About this resource
A clear report answers the referral question. This template has the usual sections of a psychological report, with prompts, and reminds you to write for the reader.
Purpose
A structured psychological report with referral question, background, assessment results, formulation and recommendations.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Psychologists. Also relevant for counsellors and therapists.
Client or participant group: Practitioners and teams.
Practice setting: Psychology practices.
Suggested uses
- Assessment reports
- Reports for schools, courts or funders
- Provisional psychologist supervision
Instructions for practitioners
- Add your details and delete what does not apply.
- Check it against your professional requirements.
- Explain it to the person in plain language.
- Store completed copies securely.
Accessibility considerations
Clear headings and tables. The Word version can be edited and filled in on screen.
Scope and limitations
A template. Follow Psychology Board of Australia codes and test publishers' rules. Never copy test items into reports.
Research basis
Psychologists practise under the Psychology Board of Australia's code of conduct and guidelines, which set expectations for consent, confidentiality, record keeping and reports.
- Psychology Board of Australia. Codes, guidelines and policies. https://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/standards-and-guidelines/codes-guidelines-policies.aspx
What is included
A 3-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced. Written for Practitioner Plus from the sources in the research basis.
