Psychological Assessments
At Thrive Wellness and Consulting we offer a variety of assessments.
Having a psychological assessment can be a confusing, overwhelming and lengthy process. We are here to provide you as much information as possible and to help make the process as easy and smooth as we can. If you ever have any questions or would like us to go through things in more detail, please just let us know.
The assessment process can vary depending on whether you have a referral, if the assessment has been recommended by someone else and what types of assessments you need.
On this page you will find the following information
Having a psychological assessment can be a confusing, overwhelming and lengthy process. We are here to provide you as much information as possible and to help make the process as easy and smooth as we can. If you ever have any questions or would like us to go through things in more detail, please just let us know.
The assessment process can vary depending on whether you have a referral, if the assessment has been recommended by someone else and what types of assessments you need.
On this page you will find the following information
- Types of Assessments
- Intake Appointment - find out if you need to have an intake appointment prior to proceeding with any formal assessment appointments
- How to Book
- Referrals for Assessments
Types of Assessments
AutismThese assessments include a clinical interview, completion of observations and interactive activities, completion of online questionnaires (for example: Vineland) and in some cases a cognitive assessment.
A Clinical Intake appointment is required unless you have been recommended for this assessment by a paediatrician, doctor, psychiatrist or school. |
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)These assessments include a clinical interview, completion of questionnaires and in some cases a cognitive assessment.
A Clinical Intake appointment is required unless you have been recommended for this assessment by a paediatrician, doctor, psychiatrist or school. |
Intellectual DisabilityThese assessments usually include a clinical interview, a cognitive assessment (see below for more information) and a Vineland.
A Clinical Intake appointment is required unless you have been recommended for this assessment by a pediatrician, doctor, psychiatrist or school. |
Cognitive AssessmentsThese assessments include a clinical interview and a cognitive assessment. This assessment type is usually requested if someone has had a cognitive assessment completed in the past or there has been some potential cognitive decline.
We are able to complete cognitive assessments for children as young as 2 years and 6 months of age through to people aged 90 years and 11 months. We have the following assessments available:
A clinical intake appointment is not needed for these assessments. Please just inform our administration team that you require this service and the relevant appointments and supports will be arranged. |
Specific Learning DisordersThese assessments will likely include a clinical interview, cognitive assessment, a Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) and other assessment tools as needed (for example: Vineland).
A Clinical Intake appointment is required unless you have been recommended for this assessment by a paediatrician, doctor, psychiatrist or school. |
Victims of Crime (including PTSD testing)These assessments can assist in providing further information as part of an application for the Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme.
A clinical intake appointment is not needed for these assessments. Please just inform our administration team that you require this service and the relevant appointments and supports will be arranged. |
Functional Capacity AssessmentsThese assessments will include a variety of appointments and questionnaires to best suit your needs and the nature of your disability or mental health.
A clinical intake appointment is not needed for these assessments. Please just inform our administration team that you require this service and the relevant appointments and supports will be arranged. |
Mental Health AssessmentsThese could include assessments for Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder etc. A Clinical Intake Appointment is not needed for these types of assessments.
A clinical intake appointment is not needed for these assessments. Please just inform our administration team that you require this service and the relevant appointments and supports will be arranged. |
Other AssessmentsIf you require an assessment that is not listed, please contact us to see if we can help.
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Intake Appointment
Sometimes you will be required to have an intake appointment prior to proceeding with any formal assessment appointment.
The purpose of these appointments is to go through information that helps us to better understand your assessment needs and what assessments may be suitable for you. Please refer to the below image to determine if you need an intake appointment.
The purpose of these appointments is to go through information that helps us to better understand your assessment needs and what assessments may be suitable for you. Please refer to the below image to determine if you need an intake appointment.
How to book an intake appointment
You can book an intake appointment with one of our psychological assessment intake clinicians by:
- Calling us on 03 54 823 1043
- Emailing us at [email protected]
- Sending us a message via our Thrive Wellness and Consulting Facebook page
- Using our online appointment booking system by clicking on the below button
Referrals for assessments
If you would like to be added to our waiting list, would like us to contact you regarding assessments, or would like to refer someone for an assessment, please click on the relevant "Click Here" button below
