Many adults spend years wondering why everyday life seems harder than it should.

Perhaps you've always felt different.

Perhaps you've developed ways of coping that no longer seem to work and you're wondering if it's just because you are getting older, or you've thought of a multitude of other reasons that don't seem to fit.

Perhaps you're wondering why "adulting" seems so much harder for you than others.

If you are a parent, maybe you've recognised similar traits after your child's diagnosis.

Or perhaps changes during or after major hormonal transitions (such as pregnancy, perimenopause or menopause), have made lifelong patterns much more noticeable. Or you've just stoped functioning like you used to. Maybe you've been told it's just depression or anxiety, or your hormones, even though you know there is something more.

If you're looking for professional guidance before deciding whether to pursue a comprehensive assessment, this one-off screening appointment is designed to help.

This is a comprehensive one-off appointment with experienced psychologist Tanya Jarrett. The purpose is to explore your developmental history, current experiences, strengths and challenges to determine whether ADHD, autism, or both may be contributing to your experiences

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This is a screening appointment rather than a formal diagnostic assessment.

It is ideal for people who would like professional guidance before deciding whether a comprehensive assessment is the next step,  or whether other support could be appropriate instead.

✔ Life feels more overwhelming than it used to. Or maybe it's always felt overwhelming and you haven't figured out why.

✔ You've always felt different but have never known why.

✔ People around you have suggested you could be neurodivergent.

✔ You've spent hours researching ADHD or autism online and would value professional guidance.

✔ You can no longer accept that you feel different just because of depression, anxiety, getting older, hormones etc. You know there is something more to learn about you.

✔ You're unsure whether a comprehensive assessment is the right next step.

• Childhood experiences

• Education and employment

• Relationships

• Executive functioning

• Attention and concentration

• Organisation and planning

• Sensory experiences

• Social experiences

• Burnout and masking

• Mental health

• Medical history

✔ Greater understanding of your experiences

✔ Professional clinical feedback as to whether ADHD and/or Autism are likely

✔ Personalised recommendations and guidance regarding your most appropriate next steps.

Depending on your circumstances, recommendations could include:

• A comprehensive ADHD and/or autism assessment to confirm understanding 

• Referral support to a psychiatrist if appropriate (e.g. for ADHD treatment if desired)

• Therapy or coaching

• Further investigation recommendations if relevant

• Or nothing further if you feel comfortable in this potential new understanding of you.

If you decide to go ahead with a full comprehensive assessment with Tanya, this screening appointment forms part of the intake appointment for the assessment. You won't need to start all over again.

The fee this one off screening appointment is  $260 for the 50 minute session. The fee is payable before or during the appointment. For online appointments, payment is due in advance of the appointment. 

Rebates may be available through your private health fund for a psychological consultation. Check your health insurer for this information. If you are seeking therapy or counselling as part of this screening appointment, you may utilise a referral and your mental health care plan from your GP to claim the Medicare rebate of $101.55 for up to 10 appointments per calendar year. For ongoing therapy/counselling support (under Medicare or a privately funded client), the fee is $240 per 50 minute session. 

No Medicare rebates are available for a full Autism or ADHD assessment, unless you are under the age of 25 and your referral is provided to you by a treating specialist, such as a psychiatrist.