Psychology Assessments North Coogee at a Glance

Item
Information
Service
Psychology assessments only
Clinician
Registered Psychologist
Age range
6-18 years
Base
North Coogee, Western Australia
Travel area
North Coogee through Perth’s southern corridor to Mandurah, subject to location and assessment suitability
Availability
Immediate capacity - no current waitlist
First step
Complimentary 20-minute, no-obligation Meet & Greet
Assessment pathways
ADHD, Autism, Combined Autism and ADHD, and Comprehensive Learning / SLD Assessments
Delivery
In-person assessment components, with selected interviews or questionnaires by telehealth where clinically appropriate

Comprehensive Psychology Assessments for Ages 6-18

Belong Health provides comprehensive psychology assessments for school-aged children and adolescents from 6 to 18 years. This is an assessment-only service designed to help families better understand a young person’s learning, attention, development, strengths and support needs. Explore our broader Psychology Assessments pathway for an overview of assessment options across Belong Health.

Assessments may include clinical interviews, developmental and educational history, standardised assessment tools, questionnaires, behavioural observations, information from parents and teachers, scoring, clinical interpretation, a written report and a feedback session. The exact process depends on the referral question and the assessment selected.
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A diagnosis is made only where the available information supports the relevant diagnostic criteria. An assessment may also identify strengths, clarify areas requiring support or indicate that another explanation or referral pathway should be considered.
Who This Service May Suit
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  • Children and adolescents aged 6-18 with ongoing attention, organisation or executive functioning concerns.
  • Young people with social communication differences, sensory sensitivities, a strong preference for routine or questions about autism.
  • Students experiencing persistent reading, writing, spelling or mathematics difficulties despite appropriate teaching and support.
  • Families seeking a combined autism and ADHD assessment where both areas may be relevant.
  • Parents seeking clearer information about cognitive abilities and how these may relate to learning.
  • Schools or health professionals recommending a psychoeducational or neurodevelopmental assessment.
  • Families wanting practical recommendations for home, school and future planning.
When Another Service May Be More Appropriate

This North Coogee service is limited to psychology assessments for people aged 6-18. It does not provide ongoing psychology therapy, counselling, crisis support or medication management. Children under 6 and adults over 18 may require a different Belong Health psychologist or another assessment pathway. Our team can help direct enquiries to the most suitable service.

Assessment Options

Comprehensive ADHD Assessment

A comprehensive ADHD Assessment explores attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive functioning and the impact of these experiences across home, school and everyday life. Information is generally gathered from more than one setting and considered alongside developmental, educational and clinical history.

The assessment aims to determine whether the young person meets diagnostic criteria for ADHD and to provide practical recommendations based on their individual strengths and needs. ADHD medication is prescribed and managed by an appropriately qualified medical practitioner, not by the Registered Psychologist.
Comprehensive Autism Assessment

A comprehensive Autism Assessment considers social communication, social interaction, behavioural presentation, sensory experiences, developmental history, flexibility, routines and everyday functioning. Assessment methods are selected according to the young person’s age, presentation and clinical needs.

The process is designed to build a balanced understanding of both strengths and differences. A diagnosis is made only where the assessment information supports the relevant diagnostic criteria. Some organisations may request additional or multidisciplinary documentation depending on their own eligibility requirements.
Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment

A Combined Autism and ADHD Assessment explores both areas within one coordinated assessment pathway. This may be suitable where a young person has overlapping experiences involving attention, executive functioning, social communication, sensory processing, routines, flexibility or emotional regulation.

Assessing both areas together may reduce duplication and provide a clearer understanding of how different neurodevelopmental characteristics interact. It does not assume that either diagnosis will be made.
Comprehensive Learning and Specific Learning Disorder Assessments

Comprehensive learning and Specific Learning Disorder assessments explore academic achievement, learning strengths and persistent areas of difficulty. Depending on the selected pathway, the assessment may examine literacy, numeracy and cognitive abilities.
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Where clinically supported, the assessment may determine whether criteria are met for a Specific Learning Disorder involving reading, written expression and/or mathematics. The report may also provide recommendations for teaching, classroom adjustments, intervention planning and support at home.
Available Learning Assessment Combinations
Assessment Option
Main Focus
Literacy Assessment + IQ Assessment
Literacy achievement together with cognitive assessment to better understand the relationship between learning performance and cognitive abilities.
Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment
Mathematics achievement together with cognitive assessment to explore numeracy difficulties and the broader learning profile.
Literacy and Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment
A broad psychoeducational assessment covering literacy, numeracy and cognitive abilities.
Literacy and Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment + ADHD Assessment
An integrated pathway for complex presentations involving persistent academic difficulties together with attention or executive functioning concerns.
The complimentary Meet & Greet helps determine which assessment combination is most appropriate. Not every child requires every component, and additional assessment does not automatically produce a diagnosis.
Not sure which assessment is right?

You do not need to know the exact assessment name before contacting us. The free 20-minute Meet & Greet allows you to explain your concerns and discuss the most suitable pathway without any obligation to proceed.
Enquire About an Assessment
What a Comprehensive Assessment May Consider
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  • Developmental, medical and educational history.
  • Parent and young-person interviews where appropriate.
  • Teacher or school information, with consent.
  • Attention, impulsivity and executive functioning.
  • Social communication, interaction, routines and sensory experiences.
  • Reading, writing, spelling and mathematics skills.
  • Cognitive abilities such as reasoning, working memory and processing speed where relevant.
  • Behavioural observations and functioning across environments.
  • Existing reports, diagnoses and support history.
  • Strengths, interests, protective factors and current supports.
What to Expect
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  1. Initial enquiry: tell us the young person’s age, suburb, main concerns, school year and the type of assessment being considered.
  2. Complimentary Meet & Greet: discuss your concerns, ask questions and clarify the assessment pathway, likely process and fees.
  3. Clinical review: the Registered Psychologist reviews available information and confirms whether the assessment is appropriate.
  4. Questionnaires and background information: parents, teachers and the young person may be asked to complete questionnaires or provide records.
  5. Assessment appointments: standardised testing and interviews are completed in person where required. Selected components may occur by telehealth when clinically appropriate.
  6. Scoring and interpretation: the psychologist integrates assessment results with history, observations and collateral information.
  7. Written report: the report explains findings, clinical interpretation, strengths, areas of difficulty and practical recommendations.
  8. Feedback session: results are discussed, questions are answered and appropriate next steps are considered.

About Our North Coogee Registered Psychologist

Our North Coogee-based Registered Psychologist has extensive experience completing psychological and psychoeducational assessments across educational, community and multidisciplinary settings. Her assessment experience includes ADHD, autism, Specific Learning Disorders, intellectual and cognitive functioning, giftedness and complex developmental presentations.

She is experienced in preparing detailed reports and translating assessment findings into practical, evidence-informed recommendations for families, schools and other professionals. Her approach is collaborative and considers the young person’s developmental history, educational context, strengths, support needs and everyday functioning rather than relying on a single test result.

She has worked closely with school psychologists, teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and other professionals, supporting coordinated planning where families consent to multidisciplinary collaboration.
Assessment Locations and Travel Area

The Registered Psychologist is based in North Coogee and is available to travel through Perth’s southern corridor as far as Mandurah. The exact appointment location depends on travel time, clinician availability and whether the setting is suitable for standardised assessment.

Potential service areas include North Coogee, Coogee, South Fremantle, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Spearwood, Yangebup, Cockburn Central, Success, Atwell, Aubin Grove, Hammond Park, Wandi, Kwinana, Wellard, Baldivis, Rockingham, Safety Bay, Warnbro, Port Kennedy, Secret Harbour, Lakelands, Meadow Springs and Mandurah, together with nearby suburbs along the travel corridor.

Please contact Belong Health with your suburb so the team can confirm travel availability and the most appropriate assessment venue. A quiet, private and suitable testing space may be required for in-person assessment components.

Why Choose Belong Health?

  • Immediate capacity with no current waitlist for this new assessment service.
  • A complimentary 20-minute, no-obligation Meet & Greet before committing to a comprehensive assessment.
  • Assessment-only services with clear scope and transparent next steps.
  • A Registered Psychologist experienced in neurodevelopmental and psychoeducational assessment.
  • Assessment pathways for ADHD, autism, combined autism and ADHD, literacy, numeracy, IQ and SLD.
  • Practical recommendations for home, school and future planning.
  • Collaboration with families, schools and other professionals where appropriate and consented.
  • A family-owned allied health provider supporting clients across Perth, Rockingham and Mandurah.

Fees, Referrals and Funding

Assessment fees depend on the assessment pathway and the components required. The team will explain the recommended assessment, inclusions, expected appointments and total fee before you decide whether to proceed.

A referral is not generally required to make a private assessment enquiry. Medicare or private health rebates may apply only in eligible circumstances and should be confirmed before booking. Scoring, interpretation, administration and report-writing time may not attract a rebate even when some attended sessions are eligible.

The NDIS generally does not fund assessments completed primarily to establish a diagnosis. Assessment reports may provide useful information for planning, but no psychology assessment can guarantee NDIS access, school adjustments, funding approval or another administrative outcome.
Diagnostic Assessments
Total Price
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment - Child​
$1,990​
Comprehensive ADHD Assessment - Adult​
$1,990
Comprehensive Autism Assessment - Child
$3,790
Comprehensive Autism Assessment - Adult
$3,490
Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment - Adult
$4,490
Combined ADHD and Autism Assessment - Child
$4,690
Cognitive & Learning Assessments
Total Price
Comprehensive Learning Assessment (SLD)
Literacy Assessment + IQ Assessment
$2,290
Comprehensive Learning Assessment (SLD)
Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment
$2,290
Comprehensive Learning Assessment (SLD)
Literacy & Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment
$2,590
Comprehensive Learning Assessment (SLD)
Literacy & Numeracy Assessment + IQ Assessment + ADHD Assessment
$2,990
Medicare
Some psychology assessment appointments may be eligible for Medicare rebates when you have an appropriate referral and meet Medicare eligibility requirements.

Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP)
If you have a referral from your GP under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates for eligible face-to-face psychology appointments.
Current Medicare rebates (subject to change) are approximately:
  • Clinical Psychologist: approximately $141.85 per eligible session
  • Registered Psychologist: approximately $96.65 per eligible session
Please note:
  • Medicare rebates apply to eligible face-to-face assessment appointments.
  • Medicare does not fund psychology assessments as a packaged service.
  • Time spent on assessment planning, scoring, clinical interpretation and report writing is included within the overall assessment fee but is not claimable through Medicare.
  • Medicare rebates are only available where the relevant referral and eligibility requirements have been met.

Helping Children with Autism Medicare Pathway (Children Under 13)
For eligible children under 13 years of age, a paediatrician or psychiatrist may refer for assessment of a complex neurodevelopmental condition, including autism.
Depending on eligibility, this pathway may provide access to:
  • Up to 4 allied health assessment services
  • Medicare rebates that may range from approximately $84 to $150 per eligible session, depending on the provider type and Medicare item used.
Eligibility is determined by the referring specialist and Medicare criteria.

Private Health Insurance
Depending on your level of extras cover, you may be eligible to claim rebates for psychology services through your private health insurer.
Typical rebates commonly range from approximately:
  • $50-$120 per eligible session
Please note:
  • Rebate amounts vary between health funds and policies.
  • Medicare and private health rebates cannot usually be claimed for the same appointment.
  • We recommend checking directly with your insurer before your assessment to confirm your level of cover.

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
The NDIS does not generally fund diagnostic psychology assessments.
However, psychology assessment reports may assist individuals and families by providing information about strengths, support needs and functional presentation.
Where appropriate, assessment findings may also assist discussions regarding future planning and supports.
Funding decisions remain the responsibility of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and are based on their own eligibility criteria and funding guidelines.

Centrelink (Disability Support Pension)
For eligible individuals, psychology assessment reports may provide supporting clinical information for a Disability Support Pension (DSP) application.
Depending on the assessment completed, reports may include information regarding:
  • assessment findings
  • clinical interpretation
  • functional impact
  • diagnostic considerations where appropriate
  • recommendations
A psychology assessment is only one component of the information considered by Centrelink.
Eligibility for the Disability Support Pension is determined independently by Centrelink according to current legislation and assessment requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What ages does the North Coogee Registered Psychologist assess?
This service is available for children and adolescents aged 6-18. Suitability also depends on the referral question, assessment required and the psychologist’s clinical review.

Does this psychologist provide ongoing therapy?
No. This is an assessment-only service. Belong Health can discuss other services if ongoing therapy, counselling or another form of support is required.

Do you currently have a waitlist?
No. The new North Coogee Registered Psychologist currently has immediate capacity for suitable assessment enquiries. Availability can change as appointments are booked.

What is the complimentary 20-minute Meet & Greet?
It is a free, no-obligation conversation where you can explain your concerns, ask questions and discuss which assessment pathway may be appropriate before deciding whether to proceed.

Can the psychologist complete ADHD and autism assessments?
Yes. The available services include comprehensive ADHD assessments, comprehensive autism assessments and combined autism and ADHD assessments for suitable clients aged 6-18.

What learning assessments are available?
Options include literacy and numeracy assessment only; literacy plus IQ; numeracy plus IQ; literacy and numeracy plus IQ; and literacy, numeracy and IQ combined with an ADHD assessment.

Does a learning assessment diagnose dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia?
Where the assessment evidence supports the relevant diagnostic criteria, the psychologist may diagnose a Specific Learning Disorder involving reading, written expression and/or mathematics. A diagnosis is not guaranteed.

Does every learning assessment need an IQ assessment?
No. The most appropriate components depend on the referral question, existing information and the type of difficulty being investigated. The psychologist will discuss the available options during the Meet & Greet.

Can assessments be completed at home or school?
The psychologist can travel from North Coogee through southern Perth to Mandurah. The venue must be quiet, private and suitable for standardised testing. Some settings may not be appropriate for all assessment components.

Can any parts of the assessment be completed by telehealth?
Some interviews, feedback sessions or questionnaires may be completed by telehealth where clinically appropriate. Standardised testing may require an in-person appointment.

Do I need a referral?
A referral is not generally required for a private assessment enquiry. A specific referral may be necessary if you intend to seek an eligible Medicare rebate, so confirm the pathway before booking.

Will the assessment guarantee school, NDIS or other funding?
No. A report may provide clinical information and recommendations, but eligibility and funding decisions are made by the relevant organisation under its own criteria.

Will we receive a written report?
Comprehensive assessments generally include a written report and feedback session. The exact inclusions will be explained before the assessment begins.

What should I provide before the assessment?
Useful information may include school reports, previous assessment reports, medical or developmental information, intervention history and details of the concerns observed at home or school. The psychologist will advise what is required.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
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Our new North Coogee Registered Psychologist currently has immediate capacity for psychology assessments for children and adolescents aged 6-18. Begin with a complimentary 20-minute Meet & Greet to discuss your concerns, ask questions and identify the most suitable assessment pathway.

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