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Psychological Assessments: Gaining Clarity for Your Wellbeing
At Dr Stuart Psychologists, our Clinical and Counselling Psychologists in London utilise a range of comprehensive psychological assessments to gain a deeper understanding of your unique needs, challenges, and strengths. These assessments are not simply "tests"; they are valuable tools that help us collaboratively build a clear picture of your current situation, leading to more targeted and effective support.
A thorough assessment is often the first step in your therapeutic journey, providing insights that can inform diagnosis, guide treatment planning, and track progress over time. Our psychologists are highly trained in the administration and interpretation of these assessments, ensuring a professional, ethical, and person-centred approach.
Here are some of the key types of assessments our Clinical and Counselling Psychologists may carry out:
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Diagnostic and Mental Health Assessments
These assessments are used to identify and understand a range of mental health conditions. They often involve:
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Clinical Interviews: In-depth conversations to gather information about your presenting concerns, personal history, symptoms, and current life circumstances. This is a foundational part of any assessment.
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Standardised Questionnaires and Rating Scales: Self-report or clinician-administered tools that measure the severity of symptoms related to conditions like depression (e.g., PHQ-9), anxiety (e.g., GAD-7), OCD, PTSD, and other mental health concerns. These provide quantifiable data for baseline measurement and progress monitoring.
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Structured Diagnostic Interviews: More formal interview protocols designed to systematically assess for specific diagnostic criteria outlined in classification systems like the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).​​
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Parenting Assessments
These assessments involve observing or measuring a person's actual behaviour to better understand the behaviour itself and the thoughts behind it. This can include:
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Direct Observation: Observing behaviour in specific contexts (e.g., at home, in a school setting).
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Behavioural Rating Scales: Questionnaires completed by individuals or those who know them well (e.g., parents, teachers) to rate the frequency and intensity of specific behaviours.
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Our commitment is to provide you with clear, understandable, and actionable insights to support your journey towards improved mental health and wellbeing. If you are considering a psychological assessment, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can help.
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The Assessment Process
Regardless of the type of assessment, the process typically involves:
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Initial Consultation: To understand your concerns and determine the most appropriate assessment pathway.
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Information Gathering: This may involve clinical interviews, and the administration of specific tests or questionnaires.
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Interpretation and Formulation: Our psychologists will carefully analyse all the gathered information to develop a comprehensive understanding of your profile.
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Feedback Session: A detailed discussion of the assessment findings, including any diagnoses, and a collaborative development of recommendations for onward support, therapy, or interventions.
Meet The Team
At Dr Stuart Psychologists, all of our psychologists have extensive training to doctoral level and decades of experience in their field of expertise. You will be matched with a psychologist that has the knowledge and skill to help you understand and overcome your problem - not just in the short term but for good.
