At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we offer comprehensive psychometric assessments and psychological testing services by experienced psychologists trained in standardised, empirically validated assessment tools.
- ✓Provide accurate, evidence-based insights to support diagnostic clarification.
- ✓Identify clinical strengths and challenges to understand functioning and capacity.
- ✓Guide personalised support or treatment recommendations with clear, tailored outcomes.
If you’re looking for professional, reliable psychological assessments in Melbourne, our private practice provides a thoughtful, collaborative approach focused on understanding the whole person — not just symptoms.
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When Psychological Testing Is Helpful & What an Assessment Can Clarify
Psychological testing may be helpful when there is uncertainty about how an individual is functioning, or when additional clarity is needed to guide support, treatment, or planning across life domains such as work, study, or daily living.
Our psychologists take a thoughtful, individualised approach to psychological testing, ensuring assessments are meaningful, clinically relevant, and aligned with each person’s goals and needs.
Our Melbourne psychologists provide:
- ✓Empirically validated psychological assessment tools and diagnostic accuracy.
- ✓Understanding of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning patterns.
- ✓Identifying factors impacting wellbeing, performance, or daily capacity.
Not Sure Whether Psychological Testing Services Can Help?
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What Our Psychologists Often Help With:
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - ➜
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ➜
Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia - ➜
Intellectual Difficulties and Disability - ➜
Developmental Delay - ➜
Giftedness and Exceptionality - ➜Comprehensive NDIS Assessment with Report
Common Standardised Tests Available:
- ➜Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scales (CAARS-2)
- ➜Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule
- ➜Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosis Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS)
- ➜Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Adults & Children
- ➜Wide Range Assessment of Memory & Learning
- ➜Child Behavioural Checklist
- ➜Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scale (ABAS)
What to Expect from Your Psychometric, Psychological, and Cognitive Assessment in Melbourne
When to Seek a Psychological or Psychometric Assessment
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Academic & Workplace Challenges
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Challenges in work performance or difficulties in reading or writing - ➜
Facing challenges in the workplace and academic pursuits - ➜
Falling behind at university or higher education
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Understanding Strengths
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Recognising personal strengths and difficulties - ➜
Understand verbal comprehension & reasoning abilities - ➜
Assessing working memory and processing speed
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Insight & Emotional Understanding
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Frequently feeling misunderstood or receiving workplace feedback - ➜
Seeking diagnostic clarity or a deeper understanding of functioning - ➜
Developing self-compassion and confidence through insight
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Functional Capacity & NDIS Support
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Informing functional capacity and support needs in disability settings - ➜
Supporting NDIS access, reviews, and goal development - ➜
Assistance with NDIS applications and daily living support planning
What to Expect From Psychometric Testing With a Psychologist in Melbourne?
What To Expect With An Assessment Completed By A Psychologist
Our goal is to ensure that you have a better understanding of yourself and the resources to make informed decisions about your mental health. Psychologists may gather information from multiple sources including parents, teachers, and other professionals to provide a comprehensive understanding.
- ➜ Psychologists provide a warm and supportive consultation to discuss concerns and outline the assessment process.
- ➜ Assessments are thorough, may take several hours, and include breaks to ensure client comfort.
- ➜ Feedback sessions are offered to explain results and diagnostic findings, along with individualised recommendations in a supportive environment.
- ➜ Comprehensive reports are written by the psychologist providing the diagnostic assessing, which include detailed analysis of standardised psychometric tools, recommendations, and guidance for further evaluation or treatment.
- ➜ Our integrated care approach allows clients to engage with a psychologist within 1–2 weeks should they wish for pharmacological treatment, establishing an integrative care team and high level of therapeutic support.
How is the Psychometric Assessment Individualised to My Needs?
At the initial consultation, a warm and compassionate psychologist will discuss your concerns and design an individualised psychometric assessment tailored to your specific needs.
Depending on the referral concern, our psychologists may examine the following areas:
- ➜ Cognitive Strengths and Difficulties (IQ): Assessment of verbal and visual abilities, working memory, reasoning, and processing speed to provide a clear picture of your cognitive profile.
- ➜ Academic Skills and Learning: Evaluation of writing, reading, listening comprehension, mathematics, and problem-solving to understand learning strengths and difficulties.
- ➜ Executive Functioning: Assessment of everyday skills essential for learning and life tasks, including memory, attention, self-regulation, and organisation.
- ➜ Adaptive and Functional Skills: Assessment of daily functioning, self-care, communication, coping skills, and socialisation.
FAQ
What types of psychological assessments do you offer?
We offer comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning difficulties, intellectual difficulties, giftedness, specific learning disorders, cognitive strengths and difficulties, emotional and behavioural functioning, and adaptive skills.
Who can benefit from a psychological assessment?
Individuals of all ages can benefit, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Psychological assessments help identify strengths and challenges, support NDIS applications, improve workplace or academic functioning, and guide personalised mental health interventions.
How is a psychological assessment conducted?
Assessments begin with an initial consultation to understand referral concerns and developmental history. Standardised tests are administered, often over one or two sessions. Our psychologists provide a comfortable, safe environment, followed by a feedback session and a detailed report with recommendations either in-person in Armadale or via telehealth.
Can I have a psychological assessment for ADHD or Autism?
Yes, we conduct specialised ADHD and Autism assessments using empirically validated tools such as the Brown EF/A Scales, ADOS, and MIGDAS. These assessments are designed to provide accurate diagnoses and guide interventions.
Do you offer assessments for NDIS support?
Yes, our psychological assessments can inform NDIS applications, help access additional supports and funding, and provide guidance for capacity-building goals and personalised care.
Are online assessments available?
We provide flexible assessment options, including telehealth consultations and online assessments for eligible clients across Australia, ensuring comprehensive testing and feedback in a convenient format.
What can I expect after completing a psychological assessment?
Following the assessment, you will receive a detailed report outlining strengths, challenges, and recommendations for interventions or further support. Our psychologists offer a feedback session to discuss results and provide guidance for next steps.
How can Positive Wellbeing Psychology help?
Book your consultation today and have your assessment completed with minimal wait time by our integrative team of experienced psychologists and psychiatrists. Our professional team ensures a seamless, supportive, and personalised assessment experience.
At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, our highly experienced psychologists use validated psychometric and psychological assessments to provide accurate diagnoses of learning and developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and specific learning disorders.
Make an Appointment
At Positive Wellbeing Psychology, we offer flexible appointments with our psychologists during the day, evening, or weekends, both in-person at our Melbourne psychology practice or online via telehealth.
Our team of psychologists hold full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and adhere to ethical guidelines as mandated by the Psychologists Registration Board and the Australian Psychological Society. Our clinical practice is founded on evidence-based treatment methods, offering psychological testing services for various clinical issues including ADHD and autism. Utilising standardised assessment tools and processes ensures our psychological testing services deliver precise diagnoses, providing a comprehensive overview of strengths and challenges.