4 screening tests + 50 min consult + written recommendations
THIS PACKAGE IS COMPLETED ONLINE
Anxiety is a widespread term that is used for a variety of conditions that induce feelings of nervousness, worry or fear. The effects of anxiety can affect the mind as well as cause physical symptoms.
The Anxiety Screener will assess the severity of your symptoms and will identify the type of anxiety that you are experiencing. You will receive a clear understanding of your symptoms and how you can effectively manage them.
Some of the signs of anxiety are:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Negative and catastrophic thinking
- Worrying about serious illness
- Irritability
- Over-sensitivity and tearfulness
- Feeling incapable of doing everyday things
This session will help you to learn how to handle anxiety, relate to others and make good choices about future actions. This is a good way to start putting your mental health first!
What are the benefits?
Our Anxiety Screener allows you to:
- Seek a clear vision of your anxiety related concerns.
- Gain insight on the best treatment/support moving forward.
- Know the severity of your symptoms and the type of anxiety you may be experiencing.
- Have an initial consult with a specialised psychologist who can provide support for your ongoing individual counselling journey.
The first step is admitting that you may have a problem, and Psychology Melbourne’s Anxiety Screener can help you do this.
What is included in the Anxiety Screener?
The online Anxiety Screener is conducted by one of our highly experienced psychologists with expert experience in anxiety and psychological concerns. The psychologists who conduct this screening are clinical and endorsed and general psychologists.
The Screener Includes:
- A 50-min online clinical consultation.
- Up to 4 screening tests to help diagnose the problem.
- Recommendations for further testing or support needs.
During the session your psychologist will:
- Take a full clinical history.
- Give you feedback on your test results.
- Provide recommendations for further testing or support needs.
How does it work?
Once you have purchased the Anxiety Screener, reception will contact you to arrange an appointment time. Prior to your consultation, you will be sent some forms to fill in as well as up to 4 online screening tests, which will automatically be sent back to us once completed. You will need to return these forms and send back 48 hours prior to your consultation.
Your psychologist will review the test results prior to your session.
You will be sent four online psychological tests before your first session to fill in under strict test conditions.
Online Testing
You will be sent several online tests during the assessment process that have between 20 – 170 multiple choice questions. They are easy to fill in, but it is important that you follow our test conditions to get the most accurate results.
How to follow test conditions
- Complete every question in one sitting.
- Fill them in alone and in one sitting– you can share later.
- Do not be distracted by watching TV or talking to anyone else.
- Be honest as this will help validate your results.
If you have any questions or concerns about the screener, you can speak to the Reception team on 1300 161 639, email us at assessments@psychologymelbourne.com.au or use the chat box on our website.