What To Expect

The very first step is to book an Initial Consultation with Dr Jill Woods - BOOK NOW

For children, Initial Consultation is with parents only as sensitive information is often shared regarding a child's differences and challenges. A thorough background and developmental history is taken and current concerns are discussed. Following consultation a summary report, outlining the clinical formulation and best-practice recommendations for assessment /intervention with costs is shared with parents for consideration.

Each assessment is individually tailored to your child or young person. As such prices can vary. Cocoon Clinical Psychology offers holistic, Bio-Psycho-Social neuro-affirmative profiling assessments as standard for each young person. This means that parents/guardian's do not need to feel overwhelmed in figuring out what assessment(s) or interventions their young person needs. A profiling assessment screens each child across all developmental areas using interview, observation and standardised tools. This ensures each young person's strengths, preferences and support needs are identified correctly, as part of a "whole brain" strengths-focused approach to identifying the underlying factors causing distress, challenges or delays to reaching full potential socially, emotionally or academically. 

Assessments with Cocoon consist of 3 stages.

1: Child Holistic screening assessment with comprehensive report - including tailored recommendations for home and school (€875). Includes neurodivergence screening (ADHD/autism/dyslexia etc) and review of social, emotional and behavioural development.

            Screening assessment for adults with report (€450 includes consultation fee)

2: OPTIONAL: Diagnostic assessment options where needs are identified by stage 1. Formal diagnostic testing is only performed at Cocoon Clinical Psychology if it is strongly indicated (and/or desired) following a thorough screening evaluation in part 1 - eliminating the expensive and very common frustrations of "does not meet criteria", especially for parents, who are often left with no answers, no support for their family's evident challenges, and facing more waitlists. The cost of Part 1 screening above is deducted from formal assessment costs if booked within 3 months of screening. 

3: OPTIONAL: Individually tailored neuroaffirmative Intervention packages are recommended following all screening/assessment. Best-practice evidence-based resources and support are clearly outlined in each report and options discussed at feedback. 

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Costs vary depending on a person's age, prior assessment/therapy and strengths/preferences. Please see price guide for general costs (prices are subject to change).

Child Assessment Case Example:

Stage 1: Holistic Screening Assessment €875 - identifies ADHD traits and behaviours, sensory processing differences and low-esteem with high anxiety/OCD behaviours. Screening indicates autistic traits are minimal and performance is good in school.

Included report provides detailed profile of all strengths and areas where support is needed. Tailored recommendations for best-practice interventions (home and school) are provided, and school is well resourced to provide adequate support with clear guidance from the report - no diagnostic assessment required unless additional supports (technology, exam accommodations RACE and DARE) are necessary.

Example Stage 2 OPTIONS: 

Formal ADHD assessment with QbCheck objective testing €1450 - 875 = €575

Formal ADHD assessment with QbCheck & Testing for Giftedness €1750 - 875 = €875

1: Holistic "whole-brain" neuro-affirmative screening offered as stand-alone (or Part 1 of formal assessment). This ensures that an individual's full profile of strengths and support needs across all developmental areas are identified early and supported appropriately at home and school/work. Cocoon only offers formal diagnostic assessment when it is clearly indicated, reducing the need for multiple costly tests resulting often in "Criteria Not Met", which is very frustrating and unhelpful for families.

2: Individually tailored best-practice and evidence-based recommendations for support and intervention across home and school/work environments as part of each written report - not generic "autism/ADHD" suggestions or books to read.

3: Child-friendly, easy read personal report for each child offered to support parents with informing the child of their diagnosis if and when they choose to do so.

3: Reduced cost (20% Discount) parenting support workshops/resources and self-directed educational and therapy courses via my website members area following assessment with Cocoon. [coming very soon and all past and current clients will be notified]

4: 10% Discount for Cocoon assessment/therapy clients in my Online store (sensory tools and therapy/parenting resources etc.) [coming very soon and all past and current clients will be notified]