New Tide Counselling & Consulting provides formal psychological assessments in New Brunswick to help clarify concerns related to attention, learning, development, and emotional or behavioural functioning. Our psychological diagnostic assessments combine evidence-based methods with individualized recommendations to help you understand the results and determine appropriate next steps.
What Is a Psychological Diagnostic Assessment?
Psychological assessments often include interviews, standardized measures, and other sources of information to develop a comprehensive understanding of your concerns, strengths, and needs. Depending on the questions being explored, different types of psychological assessment may help clarify whether ADHD, autism, a learning disorder, or other factors may be contributing to your experiences.
At the conclusion of your assessment, you will receive a detailed written report outlining the findings and recommendations. Your assessor will review the results with you and answer your questions, so you can better understand what they mean and consider appropriate next steps.
Why You May Consider a Formal Psychological Assessment?
Sometimes it is difficult to understand why certain challenges keep coming up. You or your child may be working hard but still struggling with attention, learning, organization, communication, or social situations. A comprehensive psychological assessment can help provide a clearer understanding of these difficulties and identify strengths, needs, and appropriate recommendations.
You might consider an assessment if you have noticed:
These patterns can look different from one setting to another. A child may manage well at school but struggle significantly at home, or an adult may function well in some work situations while finding other demands much more difficult. Understanding these differences across settings is an important part of the assessment process
Our Services
Why Choose Us
A comprehensive psychological assessment can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect or what the results might mean. At New Tide, the process is built around you: a strengths-based approach that focuses on how you think, learn, and process the world, not just what might be “wrong.”
Every assessment starts with a free consultation to ask questions and get comfortable with what’s ahead. And if you’re still unsure whether a full psychological assessment is the right step, our Assessment Exploration Session offers a deeper, guided look at your history and concerns to help you decide with confidence.
| Assessment | Price |
|---|---|
| Psychoeducational Assessment (Child & Adolescent, ages 6+) | $2,500 |
| Comprehensive Autism Assessment (Child & Adolescent, ages 10+) | $3,000 |
| Psychoeducational Assessment (Adult) | $2,500 |
| Adult ADHD Assessment (ages 18+) | $1,750 |
| Comprehensive Autism Assessment (Adult) | $3,000 |
What Sets Us Apart
- A clear, guided path to answers, starting with a free consultation if you’re still deciding whether a full assessment is right for you.
- Psychological assessments led by our clinical team, using a strengths-based, neuroaffirming approach
- Reports written to support accommodation requests at school, work, or post-secondary institutions (We cannot guarantee that accommodation recommendations will be accepted).
- In-person assessments at our Miramichi office, with select components like your consultation available virtually.
Why Choose New Tide?
The Benefits of Working With Us
Accessible Mental Health Services
Our in-person and virtual counselling options make mental health support available to everyone, with reduced-rate options to lower cost barriers.
Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based Care
Our team uses specialized training and proven methods to deliver culturally safe, compassionate, and effective support tailored to your needs.
Community-Focused Approach
We collaborate with Indigenous communities and a wide range of community organizations across New Brunswick to strengthen mental wellness and resilience.
Comprehensive Services for All Needs
From individual therapy to organizational consulting, we provide a wide array of services to meet personal and professional challenges.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You don’t need to know which assessment to ask for. Contact us to tell us a little about your concerns and ask any questions about the process. Contact Us
Service Availability (Where Do You Find Us?)
Psychological Assessments take place in person at our Miramichi office, where most testing sessions are completed face-to-face. Certain components, like your consultation and feedback/debriefing session, can be completed virtually for your convenience. However, full assessments currently require at least some in-person visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re looking for a better understanding of your or your child’s strengths and challenges, a psychological assessment may help. Contact New Tide to learn more about our assessment services and join our waitlist.
