Welcome to Health in Mind Counselling



Available Services (click on each for a full description):

Psychoeducational Assessment | Counselling & Therapy


Once your child has been referred for a learning assessment, what does that mean?
Here is a brief summary of the basic assessment process.

Intake
The initial session is for parent(s) only. It is an opportunity for you to  discuss your child’s strengths and challenges freely, and to outline your concerns. Please bring any previous assessments, relevant report cards and any other information that may be helpful for the therapist to best understand your child. You will be asked about your child’s developmental history, temperament and interests/passions. During this appointment you and the therapist will make a plan for  organizing the assessment to best suit your child.
Length of Session: 1.5 hours

Testing
Depending on your child’s needs, this portion of the assessment may be quite straightforward or slightly more involved. Likely the assessment will involve  at least two separate appointments for your child (approximately 2 hours each) and possibly a few more. You and your clinician will also decide whether a school observation/ consultation would be beneficial. It is best to book the testing sessions during school hours so that your child is not too tired from a full day of school. Please also bring a snack and any other items that would create comfort and support focus.
Length of Session: 4-8 hours

Feedback
This session is also intended for parent(s) only. If your child is of an age where it feels appropriate for him or her to also receive feedback about the assessment, please book a separate appointment. During this session your clinician will explain the results of the assessment and support you to make a plan to go forward. This will include specific recommendations for you and your child. Our philosophy is to approach the process of assessment from a holistic perspective and to avoid being diagnosis driven. Occasionally, a diagnosis is a helpful framework from which to better understand a child.