Assessment and Screening
Clear Insights to Support Your Child’s Emotional Journey
Worried About Your Child’s Emotions or Behaviour? Get Clear Answers Today
If you’re feeling unsure about whether your child needs counselling or extra support, you’re not alone. Many parents struggle with knowing when to step in and what kind of help their child might need. That’s where science-backed assessments with proven psychometric properties come in.
With an online, cost-effective assessment, you’ll gain professional insights into your child’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing—giving you the clarity and confidence to take the next steps. Whether you need support at home, evidence for school disability inclusion plans, individual education plans or planning for personalised learning plans, etc, adjustments at school, or a systematic functional behavior assessment (FBA), this assessment will provide you with clear guidance on the best way to move forward.
1: A Low-Risk First Step Towards Long-Term Support
Our assessments are an easy, low-risk first step in understanding your child’s emotional and behavioural needs. There’s no immediate commitment required—just a chance to gain clarity. After the assessment, you’ll have the information needed to decide whether ongoing support, such as counselling or skills programs, is the right choice for your child and family.
2: Professional Insights into Your Child's Emotional Wellbeing
Our professional assessments and psychometric testing provide you with accurate, science-backed insights into your child’s emotional and behavioural needs. You’ll gain a clearer understanding of where your child’s challenges lie and how best to address them. While screening is not a diagnosis, it provides valuable insights to help guide next steps, whether that’s support at home, school accommodations, or further assessment.
3: A Clear Roadmap for Your Child's Support Journey
Once the assessment is complete, we provide a detailed report with our findings and expert recommendations. We may suggest further assessments to gain deeper insights into your child’s needs. The report will guide you on the best next steps, whether through one-on-one therapy, skills programs, or both, ensuring your child receives the right support at the right time guided by our measurement-based care approach.
Empowering Young Minds: From Worries to Wins!
Your child's journey towards peace of mind begins at Better You HQ Therapy and Counselling Clinic. Our specialised, evidence-based approach is designed to help children navigate through the challenges of both anxiety and depression. We tailor our support to rebuild confidence and equip them with effective coping skills so they can thrive in everyday life.
With us, your child will learn to:
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Understand and manage their worries and sadness: We help children identify the causes of their anxiety and depression, providing them with practical techniques to process and regulate their feelings. Understanding their emotions is the first step towards feeling in control.
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Face fears and reduce avoidance behaviours: Anxiety and depression can lead to avoidance, which can make fears and sadness grow stronger over time. Our therapy gently encourages children to face their fears and emotions in a supportive setting, teaching them strategies to handle challenging situations with confidence.
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Build emotional resilience and self-confidence: By developing coping mechanisms and celebrating small successes, your child will learn to bounce back from setbacks and feel more confident in their abilities, even in the face of depression.
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Improve relationships at home, school, and with friends: Anxiety and depression can strain relationships, as children may struggle to communicate their needs or manage their emotions. Our therapy helps them develop social skills and emotional awareness to enhance their connections with others.
Assessments That Give You Answers and a Plan Forward - All For Just $279
Our screening and assessment package helps you understand your child's struggles, provides a clear roadmap for next steps, and provides valuable expert insights to guide further support.
For only $279 you'll receive:
✔️ Expert-Led Consultation (30-45 minutes) – Talk to a professional counsellor who listens, understands, and helps you make sense of what’s going on. If you aren't sure which assessment your child needs, we will guide you.
✔️ Targeted Screening (Up to 4 Tests) – Identify key challenges with evidence-based tools designed to identify symptoms and problem areas. If additional assessments are required, we offer a discounted add-on rate of $29 per screening.
✔️ Actionable Recommendations – Know exactly what to do next, whether it’s further assessment, support strategies, or professional help.
✔️ Detailed Report – A clear, easy-to-understand breakdown of results, so you don’t have to interpret things on your own.
✔️ Personalised Follow-Up (15-Minute Call) – Get your questions answered and gain confidence in your next steps.
No more guessing. No more worrying alone. Just clarity, direction, and expert support.
Choose from one of the following 8 screenings, each focusing on a critical area of your child's emotional and developmental wellbeing. Whether you’re worried about their ability to manage stress, build friendships, regulate emotions, or navigate school challenges, these screenings offer
in-depth insights to help you understand their unique needs. Early identification of potential concerns empowers you to take action and provide the right support, setting your child up for greater success in school, relationships, and beyond.
Anxiety
Is Anxiety Holding Your Child Back?
If your child often feels overwhelmed, avoids certain situations, or struggles with excessive worry, they may need extra support. Our anxiety screening helps identify signs of anxiety, including generalised anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and specific fears, giving you a clearer picture of what’s really going on. With these insights, you’ll have a roadmap for next steps—whether that’s counselling for anxiety, school adjustments, or coping skills. Don’t let anxiety stand in the way of your child’s confidence and wellbeing.
Depression
Is Your Child Struggling with Low Mood or Motivation?
If your child seems withdrawn, irritable, or uninterested in things they once enjoyed, they may be experiencing more than just a bad day. Our depression screening helps identify signs of low mood, fatigue, loss of interest, and other emotional and physical symptoms that could indicate depression. This comprehensive assessment examines key areas such as persistent sadness, motivation levels, emotional wellbeing, and irritability, giving you valuable insights into your child’s mental health. Don’t wait for things to get worse—take the first step toward helping your child feel better.
ADHD
Is Your Child Struggling With Attention or Behaviour?
The attention and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) screenings are designed to assess difficulties with focus, attention, behaviour, and emotional regulation—areas commonly associated with ADHD and other related challenges. This comprehensive screening evaluates key aspects of cognitive function, behaviour, and emotional control, providing valuable insights into your child's needs. The results help guide the next steps for support, whether that’s further paediatric assessment, strategies for school support, or professional counselling.
Autism
Wondering if Your Child is on the Autism Spectrum?
Our autism spectrum screening is designed to assess your child’s social, communication, and behavioural development, areas commonly associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This screening evaluates key aspects of your child's behaviour and interaction skills, providing insights into potential challenges related to autism. This screening offers valuable information that can guide NDIS support, autism counselling, or skill-building to help your child thrive.
School Readiness
Is Your Child Ready for School Transition?
The school readiness assessment gives you peace of mind by evaluating your child’s emotional, social, and behavioral preparedness for school. We screen key areas such as emotional regulation, social skills, and anxiety, helping you understand how your child may handle the challenges of school life. Early identification of potential struggles allows you to provide the right support, ensuring your child is set up for success—both in the classroom and in their social interactions. Don’t wait for difficulties to arise; give your child the foundation they need for a smooth and confident start to school.
School Stress
Is School Stress Taking a Toll on Your Child?
School is a place of learning and growth for students; however, 48% feel extremely or very stressed about their studies. Stress has a major impact on mental health and wellbeing. If your child is irritable, overwhelmed by schoolwork, struggling with test anxiety, avoiding school, or having difficulty managing social pressures, they may need extra school support. With expert insights, you’ll gain a clear understanding of their stress levels and the best next steps—whether it’s developing coping strategies, addressing school-related anxiety, or exploring additional support options.
Social-Emotional Development
Are You Concerned About Your Child’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing?
Your child’s social and emotional development is key to their overall wellbeing and success. Difficulties with emotional regulation, social skills, or coping can lead to frustration, anxiety, low self-esteem, and struggles at school and with friendships. If left unaddressed, these challenges can affect their confidence, relationships, and ability to handle stress. Our social-emotional development screening offers a comprehensive look at how your child manages emotions, interacts with peers, and navigates challenges. Identifying concerns early allows you to take proactive steps to build their resilience, social skills, and coping strategies—setting them up for lifelong success.
Self-Esteem and Strengths
Does Your Child Struggling with Confidence or Self-Doubt?
Our self-esteem and strengths assessment helps you understand your child’s self-worth and uncover their unique strengths. Using scientifically backed tools, we assess whether their self-esteem falls within a low, normal, or high range while identifying the qualities that naturally boost confidence, resilience, and happiness. Unlike assessments that only highlight challenges, this screening identifies their strengths, helping your child build self-belief, improve social connections, and navigate life’s challenges. You'll receive expert recommendations to nurture confidence, support emotional wellbeing, and help their child thrive—at home, at school, and in everyday life.
Get the Evidence You Need to Secure the Support Your Child Deserves at School
Assessments provide parents with valuable, evidence-based insights that can help advocate for their child’s needs within the school system. Whether it’s for disability-inclusion plansor an individual education plans (IEPs), these assessments offer clear, actionable data to support adjustments and interventions.
With years of experience in education, we have in-depth understanding and are passionate about advocating for the support at school your child needs. Our assessments equip you with the evidence needed to advocate for your child’s support, ensuring they receive the right resources to succeed academically and emotionally.
5 Simple Steps to Gain Clarity
1. Select Your Screening
The process begins upon booking the screening. Following your booking, we will send you an invoice and contact you to schedule a time for the initial consultation.
2. Initial Consultation
The online (telehealth) consultation provides a supportive, face-to-face space to discuss your child’s emotional and behavioural concerns. During this session, we listen carefully to your observations and identify the underlying issues. From there, we determine the most appropriate assessment to meet your child’s specific needs. Your child’s emotional and mental health is our priority, and we are here to guide you through this process with care and expertise.
3. Add-On Assessments
If additional assessments are required for evaluation, we offer a discounted add-on rate of $29 per screening. You won’t need to pay for the initial consultation again, and the report will be finalised once all screenings are completed.
4. Assessment and Report
Following the consultation, we will email the relevant screenings for completion. Once submitted, the results will be thoroughly assessed and a detailed report, including expert recommendations, will be provided, typically within one business day.
5. Follow-Up Support
A 15-minute phone call is included to ensure you fully understand the findings and feel supported throughout the process. During this call, we’ll take the time to review the results, address any questions or concerns you may have, and discuss the next steps in a clear and compassionate manner. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident in the information provided and empowered to make informed decisions about your child’s support and care.
Book your assessment today and benefit from the expertise of a qualified children's counsellor. Let us help you support your child’s emotional and social growth every step of the way.
