Psychological Assessments

We offer specialist psychological assessment services for clients with complex mental health, behavioural, forensic, and neurodevelopmental presentations. Our approach is informed by extensive experience across adult secure forensic, inpatient, and rehabilitation settings, with a strong emphasis on formulation-driven, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practice.

Services Provided

We can assist with:

• Diagnostic clarification and psychological and rehabilitation reports.

• Neurodevelopmental screening and assessment.

• Complex case formulation.

• Positive Behaviour Support plans.

• Court-ordered psychological evaluations, including fitness to stand trial assessments.

• Expert witness court testimony.

• Violence risk assessments.

• Sentencing mitigation reports.

Assessment Approach

Each assessment is tailored to the referral question and the individual’s presenting needs, with attention to psychological, developmental, relational, and contextual factors. Where appropriate, assessments may draw on structured professional judgement tools and a comprehensive review of background information, clinical presentation, and collateral sources.

The goal is to provide clear, clinically useful opinion and recommendations that support treatment planning, risk management, legal processes, and multidisciplinary decision-making. Reports are written in a professional and accessible style so they can be used effectively by treating teams, legal representatives, and other stakeholders.

Areas of Expertise

Our assessment work is particularly suited to clients presenting with:

• Complex trauma and emotional dysregulation.

• Personality difficulties.

• Risk-related behaviours.

• Neurodevelopmental concerns such as Autism or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

• Forensic and court-involved matters.

• Rehabilitation and recovery planning needs.

Professional Context

With advanced training and extensive experience in forensic mental health, we bring a high level of skill to assessments requiring careful analysis, balanced clinical judgment, and clear communication. Our work supports both therapeutic understanding and formal decision-making in clinical and legal contexts.