Get clarity with a psychological assessment
PLEASE READ - Kelly is currently at full capacity for assessments and not able to see any new assessment clients for the forseeable future.
Are you experiencing symptoms that don’t make sense? Or perhaps repeating patterns, even when you know they’re not serving you?
Psychological assessment can offer insight into how your system is wired—beyond labels, beyond checklists.
My assessments go deeper than standard diagnostic tools. I take a holistic, mind-body, trauma-informed approach that honours all parts of you. Every assessment is tailored to your unique system.
Different options are available, including assessments focused on neurodivergence. .
Please note I only work with adults aged 18 and over and a 50% deposit is required to confirm booking. The remainder is billed before the assessment report is sent.
Autism Assessment
$1900
+GST
For those looking for a diagnosis and some explanation. .
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1 x 3 hour (online) assessment session
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Psychological questionnaires
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Consultation with other key stakeholders (e.g. someone who has known you since you were young, your GP etc)
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1 x 1 hour feedback session
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Comprehensive report with an individualised formulation that describes holistically how your symptoms developed within context. Formulation informed by attachment styles, the needs of humans at each stage of development and evidence based-research
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Tailored recommendations for next steps and support.
Please note the online format means this assessment is only suitable for people with high-functioning autism.
ADHD Assessment
$1800
+GST
For those looking for a diagnosis and some explanation.
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1 x 3 hour (online) assessment session
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Psychological questionnaires
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Consultation with other key stakeholders (e.g. someone who has known you since you were young, your GP etc)
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1 x 1 hour feedback session
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Comprehensive report with an individualised formulation that describes holistically how your symptoms developed within context. Formulation informed by attachment styles, the needs of humans at each stage of development and evidence based-research
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Tailored recommendations for next steps
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Please note that psychologist assessments are different to psychiatrist assessments.
ADHD Screen
$320
+GST
For those not sure if they should sign up for a ADHD assessment.
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1 x 90 minute (online) session
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Use of DIVA-5 - a global assessment tool for ADHD
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One page letter indicating if (and what kind) of assessment would benefit
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No formal diagnosis but get $200 off a Full ADHD Assessment
Bespoke assessment
$3450
+GST
For those who want extra depth
Feel seen. Finally get the answers you've been looking for. This trauma-informed premier assessment goes beyond standard diagnostic criteria. It includes information on nervous system functioning, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Parts and how these have interacted within your environment over time. DSM-5 diagnoses can also be included at your discretion.
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3-4 hours of one-to-one assessment
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Analysis of psychological questionnaires
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Interviews with relevant stakeholders (i.e. family members, partners, GP - as applicable)
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Trauma-informed comprehensive individual report that specifies nervous system patterns and notable IFS Parts observed.
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Personalised recommendations to improve functioning
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1 x feedback and report review session
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2 x 1 hour follow up sessions to discuss outcomes, progress, gather feedback or engage in IFS informed-therapy.
Gender-affirming care assessment
$380-$570 +GST
For those needing to satisfy requirements of mental health before access to gender-affirming care.
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1-2 hours of online general assessment
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Personalised letter sent to you and the medical professional requesting the assessment.
Clinical psychologist vs psychiatrist
Psychiatrists attend medical school and specialise in pharmaceutical management of mental health symptoms.
A psychiatrist assessment:
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Can provide an 'official' diagnosis
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Compares your symptoms to a diagnostic criteria
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Medical approach grounded in pathology AKA if something is different, then it is 'wrong'
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Prescribes pharmaceuticals designed to suppress symptoms
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May or may not provide a report to the client which details rationale for diagnosis
Clinical psychologists train for 6-7 years in human behaviour, psychology and treatment of mental health difficulties.
A clinical psychologist assessment:
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Can provide an 'official' diagnosis
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Assesses holistically the symptoms you are experiencing and how this compares to a diagnostic criteria
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Approach is specific to the psychologist. I (Kelly) understand our systems to be adaptive and use the resources available to them at the time to find safety and regulation.
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Provides education, skills and (non-pharmaceutical) treatment to target root cause of symptoms
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Provide a report with individualised formulation explaining how the symptoms developed overtime within the cultural contexts the person had to adapt to.