A psychological assessment can help identify a mental health diagnosis, understand what is contributing to your psychological symptoms and can help with developing an effective treatment plan. It can take several sessions and involves an understanding of your history that includes childhood, adolescent and early to late adulthood experiences, family attachment patterns, traumatic events, your personality, your recent life experiences, school or work stressors, your physical and mental health.
A psychological assessment forms part of your initial sessions for psychotherapy. However, psychological assessment can be a standalone service.
