Frequently Asked Questions

Assessment fees at 360 Psychology range from $650 for a basic assessment to $2,400 for a comprehensive ADHD, cognitive and learning assessment.

A breakdown of fees is available upon request, and payment plans can be arranged where needed.

If you are unsure which assessment is right for your situation or for your child, please complete the enquiry form and Vivien will be in touch to help work out the best approach.

Vivien regularly accepts referrals from GPs, paediatricians, psychiatrists, school counsellors and learning support teams, and allied health professionals.

Self-referrals are also welcome - no doctor's referral is required to get in touch or book.

Assessment reports are aligned with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and include clear clinical rationales, detailed results and practical recommendations. Liaison with referrers, treating teams and schools can be arranged where appropriate.

A GP referral is not required to book an assessment or therapy at 360 Psychology, you are welcome to contact Vivien directly.

However, if you would like to access Medicare rebates for therapy sessions, you will need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP. Under the Better Access initiative, eligible clients can receive up to 10 Medicare-rebated therapy sessions per calendar year.

Assessment fees are not currently rebatable through Medicare, though some private health insurance Extras covers may provide a partial rebate - it is worth checking with your insurer.

Private health insurance coverage for psychology varies by insurer and policy. If you have Extras cover, you may be eligible for a rebate on psychology sessions - it is worth contacting your insurer to confirm. Private health insurance does not typically cover psychological assessment fees, though this varies by policy.

Yes, and this is a very common situation. Many people come to Vivien unsure whether an assessment is needed, or uncertain which type is most appropriate for themselves or for their child.

An initial conversation can help clarify whether an assessment makes sense, what it would involve, and what the likely next steps would be.

Please complete the enquiry form and Vivien will be in touch.

There are several things that set 360 Psychology apart. Vivien is a clinical psychologist with specialist training in educational psychology and over 25 years of clinical experience, bringing depth and rigour to every assessment.

The focus is always on diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations that genuinely make a difference.

Vivien has experience working across clinical, educational and multidisciplinary settings, which means assessments are understood and accepted by GPs, paediatricians, schools, NDIS providers and other professionals.

Reports are written to be useful, defensible and clearly interpreted - both by the people who receive them and by the professionals who rely on them.

The practice is accessible from across Sydney and, via telehealth, from anywhere in NSW and Australia.

Yes. Vivien offers telehealth appointments for both assessments and therapy, making 360 Psychology accessible for clients across NSW and throughout Australia.

Some components of a comprehensive assessment may need to be completed in person at the Newtown clinic; however, initial consultations and feedback sessions are well suited to telehealth.

For therapy, many clients find telehealth sessions just as effective as in-person appointments.

If you are outside Sydney or prefer online sessions, please mention this when you get in touch and Vivien will advise on the best approach.

Psychological assessments conducted at 360 Psychology can be relevant to NDIS access requests, planning and review processes.

Comprehensive assessment reports are evidence-based documents that can support NDIS applications and provide the diagnostic information required to access funded supports.

Please contact Vivien to discuss your specific situation and whether an assessment is likely to assist your application.