Services
Therapy
Aim Higher Psychology is NOT currently accepting referrals for ongoing therapy appointments, however there is still availability in terms of assessments. For convenience, please submit an enquiry through the 'Contact Me' section at the bottom of the page, and you will be contacted as soon as possible.
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With a range of modalities offered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, therapy is tailored to the individual’s needs and preferences.
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A range of presentations are addressed through Aim Higher Psychology, including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, behavioural and emotional difficulties, trauma, relationship building, and stress management.
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Therapy services are offered to a wide variety of ages, from childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and older persons, and can be provided face-to-face or via telehealth.
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A session endures for approximately 50 minutes. Aim Higher Psychology offers privately funded services, Medicare rebated referrals from General Practitioners under Mental Health Care Plans, and Self- and Plan-Managed NDIS funded services.
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Please note: Aim Higher Psychology does not offer bulk-billed services.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
Aim Higher Psychology offers assessments to investigate the possibility of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Assessments used in this process vary depending on age: the Early Childhood Conners (EC Conners) for ages 2-5; the Conners Rating Scales - Fourth Edition (Conners 4) for ages 6-18; and the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale (CAARS) for ages 18+. For those 8 years and over, two additional computer-based assessments are also provided: the Conners Continuous Performance Test - Third Edition (CPT-3), and the Conners Continuous Auditory Test of Attention (CATA).
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A clinical interview and observation session are conducted, with the CPT-3 and CATA also being administered during this time where relevant, typically enduring for approximately 2-3 hours. The EC Conners are provided via email to parents and teachers; the Conners 4 is provided via email to parents, teachers, and the individual themselves depending on age; and the CAARS is provided by email to the individual and additional respondents who know the individual well (eg. parents, partners, friends, colleagues, etc.).
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
Aim Higher Psychology offers assessments to investigate the possibility of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Assessments used in this process include the Autism Diagnostic Interview - Revised (ADI-R), Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - Second Edition (ADOS-2), Social Responsiveness Scale - Second Edition (SRS-2), and Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System - Third Edition (ABAS-3). The Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum - Second Edition (MIGDAS-2) is now being offered to assist investigating ASD in adult clients.
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The ADI-R is conducted with parents/caregivers of the individual being assessed, and typically endures for 2-3 hours. The ADOS-2 is a play-based assessment designed to provide additional observations, is conducted with the client based on their level of language, and endures for approximately an hour. The SRS-2 and ABAS-3 assessments are provided via email, and a copy of each form is sent to parents/caregivers, teachers, and support workers in certain circumstances.
Cognitive and Related Assessments
Aim Higher Psychology offers assessments to investigate various aspects of cognitive functioning. Assessments used in this process vary depending on age: the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition (WPPSI-IV) for ages 2:6-7:7; the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V) for ages 6-16; and the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scales - Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) for ages 16-89.
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A clinical interview is conducted with the cognitive assessment, typically enduring for approximately 2-3 hours. The cognitive assessment is conducted with the individual being assessed; while the clinical interview is conducted with either the individual where applicable, parents/caregivers, or support workers.
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Additional assessments can be included where applicable. In order to investigate the possibility of Intellectual Disability, a cognitive assessment is conducted alongside an adaptive assessment (Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System - Third Edition; ABAS-3). ABAS-3 assessments are provided via email, and a copy of each form is sent to parents/caregivers, teachers, and/or support workers in certain circumstances.
In order to investigate the possibility of a Specific Learning Disorder (Dyslexia; Dysgraphia; Dyscalculia), the Wechsler Individual Achievement Test - Third Edition (WIAT-III) is conducted for ages 4 through to adulthood. This is conducted with the individual being assessed, and endures for approximately 2-3 hours.
Letter Writing
It is commonplace for a psychologist to write formal letters, such as corresponding with General Practitioners to advise that a client has been met with, or to provide an update on therapy. Please note that letter writing outside of the normal scope of therapy can incur additional fees, charged at an hourly rate on a pro rata basis, and you will be advised of this potential cost before the letter is written so as to avoid any surprise fees.