We offer Psychological Support & Assessment
We offer neuroaffirming psychological intervention, assessment, and animal assisted therapy, tailored to each person’s unique strengths and needs.
Our clinic is designed to be a safe, affirming space - with sensory-friendly environments, therapy dogs onsite, flexible session spaces on offer (including indoor, outdoor, and sensory regulation space settings), and a variety of sensory tools available.
We honour diverse communication styles, use neuroaffirming language, and deliver gold standard assessments grounded in current best practice. Our team includes clinicians with lived experience and training in the latest neuroaffirming approaches.
We welcome you to explore this space with us - just as you are.
Psychological Assessments are a key part of our clinic's approach, offering a comprehensive understanding of an individual's mental health, cognitive profile and neurodiversity through a detailed evaluation. These assessments provide valuable insights that guide personalised treatment plans and support holistic well-being.
At Inner Light Allied Health, we offer comprehensive psychological assessments designed to identify and understand neurodevelopmental differences such as Autism, PDA, OCD, ADHD, and Learning difference (including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and intellectual disability). These assessments are conducted in a warm, friendly, and relaxed environment where our clients feel supported and respected throughout the process. Our approach is tailored uniquely to each individual, focusing on identifying strengths and areas for support, aiding in developing effective strategies for managing and embracing these differences.
Assessment
The assessment process
We offer assessment for people aged five and above for the following referral questions:
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Autism/Autistic Brain styles
Behaviour/attention challenges across the lifespan
Depression
IQ - gifted/talented and intellectual disability profiles and strengths
Learning Challenges
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social and emotional challenges
Specific Learning Disorders including Dyslexia (reading), Dyscalculia (mathematics), and Dysgraphia (writing)
Intake Session
The initial intake session is where you meet your psychologist for the first time to discuss your concerns, questions, and experiences. The intake is generally a parent-only session if the assessment is for someone younger than 18. However, each young person is welcome to join to discuss the process and ask questions. This session is where the assessment process is discussed further, and goals for the assessment are made collaboratively in this session – we call this the referral question. Shortly after this meeting, forms are sent via email. These forms are asked to be completed online by the individual, an interpreter (someone who shares a close relationship with that person), their teacher or parents.
Assessment Sessions
Assessment sessions are generally face-to-face and consist of either play sessions, parent sessions, or the administration of formalised assessment tools (such as a structured interview or cognitive or academic assessment). However, the number of required assessment sessions may vary, depending on the referral question or the concerns or questions raised during the intake session. The number of assessment sessions can generally be between 1 and 4. The specific number of assessment sessions required is nominated during the intake session.
Psychological Report
The psychological report is a formal document that may vary in length. The required report will be brief, standard or comprehensive, depending on the referral question.
Feedback Session
Depending on each individual's preference, this session is either face-to-face or via telehealth. The report is presented in the feedback session, and the results are discussed in detail. In addition, this session will discuss the referral question and findings. An appointment will be made for a feedback session six weeks following the return of the final form. Additionally, following full payment, a PDF version of the report will be emailed.
Types of assessment reports
Brief Psychological Report
The brief psychological report generally consists of only one cognitive, academic or social-emotional measure. The brief assessment package may be appropriate when there is a pre-existing diagnosis or a full comprehensive report is not required.
Standard Psychological Report
The Standard report is required when the assessment requires a combination of cognitive, academic or social-emotional measures. For example, this package may be appropriate for evaluation for Autism, Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities or Trauma.
Comprehensive Report
The comprehensive report is required when the assessment requires a combination of 3 or more cognitive, academic or social-emotional measures. For example, this package may be appropriate for the evaluation of Autism and Specific Learning Disorders.
Pricing & Summary
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Please note, we are not an emergency service. For immediate assistance or if you require support in case of a crisis, we encourage you to contact the following emergency numbers:
Emergency Services: 000
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14 (for crisis support and suicide prevention)
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 (for mental health support)
Parentline 1300 30 1300 (8 am – 10 pm, seven days a week)
13YARN 13 92 76 (support for first nations people)
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 (for domestic violence support)