Step 1 : Booking & Consent
Share your concerns, goals, and needs so that we can match you with the right psychologist and assessment.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC IN MELBOURNE AND GIPPSLAND
Assessment, consultation, and intervention for neurodevelopmental and learning differences.
Raise the Bar Psychology provides a safe, person-centred, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and inclusive space to explore and support each individual's unique strengths, differences, and challenges.
We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest educational and developmental psychology group practices. All our psychologists have a special interest in learning and development. Our ultimate goal is to help people understand and celebrate their unique brains. We do this through comprehensive assessment for ADHD, Autism, learning disorders and more, as well as educational support, school liaison, counselling, and parent support.
Who we are
Raise the Bar Psychology
Raise the Bar Psychology is a private educational and developmental psychology clinic. We have an extensive background in educational and neurodevelopmental assessment and intervention for children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinic has been custom designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental differences, individualised needs, and learning difficulties.
How we help
We provide comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. Each assessment is person-centred and trauma-informed, and concludes with a clear report and practical recommendations for home, school, work, and daily life.
Assessment types we offer
Reports & funding pathways
- NDIS funding applications
- Centrelink applications
- Reasonable adjustments at school, university/TAFE and work
- Individual Education Plans
- Inclusive education funding
- Special provision applications for end of school exams
Our Assessment Process
Our Assessment Process is thoughtfully designed to guide you and your family every step of the way. From your initial inquiry to ongoing support, we prioritise understanding your unique needs and goals. Each stage ensures clear communication, professional insights, and compassionate care, so you feel confident and informed throughout your journey with us.
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Step 2 : Clinical Intake
Meet with your psychologist to share background information. Your psychologist will explain the assessment process and what to expect.
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Step 3 : Assessment
Meet with your psychologist at the clinic. The number of visits depends on the needs of the client and is usually 1 to 3 visits. Ask questions and receive feedback as you go.
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Step 4 : Feedback
Receive a clear and simple explanation of assessment results. Ask questions. Plan a clear path forward. A comprehensive and personalised report is provided.
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Step 5 : Ongoing support
We offer child friendly feedback sessions, school consultation, and parent support. Many families return to monitor progress and to review recommendations in preparation for important transitions (e.g., starting primary, secondary or tertiary education).
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We’re here to help you identify the most appropriate assessment pathway and to help you through the process and beyond - because everyone deserves a chance to thrive.
We’d love to support you; whether you have a few questions or concerns, want to know your options, or are looking for the best provider for you, book a call with us today.
How we help
What comes next?
Counselling & Consultation
While your journey may start with assessment, it doesn’t end there. We offer one-off and ongoing advice and support for individuals and families to help them understand assessment results and implement recommendations across home, school and work.
Our psychologists also provide person-centred, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming counselling and support for children, adolescents and adults.
Parenting Support
Raise the Bar Psychology provides individualised and tailored support for parents seeking to understand their child’s uniqueness and develop skills and strategies for supporting their development and responding to challenging behaviours.
Study Skills
Strategies and supports for study skills and memory can help reduce stress and improve learning outcomes. We provide online study skills and memory strategy groups ideal for year 9 to 12 students motivated to improve their approach to learning and school. Individualised support sessions are also available for secondary and post-secondary students.
Professional Development & Training
Supervision and training is available for educational staff, psychologists and allied health professionals.
We believe that with the right assessment and support, we can help create an environment where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.
We’d love to support you; whether you have a few questions or concerns, want to know your options, or are looking for the best provider for you, book a call with us today.
Where to find us
With multiple locations across Melbourne and Victoria, there is sure to be a clinic best suited for you. Our clinics are located in
- Heatherton in Melbourne’s south-east, between Moorabbin and Cheltenham
- Clyde North in the east of Melbourne, next to Berwick and Cranbourne
- Moonee Ponds in northwest of the Melbourne CBD
We also regularly operate an assessment outreach clinic in Sale, located in Victoria’s Gippsland region.
Reach out to us at [email protected]
Ring us on +1300 785 662