Educational and Neurodevelopmental Assessments

Mental Health Assessment Melbourne

Navigating mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, but everyone deserves the opportunity to feel understood and supported. With the right assessment and tailored support, we’ll help you gain clarity and create a path toward better mental well-being.

To get started, simply complete our online booking form—no referral needed, and there’s no pressure.

Once submitted, a member of our team will reach out to learn more about your goals and what you hope to achieve from the assessment. We’ll also explain the next steps in the process to ensure you’re fully supported.

Mental Health Assessments Melbourne | Raise the Bar Psychology

How Can a Mental Health Assessment Help

Mental health challenges can impact various areas of life, including home, school, and work. They may interfere with emotional well-being, social relationships, and overall functioning. If left unaddressed, these challenges can lead to increased stress, burnout, and difficulty reaching one’s full potential.

A Mental Health Assessment can help identify and understand the factors contributing to mental health concerns. We focus on uncovering the root causes and creating a personalised approach to support mental well-being. Our comprehensive assessment provides:

  • A detailed profile of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges.
  • Insight into contributing factors such as social difficulties, burnout, and co-occurring conditions like ADHD or autism.
  • Evidence-based recommendations for tailored support strategies and interventions.
  • Guidance on accessing appropriate mental health resources and services.

Who Should Consider This Assessment

This assessment is ideal for individuals who may be struggling with mental health challenges, particularly those who are neurodiverse. Research consistently shows that neurodiverse individuals face a higher risk of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, due to the unique social and environmental factors they navigate.

If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to the following, a mental health assessment could be beneficial:

Common Signs & Symptoms of Mental Health Challenges

Neurodiverse individuals may experience a range of challenges that can contribute to mental health issues, including:

Mental Health Assessment Process

An mental health assessment can uncover your unique strengths, differences and challenges, how your brain learns best, and whether you require particular support or adjustments at home, school or the workplace.

At a minimum, it provides clear insights to help you overcome barriers, leverage your strengths and identify supports needed to reach your potential.

Step 1​ : Booking & Consent​

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

1
Step 2 : Clinical Intake

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

2
Step 3 : Assessment

Assessments are delivered using a "hybrid" model. This means most of our conversations happen from the comfort of your own home via Telehealth, with only the essential face-to-face assessment held in person at our clinic.

3
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.

4
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).

5

Your Roadmap to Clarity

Mental Health Assessment Packages

Your mental health deserves a clear path forward. We offer comprehensive assessment packages designed to help you understand your emotional landscape and psychological wellbeing. Whether you are navigating anxiety, mood changes, or complex trauma, we provide a safe, supportive space to uncover the “why” behind your experiences and help you move toward a life of greater balance.

For further information visit our Assessment Packages page.

Cost: $290 per session

2 x 50min sessions

Our Mental Health Screening Assessment is a compassionate, evidence-based starting point for individuals experiencing emerging emotional or psychological challenges. Designed for older children (late primary), adolescents, and adults, this assessment aims to identify concerns early, allowing for the timely implementation of effective support and treatment pathways.

Understanding mental health is the first step toward well-being. This screening provides a structured way to move from “worry” to “action” by:

  • Pinpointing Emerging Concerns: Identifying the underlying nature of emotional or behavioural changes before they become more complex.
  • Tailored Support Strategies: Developing practical tools for the individual, their family, and—where appropriate—their school or workplace.
  • Clear Treatment Pathways: Providing expert guidance on the most effective therapeutic interventions and whether further diagnostic assessment is recommended.
Cost: $2,030

The RBP Standard Assessment Package is most appropriate for clients who have more specific assessment concerns or goals, or clients who have already had some testing completed.

Specific concerns or goals may include:

  • Intellectual Development Disorder
  • School readiness / preparedness / early entry
  • Giftedness / high cognitive or academic ability
Cost: $3,255

(or $2,790 if a cognitive assessment has been completed previously)

RBP’s Autism Assessment is designed for individuals who experience some or all of the following:

  • Difficulty reading cues, maintaining eye contact, or building friendships.
  • High distress with change, a strict reliance on routines, or repetitive movements/speech.
  • Over- or under-sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures or smells.
  • Intense, narrow fixations that dominate daily life.
  • Delayed speech, atypical language patterns, or difficulty with two-way conversation.
  • Persistent challenges managing school, work, or home life.

Cost: $2,990

The RBP Comprehensive Learning Assessment Package is tailored for individuals who may be struggling academically due to one or more underlying challenges in attention, cognition, language, mental health or development of core academic skills in reading, writing or mathematics. Tailored to each individual, this assessment will explore any/all of the following:

  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia)
  • Developmental intellectual disorders
  • Giftedness
  • Cognitive skills
  • Academic skills
  • Mental health problems such as anxiety or depression
  • Strengths and preferences

Book Your Assessment

We believe that with the right support, everyone can thrive. We’re here to help you understand your options, address any questions or concerns, and guide you towards the best path forward for your mental health.

If you’re ready to take the next step or just want to learn more about the process, book a call with us today. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

FAQs about Mental Health Assessment in Melbourne

Depending on client goals, a mental health assessment may fall within the scope of a Mental Health Screening Assessment ($580) or the RBP Standard Assessment Package ($2,030). Enquire Now to find out more.