Veterans

DVA Psychiatric Assessments

Navigating a psychiatric assessment can feel overwhelming — especially when it means revisiting difficult experiences.

At I’ve Got Your 6 Foundation (IGY6), we walk alongside you through the entire process, ensuring you feel prepared, supported, and understood every step of the way.

  • Our structured pathway means:

    • You are mentally and emotionally prepared before your assessment
    • Your story is captured once, respectfully and clinically
    • You are not required to repeat everything again
    • You have ongoing support after your assessment

How Our Process Works

  • 1. Preparation with a Psychologist (Minimum 2 Sessions)

    We take the time to understand you — not just your symptoms.
    • Build trust and psychological safety
    • Understand your service and life experiences
    • Begin emotional regulation strategies
    • Prepare you for what to expect
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  • 2. Clinical Report Prepared for the Psychiatrist

    Your psychologist prepares a structured clinicalsummary so you don’t have to start from scratch.
    • Your story is documented clearly
    • The psychiatrist is properly informed
    • You avoid unnecessary repetition

    A valid D904 referral from your GP is required.

  • 3. Independent Psychiatric Assessment (DVA)

    You attend a psychiatrist who will:
    • Conduct your assessment
    • Provide a formal report
    • Bill under DVA arrangements

  • 4. Follow-Up Support (Minimum 1 Session)

    You don’t get left on your own after the report. We bring you back in to:
    • Explain the report in plain language
    • Support your emotional response
    • Help you understand next steps

  • Ongoing Support (Optional)

    You can continue working with your psychologist to:
    • Process outcomes
    • Build coping strategies
    • Reconnect with purpose and direction

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  • Why Veterans Choose IGY6

    • You are treated as a person, not a case
    • Your story is handled with respect and care
    • You receive continuous support, not just a referral
    • Our approach is trauma-informed and holistic

  • Important Information

    • A D904 referral from your GP is required
    • Psychiatrists operate as independent specialist
    • IGY6 provides preparation and ongoing
      psychological support
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What Veterans Say

  • “I didn’t have to repeat my story.”

    The psychologist prepared everything beforehand, so when I saw the psychiatrist, I didn’t have to go through it all again. That took a huge weight off.

    
— Veteran

  • “I felt prepared, not overwhelmed.”

    I was nervous about the psychiatric assessment, but the sessions beforehand helped me understand what to expect. I walked in feeling ready instead of anxious.

    
— Veteran

  • “I didn’t have to repeat my story.”

    The psychologist prepared everything beforehand, so when I saw the psychiatrist, I didn’t have to go through it all again. That took a huge weight off.

    
— Veteran

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  • “Everything was coordinated.”

    The psychologist and psychiatrist worked together, so it felt like one clear process instead of starting from scratch with different people.

    
— Veteran
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  • “Clear, step-by-step support.”

    They explained everything upfront, what was needed, what would happen, and what came next. That clarity made it much easier to go through.

    
— Veteran

  • “This was very different to what I expected.”

    I was worried it would be clinical and confronting, but it was actually supportive, structured, and easier than I thought it would be.


    
— Veteran

  • “Support didn’t stop after the report.”

    After the assessment, I had a follow-up session and ongoing support options. It didn’t feel like I was just left on my own.



    
— Veteran
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What Partners & Families Say

  • “It took the pressure off both of us.”

    The way the process was handled meant he didn’t have to relive everything multiple times. That eased a lot of stress in our home. It felt respectful and well thought out.

    — Veteran Spouse

  • “I felt included, not on the outside.”

    Often partners are just watching from the sidelines, but this process gave me clarity and reassurance. I understood what was happening and what came next.

    — ADF Spouse

  • “It made a difficult process feel manageable.”

    There’s a lot of emotion tied to these assessments. The preparation and follow-up support helped both of us feel more grounded and less overwhelmed.

    — Partner of Veteran

  • “It helped me support him through the process.”

    As a partner, I could see how anxious he was going into the assessment. Having the preparation sessions made a huge difference — he felt more confident, and I felt like I understood how to support him properly.

    — Partner of Veteran
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