Our team of compassionate, fully registered psychologists is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment for both face-to-face and online therapeutic sessions. Tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals, our therapeutic styles, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and mindfulness, aim to create a space where you feel understood and supported. We extend our services to children starting from the age of 8, as well as adults of all ages. We offer face-to-face psychology sessions in Crows Nest, Sydney, as well as telehealth across Australia.

50 mins | $260 (Medicare rebate of $98.95 available with Mental Health Care Plan)

Cognitive assessments, including IQ tests or intelligence evaluations, explore a person's unique learning abilities, highlighting both their cognitive strengths and areas for growth. These assessments offer valuable insights, fostering a supportive understanding of intellectual gifts and identifying areas where extra support may be required.

Assessment instruments:

• Wechsler Intelligence Scale For Children - 5th Ed (WISC-V)

The WISC-V is a comprehensive, individually administered tool designed for evaluating the general thinking and reasoning abilities of children aged six to 16 years. Results encompass a Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (IQ) score, age-equivalent rankings, and composite scores for Verbal Comprehension, Visual-Spatial, Fluid Reasoning, Working Memory, and Processing Speed.

Employed for diverse purposes, the WISC-V aids in identifying intellectual disabilities, giftedness, specific learning challenges, suitable program placement, and guides clinical interventions. Typically taking 1.5 to 2 hours, the assessment is facilitated using iPads for an engaging experience.

Inclusions:

• Parent questionnaire

• 30-min initial parent call for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $880

• Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV)

The WAIS-IV stands as a thorough cognitive assessment designed explicitly for individuals aged 16 years and older, boasting over 70 years of application in gauging cognitive abilities and intelligence. In the evaluation process, individuals engage in diverse tasks like puzzle-solving, responding to questions, and completing various cognitive exercises. The assessment outcomes are subsequently utilised to ascertain the individual's overall intelligence level, shedding light on their specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses.

Inclusions:

• 30-min consult for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $880

Educational assessments evaluate a person's academic proficiency in areas such as oral language, basic reading, comprehension, fluency, written expression, and mathematics, using an objective measurement tool. Results provide insights into specific strengths and weaknesses compared to age- or grade-matched norms. Administered following cognitive assessments, these evaluations are crucial for identifying giftedness, learning difficulties, or disabilities in specific academic domains.

Assessment instruments:

• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Fourth Edition (WIAT-IV)

The WIAT-IV is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to evaluate academic achievement in individuals aged 4 to 50 years. Covering a broad range of academic skills, the test provides valuable insights into an individual's performance in reading, writing, mathematics, and other key subjects. Through its standardised measures, the WIAT-IV aids in understanding an individual's academic strengths and areas requiring further support. The WIAT-IV is often carried out alongside the WISC-V to provide a thorough academic and cognitive evaluation.

Inclusions:

Children

• Parent questionnaire

• 30-min initial parent call for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $880

Adults

• 30-min consult for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $880

Behavioural assessments investigate whether individuals, both children and adults, exhibit challenging behaviours that deviate from age-appropriate norms. These concerns may manifest as hyperactivity, impulsivity, aggression, attention difficulties, and disruptions in learning or social interactions. Formulating an accurate diagnosis may involve parent interviews, obtaining developmental history, diagnostic questionnaires, teacher interviews, school observations, and clinical sessions with the individual. This comprehensive approach empowers individuals and their families to gain insights into the underlying causes of challenging behaviour, facilitating the creation of tailored treatment plans to modify behaviour and mitigate its impact on daily life.

Child Assessment Instruments:

• Conners 4th Edition (Conners-4)

The Conners-4 offers a thorough evaluation of symptoms and impairments linked to ADHD, as well as common co-occurring issues in children and youth aged 6 to 18 years. Building upon the strengths of the multi-informant Conners Rating Scales, this inclusive and fair measure is suitable for parent, teacher, and self-administration, taking approximately 10 to 25 minutes. Designed for ages 6 to 18 (parent/teacher reports) or 8 to 18 (self report), the Conners-4 provides a comprehensive assessment within a brief timeframe.

Adult Assessment Instruments:

• Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS)

The ASRS is an 18-item self-assessment tool crafted to evaluate symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults aged 18 and above. Grounded in the World Health Organization Composite International Diagnostic Interview (2001), the questions align with DSM criteria but are rephrased to capture adult symptom manifestation more accurately. Valuable for both screening and diagnosing ADHD in adults, ages 18 and above, this scale is administered in tandem with a clinical interview with the client and, if required, with a parent to provide important and comprehensive clinical insights.

• Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in adults (DIVA-5)

The Diagnostic Interview for Adult ADHD is based on the criteria for ADHD in DSM-5. DIVA-5 asks about the presence of ADHD symptoms in adulthood as well as childhood, the chronicity of these symptoms, and significant lifetime impairments due to these symptoms.

Inclusions:

• Background/history questionnaire

• In-person clinical interview (50-min)

• Administration of questionnaires

• Report

Rate | $550

WISC-V & WIAT-4

Includes:

• Parent questionnaire

• 30-min initial parent call for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours per assessment)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $1600

WAIS-IV & WIAT-4

Includes:

• Parent questionnaire

• 30-min consult for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours per assessment)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $1600

WISC-V & WIAT-4 & Conners-4

Includes:

• Parent questionnaire

• 30-min initial parent call for background/information gathering

• In-person assessment administration (typically 1.5-2 hours for WISC-V & 1.5-2 hours for WIAT-4. Conners-4 administered via links)

• Report

• 30-min report feedback call

Rate | $2000

If you require other combinations of assessments, please reach out to our team!