Trauma Psychologist
We provide a specialist PTSD psychology report for solicitors and legal teams dealing with civilian and historic trauma. Our trauma psychologist for historic abuse cases experts offer sensitive yet robust evidence for high-stakes litigation.
The Role of a Trauma Psychologist
When solicitors instruct this expert
- When a trauma psychologist expert is required to assess the psychological impact of a singular or repeated traumatic event
- Determining the severity of symptoms for an expert psychology report on complex PTSD
- Assessing a claimant’s recovery needs for an RTA psychology report
- Acting as a psychological trauma witness in cases involving personal injury or professional negligence
- When a trauma assessment expert is needed to provide an independent view on psychological causation
What the expert addresses in the report
- The findings of a psychological trauma assessment for personal injury regarding diagnostic criteria for trauma-related disorders
- A detailed opinion from a trauma specialist psychologist for civil litigation regarding therapy requirements and costs
- The results of an assessment by an independent trauma psychologist for clinical negligence regarding the impact of medical trauma
- A comprehensive review of the claimant’s psychological history and any secondary stressors
- Clear opinions on the prognosis and the likely effectiveness of interventions such as EMDR or Trauma-Focused CBT
Medico-Legal Applications
Personal Injury
Evaluating psychological damage and future care needs following road traffic accidents, violent crimes, or industrial disasters.
Clinical Negligence
Assessing trauma resulting from birth injuries, anaesthetic awareness, or sub-standard medical treatment.
Historic Abuse Claims
Providing expert evidence on the long-term psychological and developmental consequences of abuse for civil or CICA claims.
Core Areas of Expertise
Common Questions
Do your experts use psychometric screening?
Yes, they use validated tools like the PCL-5 or IES-R to support their clinical findings.
Can the expert differentiate between primary and secondary trauma?
Yes, they assess whether symptoms are a direct result of the index event or secondary to subsequent life changes.