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At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, our psychologists provide reliable and comprehensive psychological assessments in Hobart for children, teenagers, and adults. Our assessments uncover underlying challenges and strengths, giving you clarity, confidence, and support to move forward. We also offer assessment services to local schools. If your school would like to enquire about our assessment services.
Chrysalis assessment services are caring, supportive, and evidence-based. We help children, families, and individuals across Hobart, Battery Point, and Southern Tasmania gain clarity and practical next steps.
Please note that a 70-90-minute initial assessment appointment is a comprehensive requirement at Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing. It is considered separate from the assessment types listed below. The fee for an initial assessment appointment is $360.

An autism assessment investigates social and emotional functioning, communication, behaviour, and developmental history to determine whether an autism diagnosis may be indicated. This process helps individuals and families gain clarity and connect with the appropriate supports and resources.
Why choose this assessment type?
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $3040 (+/- $225) for a child/adolescent or $2560 (+/- $225) for an adult.
A cognitive assessment can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $980 (+/- $225). You may like to speak with your psychologist about the rationale for the addition of a cognitive assessment. You can also read our blog post about this topic HERE.
If investigation of possible Specific Learning Disorder is required, then a cognitive and academic assessment is needed, this can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $1830 (+/- $225).

An ADHD assessment needs to assess attention, focus, and impulse control to clarify whether ADHD may be present. Results provide a foundation for targeted supports and practical strategies in daily life.
Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you are interested in:
Please note that a psychological assessment will not provide access to medication. Psychologists do not prescribe medication. While a psychologist’s diagnosis of ADHD is valid and can be used to inform treatment planning and support recommendations, decisions regarding ADHD medication can only be made by a medical practitioner.
In Tasmania, ADHD medication is typically initiated by a paediatrician or psychiatrist. GPs may prescribe ADHD medication only under a specialist-authorised arrangement, in accordance with Tasmanian regulations and prescribing requirements. Whether medication is appropriate, and who may prescribe it, is determined by the treating medical practitioner.
If you are an adult and you are interested in exploring medication options for ADHD symptoms, you can ask your GP for a referral to a psychiatrist who specialises in adult ADHD presentations. You may choose this option instead, to avoid having to undergo two separate assessments. Our psychologists are happy to complete an ADHD assessment, for adults who would prefer this, prior to getting a referral to a psychiatrist.
If you are a parent interested in exploring medication options for your child after the assessment outcome, we recommend you consider asking your GP for a referral to a paediatrician now, as wait times can be c.
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $2440 (+/- $225).
A cognitive assessment is commonly added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $980. You may like to speak with your psychologist about the rationale for the addition of a cognitive assessment. You can also read our blog post about this topic HERE.
If investigation of possible Specific Learning Disorder is required, cognitive and academic testing is a necessity. These tests can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $1830 (+/- $225).

An autism assessment investigates social and emotional functioning, communication, behaviour, and developmental history to determine whether an autism diagnosis may be indicated. This process helps individuals and families gain clarity and connect with the appropriate supports and resources.
An ADHD assessment assesses attention, focus, and impulse control to determine whether ADHD may be present and that the impact on a person’s functioning meets clinical threshold. Results provide a foundation for targeted supports and practical strategies in daily life.
Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you are interested in:
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $4,000 (+/- $225) for a child/adolescent or $3,500 (+/- $225) for an adult.
A cognitive assessment can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $980 (+/- $225). You may like to speak with your psychologist about the rationale for the addition of a cognitive assessment.
If investigation of possible Specific Learning Disorder is required, cognitive and academic testing is a necessity. These tests can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $1710 (+/- $225).

An assessment of cognitive functioning explores how the brain processes information, including memory, problem-solving, and reasoning. These assessments provide insights into overall thinking skills and intellectual strengths.
Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you are interested in:
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $2140 (+/- $225).

An educational assessment focuses on academic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics. This type of assessment helps identify areas of strength and difficulty, and guides effective learning strategies, and school supports.
Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you are interested in:
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $2740 (+/- $225)
If investigation of possible autism is required, this can be added to this assessment type at an additional cost of approximately $2130 (+/- $225).

An educational assessment of this type is designed to identify a student’s learning strengths, cognitive abilities, and academic profile to support placement in advancement or gifted education programs and inform appropriate educational planning.
Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you are interested in:
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $2,000(+/- $225)

Why choose this assessment type?
You might choose this assessment type if you:
This assessment type will give you the best chance of being accepted as a participant of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
What does it usually involve?
You will be provided with an individualised quote based on your assessing psychologist’s clinical recommendation. However, this assessment type usually involves:
What does it usually cost?
The fee total for this assessment type is approximately $1470 (+/- $225)

If a clinician needs to travel to assess you or your child, such as to our outreach clinics or to a school to assess or observe your child, travel costs are charged.

In some cases, more time is required with you or your child/adolescent than was previously quoted.
Examples of this include:
Our per-session rate is $225 per 50-minute appointment.

Our process is simple and supportive:

Individuals can self-refer for assessment services and we welcome referrals from GPs, specialists and other allied health professionals. (USE THIS WORDING). If you would like to enquire about our assessment services, please Contact Us.

Once reception/admin receive the referral, we will email the referrer a triaging questionnaire to complete. This step aims to reduce wait times. We use the information from the triaging questionnaire to ensure we are the most appropriate service for the individual and to match them with a suitable psychologist.

As a client of Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing, we require an online intake form containing our key policies to be completed. Some additional online questionnaires about client history, emotional state, and behaviour will be asked during the initial session. These must be completed prior to the initial appointment.

All assessment types require a 70-90-minute initial appointment before commencing the assessment process. During this session, you, the client, can expect your psychologist to:

At Chrysalis Psychology & Wellbeing we have a number of assessment types that our psychologists can offer. You can review our types above to help you decide which one may be right for you. Your assessing psychologist will confirm this at, or as soon as possible after, your initial assessment appointment.

Your assessing psychologist will prepare a comprehensive assessment reports usually include:
You can expect to receive a copy of the report at or after your feedback appointment, once your assessment fee balance is paid in full.

Your assessing psychologist will provide you with a feedback appointment once all assessment components, including the report, have been completed. During this appointment, you can expect your psychologist to:
During this feedback session you may have questions to ask your psychologist.
Psychological assessments are an in-depth process requiring information to be collected, interpreted, analysed, and reported. Fees for assessment services depend on the assessment components you require.
Please note the fees listed apply to assessments commenced on or after 1st January 2026.
The investment for an initial assessment appointment is: $360*
*In some cases, Medicare or private health insurance rebates may be applicable, depending on the clinician and the referral type.
The total investment varies depending on your individual needs and your psychologist’s clinical recommendation. Estimates are summarised below. If additional assessment components are required, outside of what is stipulated in an assessment type or quote, additional fees apply. See Payment Conditions for information about rebates.
The investment for each assessment is approximately:
