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Psychological Assessments
We are Changing the face of Clinical Assessments
Psychological assessments and testing serve a variety of purposes, including intervention, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
About Us
Its when brilliant minds collide, brilliance is born. That is exactly what happened when two seasoned professionals decide to take matters into their own hands.
Clinical Counsellor Travis Ford from The Catharsis Society and Psychologist Zac Chadwick from the Life Bridge Network joined forces to create a unique and innovative approach to Clinical Assessments. Together, they have developed a practice that combines the best of talk therapy and behavioural analysis to help individuals find the correct diagnosis.
Travis and Zac continue to collaborate and innovate, always striving to improve their practices and help more people heal. They are an inspiration to many in the therapy community and beyond.
Why are Psychological Assessments Performed?
Psychological Assessments are useful tools that assist in providing information for a wide range of issues.
These include:
- Assessing, re-assessing and diagnosing a range of Specific Learning Disorders, that then inform treatment and academic planning
- Assessing for Giftedness and/or twice exceptional Giftedness
- Psychological Assessments are useful tools that assist in providing information for a wide range of issues.
- Help to target specific accommodations within the classroom to ensure optimal learning
- Assessing, re-assessing and planning an informed treatment plan for any cognitive difficulty or disability
- Assessing and providing a treatment plan for a wide range of Behaviour and Behaviour disorders
- Assessing, re-assessing and providing treatment plans and ongoing therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders To access funding under the NDIS
What Makes our Assessments so Different?
Our team have a philosophy of working with the whole person, We don’t stop at the diagnosis – this is only the first step.
We provide comprehensive reports and feedback that explains the testing, why we are testing, what the results reveal about the person, and how we can help you or your child with ongoing treatment and therapy.
We understand that a diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing, which is why we strive to provide clear and concise information that empowers our clients to make informed decisions about their health. Our team is made up of highly trained professionals who are dedicated to providing personalised care that addresses the unique needs of each individual.
We believe that every person is different and therefore requires a tailored approach to treatment. Our team works closely with each client to develop a treatment plan that is specifically designed to meet their needs and help them achieve their goals.
Whether you are seeking testing, therapy, or ongoing support, our team is here to help. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to helping our clients achieve their full potential.
What Services do we Provide?
Pschological adhd assessments
One of the most important tools for diagnosing ADHD is psychological testing, which involves a comprehensive evaluation of a person’s cognitive, behavioural, and emotional functioning.
Psychological testing for ADHD typically includes multiple methods, such as clinical interviews, rating scales, behavioural observations, and neuropsychological tests.
functional capacity assessments
A psychosocial functional capacity assessment, while not mandatory, is an important aspect of the NDIS.
Combining psychometric testing and interviewing techniques to gather information, the FCA provides an understanding of how an individual with disability functions in day-to-day activities, suggesting supports to promote independence in achieving their goals.
trauma informed stress assessments
We understand the complexities that surround the process of assessing an individuals presenting symptoms. We implement trauma informed practice when conducting our assessments.
In our profession we hear too often stories of individuals being “re-traumatised” while undergoing assessment and diagnosis for stress disorders like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Booking Journey
To make your time with use as stress free as possible, we have developed a Simple 5 Step Booking Process.
Look at our available assessments then decide on the one that fits your required needs
Next. complete the online inquiry form, this will take about 10 mins
Once your inquiry is received, you will be supplied with a online booking link to book a 15 min phone conversation with us about your required assessment
After your phone call, we will email you our service agreement and payment schedule*
Finally, sign the agreement and pay the fee. See our Assessment Journey to find out what to expect
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The Journey of a Typical
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The following assessment schedule is the typical client journey for most of our assessments.
Please see the assessment information download (here) for assessment specific details.
Any significant changes to the assessment will be identified to the client before seeing our Psychologist.
1 - The Brief
After we receive your signed agreement and the payment has been cleared, we contact you for a 30 minute briefing phone call to answer any questions, you may have, to book your first appointment with Trav and welcoming to The Best Life Society.
2 - The History
The time between the brief and this first appointment, you will be required to gather specific personal history. Your first appointment is a 1 x 90 to 120 minute session with Psychotherapist Trav. At this appointment Trav will conduct an extensive investigation of your educational, psychological and behavioural history and any presenting concerns.
3 - The Assessment
After your first appointment, Trav will book in your next appointment with Psychologist Zac. This Initial Assessment phase is conducted over 2 x 60 min appointments*.
4 - Stake Holders
Further investigation will be conducted possibly including up to an additional 3 online questionnaires and another 90 min session with Trav. This will more than likely include someone close to you that has known you for at least 12 months.
5 - Results
The final step; we welcome you to a group session with Trav and Zac to discuss what we found and what the next step may be regardless of the outcome. There are options and we will discuss these here.
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