A cognitive assessment can be described as – a detailed map of how someone thinks, learns, and processes information. It’s a structured process, using well-established tools tailored to different age groups.
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn currently offers psychological assessments for children, young people and adults in the Canberra community. All psychological testing is completed by an appropriately qualified and experience psychologist employed by Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn.
What is psychological testing?
Psychological testing is a form of assessment conducted by a psychologist to gather information about how people think, feel, behave and react. The focus of the psychological assessment will vary depending on its purpose and what needs to be measured or assessed. Such assessments generally include gathering information about the individual and may include a clinical interview, observation, consultation with other professionals and formal psychological testing, which involves the administration, scoring and interpretation of a relevant psychological test.
Psychologists take the information they have gathered to develop a bigger picture of an individual’s abilities and capabilities. This information is then used to provide recommendations around future treatment, support and services that appear suitable for the individual’s current or future needs. This information is formally written and presented in the form of a psychological report which is presented and explained to the individual and sent to any other relevant services that the individual would like involved.
What psychological tests are offered at Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn?
Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn currently offers the following psychological testing:
What does it practically involve?
Psychological assessments will begin with an initial intake telephone call to the individual being referred (if over 18 years of age) or their primary carer (if under 18 years of age). This initial contact is to gather brief information about the suitability of the referral including what is the reason for the referral and what testing you are hoping to obtain. This is necessary to confirm that our service can offer you the appropriate testing that you need or are seeking.
If we are able to provide a psychological assessment that meets your needs, we will put the client on the waitlist and when a clinician becomes available, the client is then assigned to the clinician. The Clinician assigned to the client will then make a phone call to the client to book an initial clinical interview. Once the clinical interview is conducted, we will schedule a future appointment with the individual to conduct the psychological testing. The total time of the assessment/s may vary and any observations of the individual’s behaviour during testing may also be included in the written report.
Once the testing is complete, your allocated clinician will score and interpret the testing results of the testing and what this means regarding future recommendations. This is provided within a feedback session, prior to the final report being provided to the client.
Results of the psychological assessment are confidential and will only be released with written permission or if mandated by a court of law. Client data is stored according to Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn policy.
How much does it cost?
Pricing for the testing and report is dependent on the assessments that are required and can range from $1190 – $1490.
Please be aware that fees may change dependent on the outcome from the clinical interview/cognitive assessment. If any changes need to be made (i.e., additional tests run) this will be communicated to you to ensure that you are fully informed and consent to these changes prior to them being implemented.
How do I refer?
If you are interested in pursuing psychological testing with Marymead CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn, please contact our team on:
Ph: (02) 6162 6100 (between 9am and 5pm)
Email: [email protected]
Please download the referral form here and email the completed referral form to [email protected]
Alternatively, you can speak to your relevant school or workplace around accessing this service.
