A psychological assessment is a technical and rigorous process conducted by a psychologist, with the aim of gaining a clearer understanding of an individual’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning.

It involves different methods, such as clinical interviews, standardized psychological tests, and observation. to obtain an in-depth and integrated view of the situation. The results are compiled into a report that supports clinical, educational, or professional decision-making, always based on scientific and ethical standards.

A psychological assessment may be useful whenever necessary, including to:

• Obtain a clinical diagnosis

• Identify learning or developmental difficulties

• Support vocational guidance processes

• Request professional opinions for legal or institutional contexts

• Support decision-making or life transition processes

Psychological assessment can be helpful in several areas, including:

• Mental health (anxiety, depression, developmental disorders, etc.)

• Educational settings (learning difficulties, special educational needs)

• Legal contexts (forensic assessments, child custody cases, among others)

• Professional contexts (selection processes, vocational guidance, or reintegration)

• Initial contact: analysis of the situation and definition of the assessment’s objective

• Assessment sessions: administration of psychological tests and clinical interviews

• Results analysis: integration and technical interpretation of the collected data

• Report delivery: feedback of results with clear and structured guidance

• Price: Defined according to the type and complexity of the request

• Duration: Variable (depending on the assessment)

• Format: In-person or online (depending on the type of assessment)

• Languages: Portuguese and English