Why us

We have built our reputation on quality and results. Our principal strengths are our range of expert skills and knowledge, and our dedication to deliver thorough, timely, reliable and value-based services to our customers.

We are a national organisation with metropolitan and regional locations in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

What we do

Our allied health professionals are clinicians in psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, vocational rehabilitation and speech pathology who work in parallel with medical and nursing professionals in the health sector. Expertise and experience enable our senior clinicians to apply very high levels of critical thinking.

With an evidence-based, best practice approach we provide timely, professional, independent allied health assessments and reports to insurance companies, law firms, Legal Aid, government departments, corporate businesses and other businesses and organisations in need of prompt impartial and reliable allied health assessments.

Our expert panel is equipped to thoroughly and objectively assess and comprehensively report on all claims and other matters.

Experts and innovators

Our difference is our deep commitment to quality and research. All Assessment Squared’s unique clinical tools and services are created with evidence-based research. We are active research contributors through our PhD program and have affiliations with national and international research institutions including the Université de Montréal in Canada, the University of Sheffield in the UK and the University of Southern Queensland in Australia and partner with the Australian Psychological Society and AON.

Dr Kylie Henderson

Founder & Managing Director

Dr Kylie Henderson is a clinical psychologist and the Founder and Managing Director of The Better Health Generation Australia & UK. Dr Kylie has more than 20 years’ experience as a psychologist, delivering a variety of psychological services including assessments, and managing other allied health specialists in delivering these services. She holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland and a member of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College.

Fred Cicchini

Group CEO

Fred is a registered psychologist and experienced CEO with more than a decade of expertise in vocational, employment and return to work solutions. He is highly experienced in delivering psychological services including reports and assessments, and is a highly regarded medico legal witness. Fred is a consummate people leader and an experienced business growth executive who has managed national health organisations with more than 350 staff.

Malcolm Choat

Chief Executive Officer

Malcolm combines extensive experience in the legal and mental health care professions. He is an accomplished psychologist, clinical supervisor and manager. Malcolm holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Graduate Certificate of Alternative Dispute Resolution, a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons – Div 1) and a Master of Clinical Leadership. Before entering the profession of psychology, Malcolm was a barrister and mediator.

Dr Rachel Callaghan

General Manager of Quality & Clinical Excellence

Dr Rachel has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA. She has worked in the mental health profession for close to 10 years with more than five years of experience in applying psychology in the workplace and return to work sector.

Dr Rachel has a person-centred approach to her work. She is passionate about supporting people to identify and achieve their personal goals for wellness and mental health. Dr Rachel is experienced in providing comprehensive assessments on behalf of referrers in employment, health and medico-legal contexts. She believes in utilising evidence-based, best practice in her work and is motivated to deliver high-quality services.