Empower Your Journey:
Start with Low-Cost,
High-Quality Psychological Insights
With The Talk Shop, gain the clarity and confidence you need to move from distress to well-being, all through our personalised, low-cost assessments.
Our Assessment Services
Seeking answers about your mental health or supporting someone else’s?
The Talk Shop’s Assessment Hub offers a clear path forward. Our team of experienced psychologists conducts comprehensive assessments to give you peace of mind and a therapy direction to ease your burdens.
Beyond diagnosis, we empower you with insights and personalised recommendations.
Affordable options and seamless third-party funding support ensure everyone has access to the clarity they deserve.
Explore your options
The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC) is an intelligence test given to children ages 6 to 16 to assess their overall cognitive abilities and identify strengths and weaknesses in areas like vocabulary, problem-solving, and processing speed. This information can be used to determine if a child is gifted, has a learning disability, or needs additional academic support.
The Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT), is an assessment tool used to measure a child or young adult’s skills in areas like reading, writing, and math. By identifying strengths and weaknesses, the WIAT can help Psychologists develop targeted learning plans.
The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) test is an intelligence assessment for adults and older adolescents that measures cognitive abilities in various areas like verbal reasoning and processing speed. By providing a detailed picture of strengths and weaknesses, it aids diagnosis and informs educational or treatment plans.
The Vineland test is an assessment tool used to measure a person’s ability to perform daily living activities, providing insights into their level of independence and need for support. Administered through interviews with caregivers, it helps diagnose developmental conditions and plan appropriate interventions.
The Childhood Autism Rating Scale , 2nd Edition (CARS2) is a tool used by Clinicians to assess for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adults. It involves observing a person’s behavior and assigning scores based on specific criteria, helping to identify the presence and severity of autism symptoms.
Why Choose
The Talk Shop Assessments?
- Tailored Support and Intervention
Unique assessments designed to meet your individual needs, paving the way for personalized support and intervention. - Enhanced Social and Emotional Functioning
Gain insights to significantly improve your relationships and emotional well-being. - Support for Child Development
Specialized assessments that highlight your child's strengths and areas for development, offering peace of mind and a path forward. - Short Wait Times
Quickly access the support you need without the long waits, speeding up your journey to well-being. - Flexible Funding Options
With options like Medicare, NDIS, Workcover, TAC, and more, high-quality care is made affordable for everyone.
5-step Assessment Journey
Book
Call 1300 224 665 to book a convenient time for your assessment. We’ll walk you through the process.
Submit
Complete the online intake and consent form so we have relevant information about you. Help us help you.
Initial Consultation
You'll meet your Psychologist and discuss your situation and goals. Together, we decide how much assessment you need.
Assessment
Your Psychologist will use proven techniques to gather the information they need. You will be comfortable and aware throughout.
Ongoing Support
Your report will be prepared and you’ll be in an informed position to discuss the next steps with your Psychologist.
take the first step towards understanding and improving your mental health.
Choose The Talk Shop
The Talk Shop has been helping people for over 10 years, making us a trusted name in mental health.
Our team of 60+ Psychologists is skilled and caring, having successfully helped over 40,000 Clients. We’re recognised for our high standards and have the accreditation to prove it.
Choose us as your partner in your mental health journey.