I am a qualified Consultant Counselling Psychologist, with 14 years experiencing working independently as an expert witness, providing psychological assessment reports in relation to public and private law proceedings, personal injury, clinical negligence and cognitive / capacity assessments.

I have experience working with both children and adults in the NHS and private sector. My expertise is in the area of trauma, attachment and personality disorders.

I have worked in various professional roles with children and adults for 26 years and have extensive knowledge of the impact on abuse, trauma and neglect on global development having first qualified as a Social Worker in 2001 before then completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology in 2010.

I completed my first degree in Psychology in 1998. I have knowledge and skills in the use of various neurodevelopmental and personality assessments.

Furthermore, I have worked in a clinical lead role within CAMHS, providing supervision, training and consultation to other psychologists. I have prepared reports and given evidence in the Family Court, High Court and Civil Court.

These reports have covered the following areas:

•  Personal Injury and Capacity Assessments for children and adults.
•  Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorder and psychological trauma.
•  Assessment of Cognitive Functioning within family proceedings.
•  Assessment of Capacity.
•  Assessment of Child and Adult Mental Health.
•  Assessment of Parenting Capacity.