Medico-Legal Psychology

Independent psychological assessment, expert reports and professional opinion for legal proceedings

Areas of Work Undertaken

Personal Injury and Civil Claims

Assessment of psychological injury and impact arising from accidents, injuries, clinical negligence and other life-changing events in the context of civil litigation

Victim Impact Reports

Preparation of Victim Impact Reports for criminal proceedings, addressing psychological injury, diagnosis, functional impact, prognosis and treatment needs

Other Professional Assessments

Bespoke psychological assessments and reports for a range of medico-legal contexts including fitness for work, immigration, insurance claims, employment proceedings et cetera

Instructions are accepted from solicitors, agencies, private individuals and other organisations

What My Reports Can Address

Diagnosis and psychological formulation
Causation
Psychological impact and functional consequences

Prognosis
Treatment recommendations and likely costs
Pre-existing difficulties and vulnerability

My Approach

I provide independent psychological assessments and expert reports for legal proceedings. My approach combines strong clinical judgement with clear, focused reporting for a legal audience

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years’ experience and specialist expertise in trauma. I am an EMDR Consultant and have undertaken specialist expert-witness training with Bond Solon

I draw upon current research and relevant professional guidance to ensure that my opinions are well-founded, transparent and clearly reasoned

I aim to provide high-quality, comprehensive reports efficiently and within agreed timescales, without compromising thoroughness or accuracy. A key part of my service is efficient turnaround with assessments available on short notice and final reports produced within two weeks of assessment