Cognitive & Neuropsychological Assessment

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Cognitive & Neuropsychological Assessment on the Gold Coast

If you have noticed changes in memory, attention or thinking — in yourself, your teen or your child — a cognitive assessment can help you understand what is going on. We take a full-picture approach, carefully documenting current thinking skills and the factors that can affect them, so you have clear information to move forward. We see adults, adolescents and children in person at our Bundall clinic, with telehealth available across Australia where it suits your needs. Our role is to work alongside your medical team, not in place of them.

No referral needed to begin · Adults, adolescents & children · Bundall, Gold Coast 4217

A clinician reviewing brain MRI scans on a lightbox — cognitive and neuropsychological assessment on the Gold Coast

What this assessment involves

A cognitive assessment is a structured, evidence-based process, and we will guide you through every step. It usually begins with a relaxed clinical interview and a review of your history — what has changed, when, and how it is affecting day-to-day life. From there we use standardised, well-researched tests that gently explore different thinking skills, including memory, attention, processing speed, language, and executive skills such as planning and problem-solving.

We also consider other things that can influence how we think and concentrate, such as mood, sleep, medication and pain, so the picture is fair and complete. You then receive a clear written report in plain language, explaining what we found and what it means. This report can also serve as a baseline — a snapshot of thinking skills at a point in time — that can be repeated later to track recovery or change.

Assessment for adults, adolescents and children

We tailor the assessment to each person’s age, situation and goals.

Diagram of concussion showing the brain moving inside the skull after impact — cognitive and neuropsychological assessment for adults on the Gold Coast
Adults

For adults, an assessment can help make sense of concussion or traumatic brain injury, recovery after a stroke, or changes in memory and thinking — including the kinds of changes that can come with ageing. It provides a clear profile of your current strengths and difficulties and a baseline you can return to over time. Importantly, it gives your GP, specialist or neurologist detailed information to support their care and your everyday functioning.

Illustration of a young woman in profile with a colour-coded brain showing its regions — cognitive and neuropsychological assessment for adolescents on the Gold Coast
Adolescents

For teenagers, assessment most often follows a concussion — including sport-related concussion — or another acquired brain injury. We look at how thinking skills may have changed and what that means for learning, and we help plan a safe, well-paced return to study and sport. The goal is to support recovery while keeping your teen connected to the things that matter to them.

A child in profile with a glowing brain illustration — cognitive and neuropsychological assessment for children on the Gold Coast
Children

For children, we focus on the impact of concussion, including sporting knocks, and other acquired brain injury. We gently assess how these events may be affecting learning and attention, and we offer practical guidance for a safe return to school and play. Everything is done in a friendly, unhurried way so your child feels comfortable throughout.

Alongside your medical team

An important note

A cognitive assessment works alongside medical care — it does not replace it. Where a condition such as dementia, a neurological illness, or a brain injury may be involved, diagnosis and treatment are led by your GP and medical specialists, such as a neurologist. Our assessment adds detailed, standardised information about thinking skills to support their decisions and your care. Please know that noticing changes does not mean the worst; there are many possible reasons for changes in memory and thinking, and a careful assessment simply helps everyone understand the picture more clearly.

Clinically rigorous, purpose-built

What your report can be used for

A clear baseline and a way to monitor thinking skills over time
Planning a safe return to work, school or sport
Information that supports your GP, specialist or neurologist
Guiding support, rehabilitation and everyday strategies
Independent or medico-legal reporting where required (via Ashley Psychology)
Flexible delivery

Online & telehealth options

Many parts of an assessment — including the interview, history and feedback — can be completed comfortably by telehealth, and our PsychTesting Online option makes remote sessions straightforward.

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Where to next

Related support at our clinic

Understanding thinking skills is often just one part of the journey. If mood, anxiety, sleep or adjusting after an injury are weighing on you, our psychologists can help with ongoing support and therapy. Our dietitians can also support brain and general health where nutrition is part of the picture.

Fees, rebates & getting started

Assessment fees depend on the type and complexity of the assessment required; we are happy to explain what is involved and provide a clear quote before you commit.

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Enquire or book

Get in touch to start the conversation. No referral is needed to begin.

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We scope and quote

We talk through your situation, explain what is involved, and give you a clear quote before anything goes ahead.

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Assessment and report

We complete the assessment and provide a clear written report, with feedback so you understand what it means.

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Cognitive assessments are generally private and not usually Medicare-rebated, though rebates may apply to follow-up therapy with an eligible GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you tell me if I have dementia or a neurological condition?+
Our assessment provides detailed information about thinking skills, but diagnosis of dementia or a neurological condition is led by your GP and medical specialists. We work alongside them, and our report supports that care.
Do I need a referral?+
No referral is needed to begin. If you would like your results shared with your GP, specialist or neurologist, we are very happy to do that with your consent.
Will I need medication after the assessment?+
Psychologists do not prescribe medication. If medication is relevant, that is a conversation for your GP or medical specialist, and our report can help inform it.
Can the assessment be repeated later?+
Yes. Because the assessment creates a baseline, it can be repeated over time to track recovery or change — this is often useful after a concussion or brain injury.

Ready to get clarity?

You do not have to figure this out alone. Reach out today and we will help you take a clear, steady next step.

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