FAQs

Can I self-refer?

Yes! Individuals or parents can refer themselves or their child directly. I am also open to receiving referrals from G.P’s, Schools and other key professionals.

Does an assessment guarantee a diagnosis?

While assessments are designed to explore your symptoms or concerns, a diagnosis cannot be guaranteed if the evidence gathered does not meet the necessary diagnostic criteria.​ For diagnoses such as ADHD, there needs to be clear evidence of difficulties prior to age 12 and evidence that symptoms are impacting functioning across 2 or more settings (e.g. home and school/work).

How do I make a referral?

You can contact me via the form on this website or by emailing me directly. I will then send you an official referral form to complete.

What do I get from an Assessment?

At the completion of the assessment, I will produce a comprehensive report outlining the data collected and any diagnostic conclusions made. Most importantly, ALL reports include a thorough “strategies and recommendations” section which provides guidance and advice for support and next steps. Regardless of the diagnostic outcome, I try to ensure assessments are as useful and practical as possible.

What are the costs involved?

Please see the “Services and Fees” page for more information regarding current pricing.

Is information kept private?

Yes, all information shared with Kelsey is kept confidential and only shared with your consent. The only exception to this is if I am concerned about the safety of yourself or someone else, I may need to inform outside organisations in order to keep everyone safe. All notes and reports are stored securely.

Will I be kept informed of my child’s progress in therapy?

This depends slightly on the age and developmental stage of the young person. While I will always aim to give regular updates of progress and things you can be doing at home to support them, I also need to respect the young persons right to confidentiality and privacy. While some children and teens are happy to have everything shared with their grownups, others prefer the safety and privacy therapy can provide. It is important I respect this boundary. I will always let you know however if there are any major concerns involving their safety or mental state.

As a caregiver, will I be involved in my child’s therapy?

This varies from case to case depending on the situation and child. Generally however, most kids under the age of 13 will need some caregiver involvement in their sessions. I only see children for 50-minutes a week so I often rely on the adults in the household to implement therapeutic skills and changes at home in order to bring about the most meaningful change.