Ep. 33 | The Role of Assessment Pre and Post Therapy

Today, we are discussing the role of assessment pre- and post-therapy with John Wills. John outlines the many reasons he actively uses evidence-based assessment tools in his client work. These include identifying and prioritising presenting issues and symptoms, informing case conceptualisation, measuring risk and measuring progress. We discuss how these tools can be used collaboratively and in an empowering way with clients. We also discuss a specific assessment type, the Hogan Personality Inventory, which John offers to clients who are coming to the end of their therapy. This can help clients to increase self-awareness and compassion and support themselves in challenging future situations. John is a psychologist and CBT practitioner, specialising in anxiety disorders. He has a keen interest in the role of personality disorders in clinical presentations. John is a faculty lecturer and year head with PCI College and works with schools in the area of cyberbullying and wellbeing.