Looking for a neuropsychologist in Melbourne? How to choose, what to ask and where to go

Typing “neuropsychologist near me” into Google gives you a list of names and very little to judge them by. Neuropsychology is a small profession, the right clinician depends on your question, and the wait and the fee vary a lot between services.

This guide explains what a clinical neuropsychologist is, how to check their registration, what to ask before you book, and where Invictus Health sees people across Melbourne’s north, west, south-east and the city.

What a neuropsychologist does, and who else you might need

A clinical neuropsychologist assesses how a person’s brain is working by measuring thinking skills such as memory, attention, language, speed and problem solving, and putting those results together with their history. The APS 臨床神經心理學家學院 describes the training as at least six years of university study plus supervised practice. The Psychology Board of Australia then grants an area of practice endorsement in clinical neuropsychology.

A neuropsychologist does not order brain scans, prescribe medication or provide ongoing therapy in most cases. A neurologist looks after the medical side of brain conditions, a psychiatrist prescribes, and a psychologist or counsellor provides therapy. Our article on neuropsychologist, psychologist or psychiatrist explains the differences.

Step 1: Check registration

Every psychologist in Australia must be registered with Ahpra, the national regulator. Search the Ahpra public register by name. The entry shows whether the person holds an endorsement in clinical neuropsychology, or is a registrar completing supervised practice towards it. A registrar’s work is supervised by an endorsed neuropsychologist, which is how the profession trains new clinicians. At Invictus Health every neuropsychology report is reviewed by Dr Judy Tang OAM before it is released.

Step 2: Match the clinician to your question

Step 3: Ask these questions before you book

1. Who will see me, and who writes and reviews the report?
2. How long until the first appointment, and how long until the report?
3. What does the fee include, and can I have it in writing? Does it cover the feedback session?
4. Do you include tests of effort and validity? (Important for any legal or insurance matter.)
5. Have you done this kind of report before, for the TAC, WorkSafe, the NDIA, a court or a tribunal?
6. Can you work with an interpreter, or in my language? Can you come to my home or aged care facility?
7. What happens if the results are normal, or do not answer my question?

Step 4: Weigh up the wait and the cost

Neuropsychology is a small profession. Psychology Board data from 2026 lists about 1,000 psychologists with the clinical neuropsychology endorsement in Australia, and fewer than 500 in Victoria. Public hospital clinics usually see only certain conditions, and university training clinics are low cost but often have waits of a year or more, or closed lists.

Private assessments in Australia cost about $1,800 to $3,600. At Invictus Health a neuropsychological assessment is from $3,300 to $3,600 depending on complexity, with appointments usually within 2 to 3 weeks and reports 2 to 3 weeks after that. Our guide to assessment costs shows what that fee covers and who else can pay, including the NDIS, TAC, WorkSafe and DVA.

Where to find us in Melbourne

We also travel to regional Victoria, visit people at home or in aged care, and offer telehealth where the assessment allows it. All our locations are listed on one page.

Invictus Health 能提供哪些協助

Our team of clinical neuropsychologists, registrars and psychologists provides neuropsychological assessments, paediatric assessments, 注意力不足過動症（ADHD）與自閉症評估 以及 medico-legal and capacity reports. No GP referral is needed. If you are not sure what you need, book a 15-minute phone call with our neuropsychologist ($38, taken off your fee if you book an assessment). This article is general information only; please speak with a qualified health professional about your own situation.