Clear answers for complex questions.

Psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults, alongside therapy and other mental health services.

In-person assessments in Ottawa and Toronto. View locations and virtual access.

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Clinician discussing psychological assessment with an adult and family.

Start with the question you want answered

You do not need to choose a diagnosis or assessment type before contacting us. Start with what you have noticed and what you hope to understand, or use the Assessment Planner.

Attention, focus or executive functioning

ADHD assessment can help clarify concerns involving attention, organization, impulsivity or follow-through.

View ADHD assessment

Learning, reading, writing or school

A psychoeducational assessment may be useful when learning, academic skills, giftedness or educational planning are central.

View psychoeducational assessment

Autism or developmental differences

Autism assessment can explore developmental, communication, sensory, routine and social-connection questions.

View autism assessment

Anxiety, mood or broader mental health

A psychodiagnostic assessment can help untangle overlapping concerns involving anxiety, mood, trauma or broader mental health.

View psychodiagnostic assessment

Planning for what comes next

School, post-secondary or work accommodations

Understand which assessment and documentation options may fit—and which decisions remain with the receiving organization.

See what a report can be used for

Treatment or medication after diagnosis

See how therapy, nurse practitioner care and other supports may follow an assessment.

See what can happen after assessment

Need help choosing? Use the Assessment Planner

Already know the assessment you need?

What standard clinical assessments include

Every standard clinical psychological assessment at BrainLab includes feedback and a written report. The information is considered together and connected to practical next steps.

Written report

You receive a written report that explains the results and brings the assessment information together.

Feedback appointment

Your clinician explains the results, answers your questions and discusses the recommendations with you.

Understanding the results

History, observations, interviews, measures and other information are considered together.

Recommendations

Recommendations connect the results to practical next steps where appropriate.

Understand the assessment report See what a report can be used for

How assessment works

Inquiry
Tell us what you would like to understand.
Clarify what you want to understand
We review your questions and relevant background, then suggest the service most likely to help.
Proposed plan
You receive the proposed assessment plan, fees and scheduling information.
Decide whether to proceed
Ask questions and decide whether you would like to proceed.
Assessment
Complete the planned interviews, appointments and information-gathering steps.
Written report and feedback
Receive the integrated report, feedback and practical recommendations.

Review the complete assessment process

Services and locations

In-person psychological assessments are available in Ottawa and Toronto. Some parts of an assessment may be available virtually in Ontario when the required methods can be used reliably online. Assessment availability varies by assessment type, clinician and location. Current timing is confirmed when we review your inquiry.

Ottawa

Confirmed on inquiry

In-person psychological assessments and other current BrainLab services.

Plan an Ottawa visit

TorontoNEW

In-person assessments

Psychological assessments are now available in Toronto.

View Toronto assessments

Ontario

Selected virtual services

We’ll explain what can be completed virtually and when an in-person appointment would be more appropriate.

View virtual Ontario services

NunavutNEW

Virtual assessments

Virtual psychological assessments for Nunavut residents when the assessment can be completed appropriately online.

View Nunavut assessments

Therapy and other services

Therapy

Individual, couples, family and parent support.

View therapy

Occupational Therapy

Virtual support focused on participation in meaningful daily activities.

View occupational therapy

Nurse Practitioner

Virtual mental health assessment, care planning and follow-up.

View nurse practitioner services

Equine-Assisted Therapy

Experiential therapy provided near Cornwall.

View equine-assisted therapy

View all therapy & services Ask about therapy or other services

Plan before you begin

Fees & Payment

Review assessment and service fees before deciding how to proceed.

Review fees and payment

Funding Navigator

Explore possible funding routes and the questions to ask your plan or program.

Use the Funding Navigator

Preparation Centre

Know what to gather and what to expect before assessment.

Prepare for assessment

What can a report be used for?

See what a report can be used for

Schools and professionals

Education and healthcare professionals can use focused referral guidance, practical checklists and clear consent boundaries.

For schools & educators Professional resources Independent assessments Make a professional referral

After your assessment

Use the written report and feedback to understand the results, prioritize recommendations and decide what to put into practice. There is no requirement to continue care with BrainLab.

Understand

Review the report and use feedback to ask questions about the results.

Prioritize

Identify which recommendations matter most now.

Act

Consider treatment, medication, accommodations, community supports or external services where appropriate.