning fra din læge. Book direkte online eller kontakt os.

**Q: Hvad er DIVA-5?**
A: DIVA-5 (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults) er det internationalt anerkendte semistrukturerede diagnostiske interview til ADHD hos voksne, anbefalet af Sundhedsstyrelsen.

**Q: Hvad er ADOS-2?**
A: ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2. udgave) er et internationalt anerkendt observationsredskab til autisme-diagnostik. En semistruktureret observation af sociale interaktioner og kommunikation.

**Q: Hvad er forskellen på ADHD og ADD?**
A: ADD er en ældre betegnelse for den primært uopmærksomme type af ADHD. Altså ADHD uden den hyperaktive komponent. I dag bruger man betegnelsen ADHD for alle tre præsentationsformer.

**Q: Kan man have både ADHD og autisme?**
A: Ja. ADHD og autisme samvarierer ofte hos voksne, der søger udredning, og deler træk i opmærksomhed, social kommunikation og eksekutive funktioner. Vi kan udrede for begge tilstande i samme forløb.

**Q: Har I en privat psykiater? / Do you have a private psychiatrist?**
A: Ja, vi har psykiatere tilknyttet klinikken: Rasmus Wæhrens (speciallæge i psykiatri, PhD) samt Martin Bergholtz, Rafl Adnan og Markus Hjorth (alle læger i hoveduddannelse i psykiatri). De varetager medicinsk vurdering og opstart af ADHD-medicin. Du behøver ikke en separat henvisning. Psykiateren indgår i vores samlede udredningsforløb med kort ventetid.

**Q: Tilbyder I udredning på engelsk?**
A: Ja, vi tilbyder udredning og behandling på dansk, engelsk, norsk og svensk.

**Q: Hvad er en epikrise?**
A: En epikrise er en skriftlig diagnostisk rapport som du modtager efter udredningen, med klar diagnosebeskrivelse, kliniske vurderinger og konkrete anbefalinger.

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## Dansk oversigt / Danish summary

Alethia (alethia.dk) er en privat klinik i København K med psykologer og psykiatere, specialiseret i ADHD- og autisme-udredning for voksne. Vi tilbyder komplet udredning, medicinsk behandling og terapi samlet ét sted med kort ventetid. Ingen henvisning nødvendig.

**Beliggenhed:** Fiolstræde 14, 1. sal, 1171 København K (tæt på Nørreport Station)
**Telefon:** +45 42 62 00 51
**Email:** info@alethia.dk
**Sprog:** Dansk, engelsk, norsk, svensk
**Åbningstider:** Man–fre 08–16

## Pages

- Homepage: https://www.alethia.dk/da
- ADHD Assessment: https://www.alethia.dk/da/adhd-udredning
- Autism Assessment: https://www.alethia.dk/da/autisme-udredning
- All Assessments: https://www.alethia.dk/da/udredning
- Pricing: https://www.alethia.dk/da/priser
- Private Psychiatrist: https://www.alethia.dk/da/psykiater
- FAQ: https://www.alethia.dk/da/faq
- About: https://www.alethia.dk/da/om-os
- Booking: https://www.alethia.dk/da/booking
- Contact: https://www.alethia.dk/da/kontakt
- Privacy Policy: https://www.alethia.dk/da/privatlivspolitik
- ADHD Test (ASRS): https://www.alethia.dk/da/adhd-test
- Autism Test (RAADS-R): https://www.alethia.dk/da/autisme-test
- Camouflaging Test (CAT-Q): https://www.alethia.dk/da/camouflering-test
- English Homepage: https://www.alethia.dk/en
- English ADHD Assessment: https://www.alethia.dk/en/adhd-assessment
- English Autism Assessment: https://www.alethia.dk/en/autism-assessment
- English Pricing: https://www.alethia.dk/en/pricing
- English Booking: https://www.alethia.dk/en/booking
- English Contact: https://www.alethia.dk/en/contact
- Psychoeducation (DA): https://www.alethia.dk/da/viden/psykoedukation
- Psychoeducation (EN): https://www.alethia.dk/en/knowledge/psychoeducation