Preparing for an Adult Assessment

Psychological Assessment for Adults

At Raise the Bar Psychology, we offer comprehensive psychological assessments for adults seeking a deeper understanding of their cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and behavioral patterns.

Our assessments are tailored to your individual needs and may include evaluations of cognitive functioning, personality, emotional regulation, and interpersonal dynamics. We use a variety of assessment methods, including clinical interviews, standardised tests, and behavioural observations, to provide a thorough and accurate understanding of your unique strengths and challenges.

Our assessments can be helpful in identifying underlying issues contributing to difficulties you may be experiencing, clarifying diagnoses, and guiding treatment planning.

Your First Appointment

Complete the background information and consent forms.
Complete the payment details form.
Submit payment to confirm your booking.
Please provide any relevant previous assessment reports or medical records to [email protected].

Preparing for Your Assessment

Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time to allow yourself time to settle in.
You are welcome to bring a drink and snacks with you.
You can find information about your psychologist on our Team Page to help you prepare for your first meeting.
Take some time to reflect on the reasons for seeking assessment and what you hope to gain from the process.

Assessment Process

While each assessment is tailored to the individual, our general process includes an initial intake session, assessment sessions, consultation with other professionals as needed, report writing, and a feedback session to review the results and recommendations.

The feedback session is typically scheduled 4 weeks after the final assessment session to allow sufficient time for report preparation. In some cases, and with your consent, we may recommend gathering additional information from other sources to enhance the assessment.

Your psychologist will discuss this with you if necessary.

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 test results. Ask questions. Plan a clear path forward. A comprehensive and personalised report is provided.

Step 5

Post-Assessment Support

We offer child friendly feedback sessions, school consultation, counselling, and parent support. Many families return to monitor progress and to review recommendations in preparation for important transitions (i.e. 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.