Psychological & Psychoeducational Assessments in Guelph, OntarioHelping children, teens, and adults better understand strengths, challenges, and next steps.
Green Door Psychology's Assessment Approach
At Green Door Psychology, assessment is a collaborative process designed to bring clarity, understanding, and a clear path forward. We combine evidence-based tools with thoughtful clinical insight to understand the whole person through a strengths-based, neuro-affirming lens. Our feedback and recommendations are practical, accessible, and tailored to support meaningful next steps at school, work, and home.
Insight Over Labels
When a diagnosis is appropriate, we provide it clearly and thoughtfully to support access to meaningful resources. We also go beyond labels to help clients understand their unique learning and processing profile.
Thoughtful Evidence-Based Practice
We use well-validated assessment tools alongside careful clinical judgment to provide accurate, meaningful insights.
Neuro-Affirming & Strength-Based
We approach neurodivergence with respect and curiosity, emphasizing strengths and honouring each person’s lived experience.
Practical, Actionable Outcomes
Every assessment leads to clear, realistic recommendations that support success at school, work, and in daily life.
Meet Green Door Psychology's clinician and founder
Kate is a registered psychologist who supports children, adolescents, and adults through comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological assessment. She holds a Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology at California Southern University. Her approach is holistic, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming, with particular expertise in understanding attention, executive functioning, and ADHD across varied presentations. Kate is known for her warm, empathetic style and for providing clear, practical recommendations that help individuals, families, and schools understand next steps.
Kate Cluley, M.Ed., C.Psych
Psychologist
What We Offer
Our Assessment Services
Every assessment is tailored to the individual. We take time to build rapport and create a sense of safety and connection, so clients can show up as themselves throughout the process. Our approach is thoughtful and collaborative, with a pace and style that feels supportive and human, not rigid or impersonal.
Psychoeducational Assessment
- Examining cognitive, academic, attentional, and social-emotional functioning
- Provides diagnostic clarity (when appropriate) and practical recommendations to support accommodations and IEP planning at school, and success in daily life
Gifted Assessment
- Identifies advanced reasoning and learning strengths through standardized cognitive and academic testing
- Provides practical recommendations to support appropriate enrichment, accommodations, and educational planning
Autism Assessment
- Neuro-affirming evaluation of communication, social understanding, and developmental profile
- Provides thoughtful diagnostic clarification and tailored accommodations to support self-understanding and access to services
Adult ADHD Assessment
- Clarifies attentional and executive functioning patterns in adulthood
- Explores how ADHD may interact with mental health, stress, burnout, and learning differences
- Provides diagnostic clarity and practical recommendations to support work, education, and daily life
What To Expect
Guiding You Through the Assessment Process
Intake Interview
We gather background information about your history, concerns, and goals, and review relevant developmental, learning, health, and social-emotional factors to guide the assessment.
Information Gathering
With consent, we may gather records, consult with relevant professionals, and use questionnaires to understand functioning across settings.
Direct Testing
Complete cognitive, academic, attentional, behavioural, and/or developmental measures selected to address your specific referral questions and assessment needs.
Interpretation & Report Writing
We interpret and integrate all information to produce a clear, accessible report with practical, individualized recommendations.
Feedback Meeting
We review findings and any diagnostic impressions together, explain what they mean in everyday life, and walk through individualized recommendations and next steps.
Who We Support
School-Aged Children (6+)
Assessments for children aged six and older, aligned with developmental expectations and school-based learning demands. This age range allows for reliable, meaningful testing and supports school planning, accommodations, and IEP development when appropriate.
Adolescents
Assessment support tailored to the unique academic, social, and emotional changes of adolescence. Evaluations consider increasing academic demands, executive functioning, emotional well-being, and identity development, with a focus on supporting autonomy and transition planning.
Post-Secondary Students
Assessments designed to clarify learning, attentional, and/or mental health profiles within post-secondary environments. Findings support academic accommodations, access to disability services, and strategies for managing increased independence and workload demands.
Adults
Assessments for adults seeking clarity around learning, attention, and processing patterns. Evaluations support self-understanding, mental health, workplace accommodations, and practical next steps across daily life and professional settings.
Have questions before booking?
A consultation is a chance to discuss your concerns, explore whether an assessment is appropriate, and learn what next steps may be helpful.
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CONTACT
Guelph Wellness House
183 Norfolk St, Guelph, ON N1H 4K1
(226) 706-7630
info@greendoorpsychology.ca
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