Clarity, insight, and documentation — when you need to understand what’s going on.
Sometimes what’s needed is a clear, structured assessment — a way of understanding what’s been happening emotionally or mentally, and how to move forward. Our comprehensive psychological assessments offer just that: clarity.
Whether you’re seeking diagnostic insight for personal reasons, legal matters, or professional planning, we provide evidence-based assessments carried out by experienced clinicians — with thoughtful reports that are easy to understand and grounded in compassion.
What We Offer
Our assessments include:
- A thorough clinical interview (typically 3–4 hours of face-to-face time)
- Standardised psychometric testing (e.g. MMPI-3 and other validated tools)
- A carefully written report that outlines:
- Relevant diagnoses (if applicable)
- Psychological functioning and symptom profiles
- Key history and context
- Considerations for ongoing support or treatment
We work with adults (18+) across a wide range of presentations. While we do not currently offer ADHD or autism (ASD) assessments, we can refer you to trusted specialists if this is what you’re looking for.
Who Is This For?
This service may be helpful if:
- You’ve been struggling with emotional distress and want to understand what’s going on
- You need a psychological report for a legal case or workplace support
- You’ve had therapy before but are still unclear about your diagnosis or mental health picture
- You want a structured second opinion to guide next steps
- You’re preparing to return to work or study and need documentation
Fees & Format
We offer this service as a package, which includes:
- Up to 4 hours of face-to-face assessment time
- Approximately 4 hours of report writing and scoring
- Coordination with relevant parties (e.g. referrers, lawyers, employers) as needed
- A final written report with optional feedback session
Package fee: $1,600 NZD (incl. GST)
If you’re unsure whether this is the right fit, feel free to contact us — we can talk it through and help you decide.
What to Expect
- Initial contact: Reach out to us directly. We’ll schedule a brief phone or email consultation to understand your needs and goals for the assessment
- Booking: If appropriate, we’ll book you in with one of our experienced psychologists
- Assessment sessions: These are usually done in person and spread over one or more appointments. You’ll complete structured questionnaires and meet for clinical interviews
- Report: You’ll receive a detailed written report, including any diagnoses, formulations, and recommended next steps
- Optional feedback: We can arrange a follow-up session to go through the report with you and answer any questions.
Everything shared is strictly confidential. Our goal is not just to evaluate, but to support — and to ensure your report is accurate, respectful, and useful.
Questions
Contact us at info@talkingcure.co.nz or speak with our reception team on 027 845 7755. We’re happy to talk you through whether this service is right for you.
Need clarity around what’s going on?
We’ll help you decide if this is the right next step.