Psychological Assessments
A complete picture of how a person thinks, feels and functions.
Sometimes the reasons behind a person’s struggles aren’t clear. A psychological assessment brings together interviews, testing and observation to understand a person’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, thinking and daily functioning, and what will help.
Our psychologists give you clear findings and practical recommendations to guide diagnosis, treatment planning and the right supports.
When Is a Psychological Assessment Useful?
An assessment may be a good next step if you or someone you support:
- Is having difficulties with daily life or wellbeing that current diagnoses don’t fully explain
- Needs help identifying whether a mental health or psychological condition is contributing
- Has complex or overlapping concerns, such as emotional, behavioural and cognitive difficulties
- Needs clear evidence for NDIS planning or a plan review
- Would benefit from treatment or support recommendations matched to their individual profile
- Has been referred by a GP, support coordinator, school or another professional
Not sure it’s what you need? Talk to us. We’ll help you work out whether this assessment, or a more focused one, is the right fit.
What a Psychological Assessment Can Include
Every assessment is tailored to the person and the questions being asked. Depending on your situation, it may include:
Clinical Interviews
In-depth conversations about personal history, current concerns, symptoms and life context. This is also where we build trust and get to know the person.
Standardised Tests and Questionnaires
Well-validated tools that measure areas such as intellectual functioning, personality, emotional wellbeing and symptoms, giving objective, comparable information.
Behavioural Observations
Observing how a person interacts, communicates and manages in structured or everyday settings.
Self-Report Measures
Questionnaires about mood, anxiety, relationships and other areas, capturing the person’s own experience.
Neuropsychological Testing (Where Indicated)
Assessment of memory, attention, executive functioning, language and perceptual abilities, useful when there are concerns about neurodevelopmental conditions, brain injury or cognitive impairment.
Information From Others
With consent, input from family, carers, teachers, GPs or other professionals who see the person in different settings.
How It Works
Get in touch.
Contact us or complete a referral. We’ll talk through your questions and what you hope to learn.
Planning.
We agree on what the assessment should cover, and send any questionnaires or forms.
Assessment sessions.
Your psychologist completes the interviews, testing and observation. Number and length of sessions depend on what’s needed.
Feedback session.
We go through the results together in plain language and answer your questions.
Written report.
You receive a comprehensive report with findings and recommendations.
Your Report
The report pulls together information from every part of the assessment and interprets it in context. It includes:
- Background and reason for assessment
- Results from testing, interviews and observations
- Diagnostic impressions, where appropriate
- What the findings mean for daily life, relationships, learning and work
- Practical recommendations for treatment, supports and strategies
With your consent, your report can be shared with your GP, NDIS planner, support coordinator, school or treating team.
Cost and Funding
Contact us for current fees. If you’re an NDIS participant, assessments are typically funded through Capacity Building supports. Not sure what your plan covers? Contact us and we’ll help you check before you commit.
Where We Work
We provide in-person NDIS assessments in Queensland and South Australia, including Brisbane and Adelaide. Ask us about availability in your area and which parts of the process may be possible by telehealth.
Why Positive Moods?
Specialists, not generalists.
We focus only on behaviour support and mental health therapeutic supports, so our assessments are informed by everyday experience of what helps people.
Over six years of experience.
We were one of the first behaviour support companies in the sector, and we know what NDIS reports need to include.
Assessment that leads somewhere.
We also provide Improved Daily Living and Positive Behaviour Support services, so we can help you turn recommendations into action.
Clear, respectful communication.
We explain every step and give results in plain language.
Ready to Get Started?
Phone: 1300 001 470
Email: ndis@positivemoods.com.au
Looking for something more specific? See our Autism Assessments, ADHD Assessments and Cognitive Assessments.