EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
Assessment, consultation, and intervention for neurodevelopmental and learning differences.

Raise the Bar Psychology provides a safe, person-centred, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and inclusive space to explore and support each individual's unique strengths, differences, and challenges.

We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest educational and developmental psychology group practices. All our psychologists have a special interest in learning and development. Our ultimate goal is to help people understand and celebrate their unique brains. We do this through comprehensive assessment for ADHD, Autism, learning disorders and more, as well as educational support, school liaison, counselling, career counselling, and parent support.

Progress Consultation - School Outreach & Consultation
Mental Health Assessment for Adolescents | Raise the Bar Psychology

Who we are

Raise the Bar Psychology

Raise the Bar Psychology is a private educational and developmental psychology clinic. We have an extensive background in educational and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinic has been custom designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental differences, individualised needs, and learning difficulties.

How we help

We provide a wide range of assessment services for children, adolescents, and adults. We use assessment tools designed to identify and diagnose:

  • Autism
  • ADHD
  • Learning difficulties and disorders, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
  • Developmental delay
  • Intellectual disability
  • Mental health concerns

Each client receives a comprehensive report at the conclusion of the assessment which has been designed to meet the needs of (when appropriate):

  • NDIS funding applications
  • Centrelink applications
  • Reasonable adjustments at school, university/TAFE and work
  • Individualised Education Plans
  • Inclusive education funding
  • Special provision applications for end of school exams

Assessment Process

Step 1

Booking & Consent

Share your concerns, goals, and needs so that we can match you with the right psychologist and assessment.

Step 2

Clinical Intake

Meet with your psychologist to share background information. Your psychologist will explain the assessment process and what to expect.

Step 3

Assessment

Meet with your psychologist at the clinic. The number of visits depends on the needs of the client and is usually 1 to 3 visits. Ask questions and receive feedback as you go.

Step 4

Feedback

Receive a clear and simple explanation of assessment results. Ask questions. Plan a clear path forward. A comprehensive and personalised report is provided.

Step 5

Ongoing support

We offer child friendly feedback sessions, school consultation, and parent support. Many families return to monitor progress and to review recommendations in preparation for important transitions (e.g., starting primary, secondary or tertiary education).

We’re here to help you identify the most appropriate assessment pathway and to help you through the process and beyond - because everyone deserves a chance to thrive.

We’d love to support you; whether you have a few questions or concerns, want to know your options, or are looking for the best provider for you, book a call with us today.

How we help

What comes next?

Counselling & Consultation

While your journey may start with assessment, it doesn’t end there. We offer one-off and ongoing advice and support for individuals and families to help them understand assessment results and implement recommendations across home, school and work.

Our psychologists also provide person-centred, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming counselling and support for children, adolescents and adults.

Counselling & Consultation | Raise The Bar Psychology
Counselling & Consultation | Raise The Bar Psychology
Group and individual programs | Raise the Bar Psychology
Group and individual programs | Raise The Bar Psychology

Educational Support

We offer individual and group educational intervention services targeting memory and study skills for secondary and post-secondary school students. 

School liaison and consultation services are also available for clients of all ages and their families. 

Parenting Support

Raise the Bar Psychology provides individualised and tailored support for parents seeking to understand their child’s uniqueness and develop skills and strategies for supporting their development and responding to challenging behaviours.

Understanding Parenting Support for Next Steps - Support for Parents | Raise The Bar Psychology
Parenting Support | Raise the Bar Psychology
Study Skills | Raise the Bar Psychology
Study Skills | Raise the Bar Psychology

Study Skills

Strategies and supports for study skills and memory can help reduce stress and improve learning outcomes. We provide online study skills and memory strategy groups ideal for year 9 to 12 students motivated to improve their approach to learning and school. Individualised support sessions are also available for secondary and post-secondary students.

Professional Development & Training

Supervision and training is available for educational staff, psychologists and allied health professionals.

Professional Development & Training | Raise the Bar Psychology
Professional Development & Training | Raise the Bar Psychology

We believe that with the right assessment and support, we can help create an environment where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

We’d love to support you; whether you have a few questions or concerns, want to know your options, or are looking for the best provider for you, book a call with us today.

Where to find us

With multiple locations across Melbourne and Victoria, there is sure to be a clinic best suited for you. Our clinics are located in

  • Heatherton in Melbourne’s south-east, between Moorabbin and Cheltenham
  • Clyde North in the east of Melbourne, next to Berwick and Cranbourne
  • Moonee Ponds in northwest of the Melbourne CBD

We also regularly operate an assessment outreach clinic in Sale, located in Victoria’s Gippsland region.

Reach out to us at [email protected]

Ring us on +1300 785 662