Personality Assessment
A personality assessment can deepen understanding of personal patterns, strengths and difficulties, helping guide therapy and more effective ways of coping.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Start with a first consultation.
Before recommending an assessment, we require a first consultation to understand your history, current difficulties and how they affect everyday life.
You do not need to decide which assessment to request. Tell the psychologist what you or your child are finding difficult, and they will advise on a suitable assessment or other next steps.
Book a first consultationWhat does this assessment explore?
Personality assessment may explore traits, emotional responses, coping styles and relationship patterns. Seeking this assessment does not mean that a person has a personality disorder. Any diagnostic question requires a wider clinical evaluation, including developmental and cultural context.
Who may benefit?
- People noticing recurring relationship difficulties or patterns that feel hard to change.
- People seeking a clearer understanding of emotional responses, coping styles or their sense of self.
- Individuals whose psychologist recommends further exploration to inform therapy or clarify a clinical question.
How the assessment is approached
The first consultation clarifies the purpose and whether a personality assessment is appropriate. The psychologist may use interviews and suitable measures, interpreting them alongside history, current circumstances and functioning. Age, development, language and the suitability of the assessment tools are considered.
Assessment methods are selected for the person’s age, language, background and clinical needs. Where diagnostic assessment is appropriate, the psychologist considers DSM-5-TR criteria alongside clinical judgement; recognising some features is not the same as receiving a diagnosis.
How the findings can help
Findings can support self-understanding and identify useful therapy goals. Assessment aims to describe the person’s needs and patterns in context, rather than reduce them to a label.
Your psychologist will explain the findings and recommendations in context, including any limitations. The assessment plan, feedback and report arrangements are discussed with you before proceeding.
Other assessment needs?
These are some of the assessments we offer, rather than a complete list. If your concern is not listed or you have a referral with a specific assessment question, enquire with our team. You can also start with a first consultation if you are unsure which assessment is suitable.