Our approach includes supportive interviews, detailed observations, and standardised tests with clients and the trusted people in their network to examine areas such as social cognition, communication, behaviour, and sensory processing.
Our Psychological Assessment & Testing Process
Are you considering Psychological, Educational or Behaviour Assessment for yourself or your child? Has your child’s school or paediatrician recommended testing as the next step? Whether you are an adult wondering about ADHD, or looking for support for your child, we understand this can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help you through the process!
Initial Consultation: At Bridges Counselling we offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation where an experienced Psychologist will discuss your concerns and developmental history. This helps us get a clear understanding of your needs. Following this, we’ll provide you with a personalised quote detailing intended assessment instruments and all costs along with our terms and conditions, ensuring you have a clear understanding of what is involved right from the start.
Comprehensive Assessment: Our approach includes supportive interviews, detailed observations, and standardised tests with clients and the trusted people in their network to examine areas such as social cognition, communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. Our tests are conducted by a qualified Psychologist and can be a combination of in person or online over a period of several weeks.
Working with Professionals: Our team works closely with other specialists you may like to nominate such as family members, teachers, paediatricians, psychologists, carers and various specialists to gather a complete view of your needs.
Feedback and Recommendations: Once the assessment process is complete, we will provide you with a detailed report that is confidential, the property of the client or the parent and includes our findings, recommendations, and a personalised plan for moving forward. For children, and with your permission, we can also provide copies of this report to your child’s school to help with developing support strategies. This report can also be used for Paediatricians, Health professionals, Educational Institutions, NDIS or Government agencies.
In the testing process our Registered Psychologists follow the testing guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society, “Practice guide for the use of psychological tests and instruments” developed and continued by the APS Testing Expert group in 1996.
What kind of tests do we offer?
Our assessments can be completed face to face or remotely and are designed to offer insights that can support you and your child in making informed decisions. Some of our tests include:
- IQ and intelligence testing: Understanding your child’s cognitive abilities.
- Functional testing: providing an overview of your child’s daily living skills.
- Academic Testing: Measure your child’s academic ability in all key learning areas compared to a large population of Australian and New Zealand children.
- ASD/Autism screening: Determine if further assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder might be helpful.
- ADHD diagnosis: Exploring features of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children and adults.
- Child development assessments: Tracking your child’s growth and milestones from an early age.
- NDIS reviews: Supporting your child’s needs for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
How much does an Assessment cost?
| Assessment Battery | Price Range |
| Mental Health Assessment including ADHD, and ASD Screening. | $1600 – $1900* |
| Cognitive, Functional and Academic Assessments. | $1900 – $2200* |
| Cognitive, Functional, Learning and mental Health Assessment. | $2200 – $2500* |
| Screening for ADHD and ASD. | $1000 – $1500* |
*Please note that all costs are approximate, and a personalised quotation will be provided based on your individual circumstances
Some common Test Instruments used at Bridges Counselling
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, 5th Edition (WISC-V) – Measures Intellectual Disability, Gifted and Talented, Attention Problems and detects Intellectual Disability and Learning Problems ages 6-17 years old.
Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System, 3rd Edition (ABASIII) – measures the functional skills necessary for the daily living of individuals from birth to 89 years of age.
Wechsler Individual Achievement Test, 3rd Edition (WIATTIII) – Measures Learning Problems, Dyslexia, Intellectual Disability and Attention problems ages 4-20.
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale IV (WAIS-IV) – Measures Intellectual Disability, Attention problems, Learning problems in adults 16-90 years of age.
Social Responsiveness Scale 2nd Edition (SRS2) – measures features of Autism Spectrum Disorder and discriminates which symptoms may belong to other disorders in ages 4 to adults.
Connors 4th Edition – provides a comprehensive assessment of symptoms and impairments associated with AD/HD and common co-occurring problems and disorders in children and youth aged 6-18 years.
Connors Adult rating Scales (CAARS) – A multi-dimensional assessment of adult ADHD. Measures the presence and severity of ADHD in adults ages 18 and older.
Easy booking process
Ring for a free consultation
Discover the ease of booking an appointment with us. Our experienced Practice Managers will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have during a free 15-minute consultation.
Choose a therapist
Our Practice Managers will explain your options and guide you in making an informed decision about which therapist is best suited to your needs.
Choose a time
Choose a convenient time, including after hours. We offer both in-person and telehealth meetings. Generous concessions are available for those facing financial difficulties.