Psycho-Educational Assessments

At May Health, we believe that understanding how an individual learns is the key to unlocking their potential. Our psycho-educational assessments provide clarity, highlight strengths, and offer tailored strategies that support meaningful progress at school, university, and in the workplace.

A psycho-educational assessment, sometimes called a learning assessment, is a comprehensive evaluation that explores how an individual thinks, learns, and performs. It is not a pass or fail test. Instead, it provides a clear and balanced picture of strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

At May Health, our aim is to move individuals and families from uncertainty to understanding. Assessments can identify learning differences such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or attention difficulties. They can also highlight areas of giftedness, ensuring that advanced learners receive the right support and opportunities. Every assessment concludes with practical, evidence-based recommendations that guide progress at school, university, or in the workplace.

Many families and individuals seek an assessment when learning feels harder than it should, despite effort. Others perform strongly in some areas but unexpectedly struggle in others, leaving parents, teachers, or the individual themselves wondering why.

For adolescents and university students, difficulties with concentration, memory, or organisation may become more apparent as demands increase. Adults too can benefit, particularly when workplace pressures highlight challenges that have previously gone unnoticed.

Assessments are also valuable for identifying giftedness. Understanding advanced abilities ensures that learning remains stimulating and that potential is nurtured.

In all cases, the assessment offers clarity. It answers the “why” behind challenges or uneven performance and provides a roadmap for moving forward with confidence.

Our approach is thorough, respectful, and designed to ensure comfort at every stage.

Initial Consultation

The process begins with a detailed consultation with psychologist Janine Galpin. This appointment explores developmental, medical, and educational history, as well as the concerns that led to seeking assessment.

Testing Sessions

One-to-one sessions follow, using standardised measures to evaluate cognitive abilities, academic skills, memory, language, and problem-solving. Where appropriate, attention and emotional functioning are also assessed. Testing is conducted in a calm, supportive environment, with regular breaks to maintain comfort and accuracy.

Gathering Perspectives

In some cases, additional input is sought from parents, teachers, or other professionals. These perspectives help place test results in the context of everyday experiences, ensuring a more complete picture.

Comprehensive Report

Janine then prepares a detailed written report. This goes well beyond test scores. It explains the individual’s learning profile, outlines strengths and challenges, and includes practical recommendations tailored to real-world settings.

Feedback Session

A dedicated feedback appointment is scheduled to review the report. This is an opportunity to discuss findings, ask questions, and collaborate on the best way forward.

A psycho-educational assessment provides far more than a label. Its true value lies in the clarity and direction it brings.

It helps families understand their child’s learning needs, enables students to discover strategies that work for them, and provides adults with insights that support success in the workplace. Schools and universities benefit from having clear recommendations to guide their teaching and adjustments.

Importantly, assessments highlight strengths as well as areas of difficulty. Recognising abilities alongside challenges ensures that individuals are supported in a balanced and empowering way.

The outcome is not just a diagnosis, but a comprehensive understanding that can reduce frustration, ease anxiety, and replace uncertainty with confidence and practical solutions.

Psycho-educational Assessments at May Health are conducted by Janine Galpin, a registered psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. Janine specialises in psycho-educational assessments for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Janine's approach combines clinical expertise with empathy. She is committed to ensuring that the assessment process is not only accurate but also supportive and constructive. Janine’s goal is for every assessment to lead to meaningful insights and positive change — whether that is improved academic performance, enhanced self-understanding, or greater wellbeing.

If you are concerned about learning, academic progress, or workplace performance, a psycho-educational assessment may provide the clarity and support you need.

Please contact May Health to arrange an initial consultation. Together, we can explore whether an assessment is the right step, and guide you through a process designed to inform, empower, and support lasting progress.

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