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Get Clear Answers with a Professional Psychological Assessment
Comprehensive ADHD, Autism, cognitive and academic assessments for children, adolescents and adults, with fast access and clear next steps.
Looking for answers?
Whether you’re a parent concerned about your child, an adult seeking clarity, or a professional referring a client, uncertainty can be stressful.
You may be noticing:
- Learning difficulties or falling behind at school
- Attention, focus or behavioural challenges
- Social or communication differences
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Ongoing concerns without clear answers
A psychological assessment helps identify what’s really going on, and what to do next.
Comprehensive Psychological Assessments
Our experienced psychologists provide structured, evidence-based assessments tailored to your needs.
Assessments include:
- ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Autism assessments (Canberra clinics only)
- Cognitive assessments (IQ and processing)
- Academic assessments (learning and achievement)
How the assessment process works
- Initial enquiry
Tell us about your concerns and goals. - Assessment sessions
Structured sessions using validated tools and clinical expertise. - Comprehensive report
You’ll receive a detailed report with diagnosis (if applicable). - Clear next steps
Practical recommendations for school, home, or ongoing support.
What you’ll gain
- Clarity and understanding of challenges
- A formal diagnosis (if applicable)
- Practical strategies and recommendations
- Documentation for schools, NDIS or workplace support
- Confidence in next steps
Who we support
- Parents seeking answers for their child
- Adolescents and young people
- Adults seeking assessment later in life
- GPs, schools and professionals referring clients
Take the next step
Getting the right support starts with understanding.
Book an assessment today or speak with our team to find the right option for you or your child.
Why choose Northside Psychology?
- Fast access
No wait times for new clients, start the process sooner. - Clear diagnosis and understanding
Evidence-based tools and structured assessments you can trust. - Detailed, practical reports
Clear recommendations for school, home or workplace. - Guided support throughout
We support you from enquiry through to results and next steps. - Flexible access
National telehealth available (excluding Autism assessments).
Book an assessment or make an enquiry
Tell us a bit about your situation and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Featured clinicians
Jack Nolan
Provisional Psychologist, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych
Supports adolescents, young adults and professionals with anxiety, depression, stress, self‑esteem and life transitions.
Michelle Russell
Registered Psychologist, B. Psych (Honours)
Supports adolescents and adults with mood and anxiety disorders, depression, stress, grief and emotion regulation.
Carol Swenson
Registered Psychologist, BPsych (Honours), MAAPi
Specialising in PTSD, complex PTSD, mood disorders, health conditions and personality disorders, with experience supporting military personnel, veterans and emergency workers.
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