Expert Witness Psychological Assessments

I am a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience providing psychological assessments, intervention and expert opinion across the criminal justice system, NHS and government.  I provide expert witness reports across the following areas:

• Family law

• Criminal law

• Parole proceedings

• Immigration and asylum

• Mental health tribunals

Trusted for Complex, High-Stakes Cases

Since 2008, I have provided psychological risk assessments and expert opinion in complex and high-profile cases, including for the Parole Board, the Scottish Prison Service, and Courts across England and Wales. My reports have been described as:

• Responsive

• Comprehensive

• Jargon-free

• Grounded in clinical depth and clarity

• Easy to follow for legal and non-clinical professionals

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I am regularly instructed in cases involving:

• Personality disorder and psychopathy (IPDE; PCL-R)

• Violence, stalking, and sexual offending

• Intimate partner violence and domestic abuse

• Cognitive functioning and mental capacity (WAIS-IV)

• ASD, ADHD and trauma presentations

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Professional Standing

I have trained forensic psychologists in expert report writing, developed policy for HMPPS, and delivered Bond Solon-accredited training. I was seconded to the UK Government’s COVID-19 Taskforce in 2020, where I advised on trauma-informed workforce strategy at national level.  I also hold formal training in risk assessment tools including HCR-20v3, SARAv3, SAM, RSVP and SAPROF.