Psychological assessments
You have been wondering for a long time.
Why certain things are harder for you than they seem to be for others. Why you can hold everything together on the outside and still feel like something is not quite right on the inside. A psychological assessment is how you get answers that are grounded in evidence rather than guesswork — and finally begin to understand what has been going on.
Contact to discuss your needs
What a psychological assessment is
More than a test. A fuller picture.
A psychological assessment is a structured, multi-step process used to better understand how a person is functioning across cognitive, emotional, behavioural or developmental areas. It is not a single test. It typically involves a combination of clinical interviews, standardised tools, behavioural observations and where relevant, information from other sources.
The purpose is to build a detailed and accurate picture of a person's strengths and challenges — one that is grounded in evidence rather than impression alone. For many people, an assessment is the first time they have had language for something they have known about themselves for years.
Assessments are available for both adults and children. The nature and scope will depend on the referral concerns and what questions the assessment is intended to answer.
Types of assessments
People seek assessments for all kinds of reasons.
You do not need a referral to request an assessment. These are some of the areas commonly assessed at this practice.
ADHD — adults and children
A thorough assessment of attention, executive functioning and related areas. For those who have wondered their whole lives whether something else is going on.
Learning differences
Identifying how a person processes and retains information and what accommodations or strategies can help them move forward.
Cognitive functioning
Understanding memory, processing speed, reasoning and other aspects of how the mind works — especially following illness, injury or significant change.
Emotional and behavioural
Assessing patterns of mood, anxiety, behaviour and emotional regulation to better understand what is driving present difficulties.
Developmental assessments
For children and youth where developmental concerns have been raised by a parent, a school or another professional.
Workplace and academic accommodations
Providing documented findings that can be shared with employers or institutions to support appropriate accommodations.
What the process looks like
Step by step. No surprises.
Initial contact
You reach out to discuss your concerns and what you are hoping the assessment will address. We determine whether this practice is the right fit.
Intake interview
A detailed clinical interview covering background, history, current concerns and the specific questions the assessment is intended to answer.
Assessment sessions
Standardised tools are administered across one or more sessions depending on the scope of the assessment. This varies by what is being assessed.
Written report
A comprehensive written report outlining findings, interpretation and recommendations — suitable for sharing with schools, employers or medical providers.
Feedback session
A dedicated session to walk through the results in plain language, answer your questions and talk about what the findings mean for you going forward.
Assessment fees
Fees vary by scope and type.
Psychological assessments vary considerably in duration and complexity depending on the presenting concerns, the age of the person being assessed and the purpose of the referral.
How fees are determined
Assessment fees are discussed directly before any work begins. There are no surprises. The fee will reflect the time required for the intake, assessment sessions, scoring, report writing and feedback session. If you have questions about cost or want to understand what an assessment for your specific situation would involve, reaching out directly is the best first step.