Behavioural & Emotional Assessments
Understanding emotional wellbeing and behaviour to support clearer insights, diagnosis, and practical next steps
What is a Behavioural & Emotional Assessment?
A behavioural and emotional assessment provides a detailed understanding of a child or adolescent’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and psychological functioning.
At Eastside Psychology Clinic, these assessments are designed to identify underlying factors contributing to emotional or behavioural difficulties and to provide clear, practical recommendations for support.
Assessments are comprehensive, structured, and tailored to each individual.
Who is This For?
A behavioural and emotional assessment may be helpful if your child:
- Experiences anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
- Has frequent meltdowns, outbursts, or difficulty regulating emotions
- Shows behavioural challenges at home or school
- Has difficulty with social relationships or peer interactions
- Is experiencing school refusal or avoidance
- Appears withdrawn, low in mood, or lacking confidence
- Has complex presentations where the underlying cause is unclear
What Does the Assessment Involve?
Assessments are conducted using evidence-based tools and include:
1) Clinical Interview
Discussion of developmental history, emotional and behavioural concerns, and current functioning
2) Standardised Questionnaires
Completed by parents, and where appropriate, teachers or the young person
3) Behavioural & Emotional Assessment Tools
Assessment of areas such as:
- anxiety
- mood
- emotional regulation
- behaviour
- social functioning
4) Comprehensive Report
A detailed report outlining findings, interpretation, and recommendations
5) Feedback Session
Clear explanation of results and guidance on next steps
What You Will Receive
Following the assessment, you will receive:
- A comprehensive written report
- Clear understanding of emotional and behavioural functioning
- Identification of underlying contributing factors
- Practical recommendations for home and school
- Guidance for intervention and support
- Documentation suitable for schools and other professionals
Fees
Behavioural and emotional functioning assessments are offered as a comprehensive psychological assessment package at a fixed fee of $2,200. This includes clinical interview, standardised rating scales, interpretation of results, a detailed written report, and a feedback session. A clear outline is provided prior to commencement.