Support starts with the right assessment
Our practitioners can conduct a variety of psychological, vocational and personal assessments – supporting you on your life journey.
Psychological assessments
We conduct a range of psychological tests to meet our clients’ needs.
These include:
- Educational assessments
- Neuropsychological assessments
- Diagnostic assessments
- Medico-legal reports
- Family Court reports
- Developmental and learning difficulties assessments, including ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments
- Cognitive, emotional, social and behavioural functioning tests
Vocational and personal assessments
Positive Psychology offers assessments, tests and reports to support you in your work and personal life.
Vocational assessments
- Career, leadership and occupational style
- Work capacity
- WorkCover and Centrelink reports
Personal assessments
- Personality and diagnostic tests
- Screening for various diagnosis
- NDIS, TAC and VOCAT third-party reports
Our assessment delivery process
Most assessments need to be delivered in person. However, certain tests – such as ADHD and ASD – can be administered online or over the phone.
Regardless of the delivery method, the assessment process usually follows these five steps:
Initial engagement
Our assessments team will ask you a range of questions to ensure we undertake the right assessment for you (or your loved one).
We’ll also ask you to complete any relevant intake, referral and consent forms at this time. From there, we’ll outline the next steps for your test.
Intake assessment session
You’ll attend an intake session with the psychologist, so they can gather the relevant information to tailor your assessment.
Processing of assessment quote
The psychologist will liaise with our assessment team to complete your quote, which we will then share with you. Once you are comfortable with everything, you’ll then accept the quote and book your session.
Assessment
Now, you will complete the assessment with the relevant psychologist or team.
The psychologist may also consult with other people – such as family members, carers, educators and relevant health professionals. This enables us to gather a holistic view, improving our diagnostic process and your treatment plan.
Results and feedback
After we complete your psychological report, the practitioners involved will conduct a feedback session. We will walk you through the assessment findings and present recommendations with a variety of healthcare specialists.
FAQs
How long do most assessments take?
The duration of any psychological assessment varies based on the test’s complexity – and the individual. We will advise you on the assessment length at the ‘processing of assessment quote’ stage detailed above.
The entirety of the assessment process, from the quote to the report and feedback session, takes approximately two months.
How much does each assessment cost?
Assessment costs vary due to factors like the test’s complexity, number of practitioners involved, and your individual needs.
Can I claim the cost of an assessment via insurance or Medicare?
Psychological assessments are paid privately. Please contact your private health insurance provider directly to find out if you’re covered – and if so, by how much.
Current Medicare rules do not allow you to claim for psychological assessments.
What qualifications do the assessors at Positive Psychology have?
Every practitioner in our assessments team has a bachelor’s degree in psychology – and often a masters or a doctorate degree.
They are required to complete ongoing professional development in the psychological assessment and diagnosis of various psychological disorders. And have regular peer supervision from senior psychologists who are experts in assessments.
