Online DEPRESSION assessment
If you’ve been wondering whether you might be experiencing Depression - or whether your symptoms overlap with Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or certain personality-related traits - our online Depression assessment offers a confidential, accessible way to gain clarity. Led by registered psychologists, the process helps identify patterns in mood, motivation, energy, and thinking, understand how these changes are affecting your daily life, and explore whether other underlying conditions may also be contributing. You’ll gain a clear understanding of your symptoms along with practical, personalised guidance on the next steps for support.
What an Online Depression Assessment Involves
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Confidential Video Consultation
Your assessment begins with a clinical assessment during a 50-minute private video session. Your psychologist will determine which array of screeners and assessments will be most suitable and are delivered securely online, designed to protect your privacy while giving your psychologist the information they need. This step helps create a safe space to explore your mood patterns, changes in energy, and any traits that may overlap with Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or personality-related conditions.
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Discussion of your experiences
You’ll have the opportunity to talk openly about what you’ve been experiencing — including low mood, loss of motivation, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, or emotional overwhelm. This conversation provides essential context and helps your psychologist understand how these symptoms are affecting your daily life, while also identifying whether other mental health or personality-related factors might be contributing.
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Use of validated assessment tool/s
Your psychologist will use evidence-based tools specifically designed to assess Depression and differentiate it from other conditions with similar symptoms, such as Anxiety, Adult ADHD, or Bipolar Disorder. These structured measures help clarify the severity, duration, and impact of your symptoms. Using validated tools ensures your assessment is accurate, consistent, and grounded in recognised clinical standards.
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Feedback and recommendations
Once the assessment is complete, your psychologist will explain the results clearly and compassionately. You’ll learn whether your symptoms align with Depression, whether other conditions may be influencing your experience, and what the recommended next steps are. This may include therapy options, lifestyle strategies, further evaluation, or tailored support. The goal is to give you clarity and a practical plan for moving forward.
FAQs about online Depression assessments
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You may benefit from a depression assessment if you’ve been feeling persistently low, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself for more than two weeks, especially if it’s affecting your sleep, motivation, relationships, or daily functioning. An assessment can clarify what’s going on and guide the right support or treatment.
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An online assessment offers privacy, comfort, and flexibility, allowing you to explore your symptoms from the safety of your own home. This can be especially helpful if low energy, overwhelm, or anxiety make in-person appointments difficult. You’ll receive the same structured, evidence-based approach used in clinic settings, but with added convenience and reduced pressure, which often helps people open up more honestly.
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After the assessment, your psychologist will walk you through the results in clear, compassionate language. You’ll receive personalised recommendations based on your specific needs — whether that includes therapy options, strategies to support your mood, referrals for further medical or psychiatric evaluation, or guidance around managing overlapping conditions. The aim is to give you clarity, validation, and a practical next step.
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Online Depression assessments use the same validated tools and diagnostic frameworks as in-person sessions, meaning they are just as accurate. Many clients find the online format helps them speak more openly and comfortably, which can improve the quality of the assessment.
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The length of the clinical assessment can vary, but most people can expect the full process to take place over 2-3 sessions — including assessments, clinical evaluation, discussion, and feedback — each session runs for 50 minutes. If additional tools or follow-up sessions are recommended, your psychologist will explain the process clearly.
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If appropriate, your psychologist can provide a formal diagnosis or written report (which will attract a fee) based on your assessment results. Some people seek this for personal clarity, while others may need documentation for workplace adjustments, study support, or ongoing care. Your psychologist will explain what can be provided and how it may be used.
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All assessments are conducted by registered psychologists with specialised training in Depression, mood disorders, and related conditions such as Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, and personality-related traits. They use evidence-based tools and follow strict professional and ethical standards to ensure your assessment is accurate, respectful, and clinically sound.
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Booking is simple — choose an appointment time through our online booking system. Once your session is confirmed, you’ll receive a brief intake form to complete before the assessment. After that, you’re ready for your online Depression assessment.