Expert Witness Psychologists

We are able to offer a wide range of expert witness psychological assessments to assist in Public and Private Family Law proceedings and Criminal Law proceedings. Our experts in these areas include; Clinical Psychologists (Both Child and Adult), Counselling Psychologists, Educational Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists and Neuropsychologists.

All of our psychologists are CRB Checked and registered with the Health Professions Council.

We are able to offer assessments in the following areas;

           ·  Expert Witness assessments of Adults, Children and Adolescents
           ·  Parenting assessments
           ·  Personality Assessments
           ·  Risk assessments pertaining to:
               -  Violence
               -  Sexual Offending
               -  Recidivism
               -  Suicide/Self-harm
               -  Arson/Fire-setting 
           ·  Formal Cognitive testing
           ·  Adult Mental Health
           ·  Assessment of Capacity
           ·  Domestic violence
           ·  Substance Misuse
           ·  Trauma, Abuse & Neglect Issues
           ·  Learning disabilities
           ·  Motivation to Change
           ·  Fitness to Plead/Stand Trial
           ·  Family Dynamics
           ·  Impact of Abuse and Neglect
           ·  Behavioural Difficulties
           ·  Assessment of Educational Needs
           ·  ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
           ·  Attachment including inter-sibling attachment
           ·  Placement Options
           ·  Trauma
           ·  Suggestibility/Compliance
           ·  Denial of Offending
           ·  Anti-Social Behaviour
           ·  Anger Management
           ·  Young Offenders
           ·  Assessment of Memory
           ·  False Confessions
           ·  ABE Interviews – Quality, Reliability, Veracity
           ·  Vulnerable Witnesses/Defendants
           ·  Attachment Assessments
           ·  Ability to Protect
           ·  Culturally Sensitive Assessments

Please note that this list is not exhaustive.

Psychologist

An individual, who has completed an Honours degree in Psychology, on a course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), but who may or may not have undergone any other specialist training.

Clinical Psychologists

A psychologist who has successfully completed a postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) usually over three years. Clinical psychology aims to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological well-being. A wide range of psychological difficulties are dealt with, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, learning disabilities, substance misuse, child and family problems and serious mental illness.

To assess a client, a clinical psychologist may undertake a clinical assessment using a variety of methods including psychological tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour. Assessment may lead to therapy, counselling or advice. Whilst they may have one particular field of specialism, the comprehensive nature of their training ensures that they also have generic knowledge and experience across the range of psychological problems and therapies.

Chartered Psychologists

A Psychologist who has achieved their chartered status, i.e. having a number of years of supervised practice following qualification. Includes Clinical Psychologists, but Chartered Psychologists may also be from other fields, e.g. Occupational or Educational Psychology.

Counselling Psychologists

Counselling Psychologists are a relatively new breed of applied psychologists concerned with the integration of psychological theory and research with therapeutic practice.

In order to use the title Counselling Psychologist, experts need to be registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC). This involves completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (or equivalent) that has been approved by the HPC.

Educational Psychologists

Educational psychologists tackle the problems encountered by young people in education, which may involve learning difficulties and social or emotional problems. Direct work involves some form of assessment to uncover a child’s problem through consultation with professional colleagues, observation, interview or use of test materials.

Forensic Psychologists

Forensic psychology is concerned with the psychological aspects of legal processes in courts. The term is also often used to refer to investigative and criminological psychology: applying psychological theory to criminal investigation, understanding psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour and the treatment of criminals.

In the treatment of offenders, forensic psychologists are responsible for the development of programmes for rehabilitation. They may include anger management, social and cognitive skills training, and treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.

Neuropsychologists

Neuropsychologists work with people of all ages with neurological problems, which might include traumatic brain injury, stroke, toxic and metabolic disorders, tumours and neurodegenerative diseases.

Neuropsychologists require not only general clinical skills and knowledge of the broad range of mental health problems, but also a substantial degree of specialist knowledge in the neurosciences.