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Psychopathology and diagnostic clarification
A second opinion where the picture is complicated or contested.
What it covers
- A detailed clinical interview and a review of history and earlier reports
- Standardised measures of personality and symptoms, chosen for the question
- A written opinion on diagnosis for the referrer or treating team
Who it is for: Adults, usually on referral
How it works
We confirm the question and who it is for. Then come the assessment appointments, sometimes over more than one visit. You receive a written report and a feedback session to talk it through.
Time: Time depends on the question; we confirm it in your written quote before anything is booked.
Fees and funding
Assessment is a private-fee service. Medicare's Better Access items cover therapy sessions, not assessment. Medicare's rebate for psychological assessment is narrow: item 82000, for people under 25 with a complex neurodevelopmental disorder or eligible disability, on referral from a paediatrician or psychiatrist (for an eligible disability, a GP or another specialist can also refer), in person or by telehealth. NDIS, DVA and insurer-funded assessments are accepted.
How long until I get the report?
We confirm timing when you book. Complex assessments can take longer.
Related assessments
Enquire about psychopathology and diagnostic clarification
Tell us what you need and we will confirm the right assessment, or the right combination, and quote in writing before anything is booked.