Psychological Assessment

Psychological assessment forms the foundation for properly understanding emotional, cognitive, and behavioral difficulties, while also identifying each person’s strengths. At our polyclinic, psychological assessments are conducted professionally and attentively to provide a clear picture and appropriate guidance for further development or treatment. These assessments are recommended for everyone—whether to clarify difficulties, confirm suspicions, or simply better recognize personal potentials.

Types of Psychological Assessments Offered:

1. Psychodiagnostic Assessment for Adults

Psychodiagnostic assessment for adults is a comprehensive process aiding in recognizing and understanding emotional, mental, and behavioral difficulties. Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, frequent mood changes, interpersonal relationship issues, or suspecting a psychological disorder—this assessment is the first step toward clearer insight and proper treatment.

What does it include?

• Detailed discussion (clinical interview) about symptoms, life situation, and past experiences
• Standardized psychological tests measuring emotional state, thought patterns, and daily functioning
• Written report with clear result explanations and professional recommendations for next steps (psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation, counseling)

Why is it important?

• Provides accurate diagnosis, crucial for selecting the right support
• Helps identify not only problems but also strengths and resources
• Serves as documentation for further treatment, insurance, or legal matters

2. Personality Assessment

What is personality assessment?

Personality assessment is a detailed psychological examination enabling deeper understanding of enduring patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior in an individual. It uses standardized questionnaires and clinical interviews for an objective view of emotional functioning and interpersonal styles.

For whom is it intended?

Useful for those seeking better self-understanding, facing emotional difficulties or relationship challenges, or considering psychotherapy. Also applied in clinical and forensic contexts as part of comprehensive psychodiagnostics.

What does the process look like?

Involves one or more meetings with a psychologist for structured interview and standardized tools like the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI). Results are analyzed, interpreted, and followed by recommendations.

Why is personality assessment important?

Offers insight into internal conflicts, stress coping styles, and functioning patterns affecting daily life. Key for decisions on psychological support or psychotherapy, including in medical-psychiatric evaluations.

What does it include?

• Discussion with psychologist about life experiences and assessment goals
• Personality tests like PAI providing broad insight into traits and potential issues, examining:
  • Emotional states—depression, anxiety, stress
  • Impulse control—aggression proneness, impulsivity
  • Interpersonal relationships—trust in others, social withdrawal or extraversion
  • Self-confidence and self-appraisal—self-perception and abilities
  • Thinking and perception difficulties—paranoia signs, unusual thoughts, hallucinations
  • Stress coping methods—avoidance, over-engagement, emotional reactions
• Additional questionnaires on thinking styles, stress coping, relationships as needed
• Written report describing personal profile and specific recommendations

Why choose this assessment?

• If in psychotherapy wanting deeper behavior mechanism insight
• Feeling emotional difficulties needing clear diagnostic picture
• In career guidance or personal change processes

3. ADHD Psychological Assessment

ADHD assessment in adults involves clinical examination for characteristic symptoms (inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity) significantly impacting daily functioning.

For whom is it intended?

For those facing attention maintenance, organization, time management, or emotional regulation difficulties, suspecting ADHD links. Also for childhood-diagnosed individuals needing adult re-evaluation.

What does the process look like?

Includes clinical interview, attention/executive function/emotional regulation testing, developmental history review. May incorporate childhood or third-party input (e.g., partner, family).

Why conduct ADHD assessment?

Accurate diagnosis enables tailored treatment—psychotherapy, psychoeducation, or pharmacological support. Undiagnosed ADHD often leads to secondary issues (anxiety, depression) treatable post-diagnosis.

Where to seek help?

Our polyclinic offers expert ADHD psychological assessment using latest diagnostic tools for precise evaluation and treatment recommendations. Timely diagnosis significantly improves life quality and potential realization.

4. Stress Coping Assessment

What is stress coping mechanism assessment?

Provides insight into how individuals handle daily demands, stress, emotional pressures. Examines dominant styles (e.g., avoidance, problem confrontation, emotional dissociation) and risks for anxiety, depression, burnout.

For whom is it intended?

For those feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, emotionally flooded, or seeking improved challenge coping. Especially useful in high-stress jobs or demanding life circumstances (e.g., divorce, illness, loss).

What does the process look like?

One or two psychologist meetings, stress/emotional functioning questionnaires, life circumstances discussion. Recommendations strengthen adaptive coping.

Why understand personal coping patterns?

Early insight into ineffective strategies prevents chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, mental disorders. Often first step toward healthier functioning and concrete life quality improvements.

What does the assessment process look like in our clinic?

• Initial discussion: Psychologist listens and discusses difficulties/challenges.
• Psychological testing: Validated tools assess stress level, coping strategies, anxiety/depression symptoms.
• Feedback: Detailed report post-analysis with next-step recommendations.

Benefits of psychological assessment

• Better self-understanding: Identifies stress causes and life impacts.
• Personalized plan: Psychologists create individualized stress management plan.
• Improved mental health: Early recognition/treatment prevents severe issues like depression/anxiety disorders.
• Greater productivity: Effective stress coping enhances concentration/productivity.

5. Depression Assessment

What is depression assessment?

Comprehensive process allowing specialists to evaluate emotional state, symptom intensity, daily life impact. Essential for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.

Depression symptoms to watch for:

• Persistent sadness, emptiness, hopelessness most days.
• Loss of interest/pleasure in previously enjoyed activities.
• Appetite/weight changes (sudden loss/gain).
• Sleep problems (insomnia/excessive sleeping).
• Chronic fatigue/lack of energy.
• Guilt, worthlessness, helplessness feelings.
• Concentration/decision-making/memory difficulties.
• Thoughts of death, self-harm, suicide.

If noticing these in self or loved one, timely response is vital.

What does the assessment process look like in our clinic?

• Initial discussion: Psychologist/psychiatrist discusses symptoms, experiences, general state.
• Standardized questionnaires/tests: Scientifically validated tools like Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) or SCL-90 quantify depression level.
• Result analysis: Clear feedback on status with next-step recommendations.

Benefits of timely depression assessment:

• Early recognition: Identifies depression early, preventing worsening.
• Personalized treatment: Results guide suitable therapy—psychotherapy, counseling, or medication if needed.
• Improved mental health: Timely treatment enhances life quality, restores daily activities.
• Support: Team provides emotional/professional support throughout.

6. Traumatic Experience Effects Assessment

Traumatic events can deeply impact mental health, with diverse/subtle manifestations. Our clinic uses Trauma Symptom Inventory (TSI) as a reliable tool for trauma-related symptom assessment.

What is TSI?

TSI (Trauma Symptom Inventory) is a standardized psychological questionnaire assessing broad trauma symptoms: anxiety, depression, dissociation, intrusive thoughts, self-harm behaviors. Designed for adults, focuses on effects of physical, emotional, sexual abuse, neglect, loss.

Which symptoms does TSI assess?

Covers 10 key clinical domains:

• Anxiety: Increased tension, worry, fear.
• Depression: Sadness, hopelessness, motivation loss.
• Dissociation: Detachment from reality/body.
• Intrusive thoughts: Unwanted trauma memories.
• Sexual difficulties: Trauma-related sexual functioning issues.
• Self-harm: Harmful impulses/behaviors.
• Anger difficulties: Explosive outbursts/suppressed anger.
• Sleep problems: Insomnia, nightmares, interrupted sleep.
• Somatic complaints: Unexplained physical symptoms.
• Compulsive behavior: Excessive eating, alcohol/drug use.

What does TSI assessment process look like in our clinic?

• First meeting: Psychologist conducts introductory discussion on history/symptoms.
• Questionnaire completion: Describes emotional/physical trauma reactions.
• Result analysis: Identifies key support areas.
• Treatment plan: Individualized therapy plan (psychotherapy, counseling).

TSI assessment benefits

• In-depth understanding: Insights into trauma’s complex mental/physical effects.
• Personalized treatment: Tailors therapy to needs.
• Progress tracking: Monitors therapy effects over time.