Forensic Psychological Services

We provide forensic assessments and reports. A forensic assessment and report is based on the quality of the information that is accessed from multiple sources, including family, medical and mental health records, reports and files relating to any time served in detention, criminal records, employment records, psychological testing (where appropriate), school records (where appropriate), and other relevant information.

The information gathered is combined with the relevant research to form an opinion that is useful and well supported. We provide comprehensive, semi-structured clinical and
forensic interview, as well as the administration of a range of appropriate psychometric instruments relevant for individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Psychcentral, our culturally-responsive, specialist psychologists: forensic
psychologists, clinical psychologists, and clinical neuropsychologists can provide a
wide range of comprehensive forensic assessments and reports.:

4. Forensic Services (Civil)

• General Mental Health Assessments
• Psychological assessment to hold a firearms licence
• Psychological fitness to retain a motor vehicle licence

• Sexual harassment, hostile workplace issues, bullying
• Personal injury – WorkCover, CTP
• Review of NDIS Diagnostic Considerations
• Administrative Appeals Tribunal Psychological Assessments
• Psychological autopsies
• Consequences from single event trauma
• Competency issues (Guardianship orders)
• Personality assessments
• Impact from trauma

5. Immigration / Citizenship

• Political Asylum assessments (Psychological)

• Australian Citizenship Test Exemption (Mental incapacity)
• Visa Matters – Psychological Impact (Carer Visa / Spouse Visa etc)

6. Forensic Consultation Services

• Review psychological evaluations, reports and case consultation
• Independent psychological assessments
• Assessment and management of individuals at-risk of politically motivated violence
• Forensic emotions, deception, investigative interviewing, negotiations

Fees for specialist psychologist forensic services

Individualised fees for each service apply depending on the time required and the nature of the assessment and report, and reading material. Please contact us for further details.

50% of fees are required before the first appointment in preparation for the comprehensive assessment Failure to attend the first session results on payment cost to be made for the number of hours booked for the initial session.

Specialist psychologist forensic psychological reports, assessment can between 2 to 6 hours and appointments may be spread over different days. The timeframe for child and family assessments varies on the matter.

Any urgent court/medico-legal reports requested within 7-14 days can be arranged, subject to availability. Given the volume of referrals, please note there is an additional 50% fee of the original cost involved for urgent reports.

Payment for your report is made prior to the assessment by EFTPOS, cash, or bank transfer. Please note that reports are released after full payment has been received. 

Please note: If you require a report for court, please ensure you’re your solicitor, emails a letter of instruction and /or queries directly to us. We will not start any court report without a letter of instruction and / or requests.

How are assessments conducted?

Clients being assessed will be required to attend assessment interviews (by Telehealth or in person) to answer questions about:

• personal background
• the matter
• mental health questionnaires / psychometric and standardised tests
• reading collateral material / reports

In the event a client may have difficulties with reading, writing, speaking, the assessment process, or the English language, support will be offered.

An interpreter service using TIS can be arranged here for a client’s booking: https://www.tisnational.gov.au/Help-using-TIS-National-services/Contact-TIS-National.aspx

We may be able to arrange this at no cost to the client under certain circumstances.

If you are looking for a specialist psychologist in Australia skilled in evidence-based assessments, diagnostics, and working with individuals from culturally-diverse backgrounds, please use our enquiry form below and we will help recommend the best-suited specialist psychologist for your needs. To make a booking, fill in the form here or give us a call us on 1300 856 779