Psychological Assessments

Clinical Psychological Assessment

A clinical psychological assessment helps to understand and classify psychological symptoms, emotional distress or behavioral difficulties — for example in the context of developmental concerns, sudden onset of anxiety or stress reactions, concentration or learning difficulties, depressive mood or psychosomatic complaints.

At the beginning, a comprehensive clinical interview is conducted to explore your individual situation. Evidence-based psychological test procedures are then used to identify both difficulties and resources — such as personal strengths, competencies and developmental potential. Based on the findings, we can jointly plan appropriate next steps.

Areas of assessment

Children and adolescents
• Neurodiversity (e.g. ADHD, autism spectrum)
• Affective disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression)
• Academic performance (learning difficulties, attentional or specific learning disorders)
• Psychosomatic symptoms (e.g. unexplained headaches or stomach pain)
• Behavioral difficulties (e.g. impulsivity, aggression)

Adults and older adults
• Neurodiversity (e.g. adult ADHD, autism spectrum)
• Female-specific presentations within neurodiversity
• Affective disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression)
• Cognitive performance and personality assessment
• Diagnostic clarification of neurological conditions
• Differential diagnosis of dementia & early detection from approx. age 55

How the assessment process works

The assessment begins with an in-depth clinical interview exploring your current difficulties, personal history and life circumstances. Depending on the question, this is followed by standardized psychological testing (paper-based or computer-based).

The results are explained to you in a detailed feedback session. You receive a written psychological report summarizing the key findings relevant for further psychological, medical or psychotherapeutic treatment.

A thorough assessment forms the foundation for any effective and sustainable psychological intervention.

When is a clinical psychological assessment helpful?

Assessment can be helpful whenever uncertainty or distress arises concerning one’s own behavior, emotions or performance — or when changes are noticed by others (e.g. school, family). The goal is not to “label”, but to provide clarity and understanding.

Psychological reports are also often needed for formal reasons — for example for school accommodations in the context of learning disorders, or for applications such as increased family allowance.