Assessments

In my role as a psychologist I have worked extensively with psychometric testing and report writing. I have co-worked with a social worker since 2004 carrying out independent assessments for child protection cases. In this time I have worked with many families, children and parents. My particular areas of expertise are substance misuse and offending, however I have worked on cases requiring risk assessments of depression, domestic violence, anger and child sexual abuse. Comprehensive individual assesments are possible of foster carers, parents and carers.

Qualifications

I worked for several years in the field of social services in both Child and Family services and then older adults before qualifying as a psychologist and then counsellor. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Surrey, a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Kent, a Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from the University of Greenwich and a Masters degree in Addiction Psychology and Counselling from London South Bank University.

Experience

I have supervised contact sessions over an extended period and reported to the court on this work. My particular areas of expertise are substance misuse and offending, however I have worked on cases requiring risk assessments of depression, domestic violence, anger and child sexual abuse. Amongst others I am familiar with the following psychometric tests: Beck Depression, Anxiety and Hopelessness Scales, The DSSI, Hare Psychopathy Scale, The Mini-Mental Test and Shorter Alcohol Dependence Questionnaire and The Aggression Questionnaire.

Work Undertaken

Contact supervision and comprehensive individual assessments possible of foster carers, parents and carers.

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