Services
Specialist support following
physical health trauma
Our clinicians provide psychological, medicolegal, and psychiatric services, including assessment, consultation, and evidence-based treatments
Medicolegal assessment
Independent assessment for legal or insurance purposes
A medicolegal assessment is an independent evaluation carried out by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or neuropsychologist to provide an expert opinion for legal, insurance, or compensation purposes. The assessment helps to clarify how a physical injury has affected mental health, emotions, or thinking skills.
You might have a medicolegal assessment if you are involved in:
- A personal injury claim
- A clinical negligence case
- An insurance process
During the assessment, the clinician will:
- Talk with you about your injury, medical history, and current difficulties
- Assess psychological, emotional, or cognitive functioning using discussion, questionnaires, or structured tests
- Provide a written report answering specific questions for your solicitor, insurer, or the court
Important
The assessment is not therapy — its purpose is to provide an independent, objective opinion.
Psychological assessment & therapy
Understanding your wellbeing and supporting recovery
A psychological assessment is a structured session with a chartered clinical psychologist to understand how a physical trauma is affecting your thoughts, emotions, and daily life.
We will discuss:
- What happened and how it has affected you
- Difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, or stress
- Impact on day-to-day activities, relationships, or work
Therapy can help you to:
- Understand and process the emotional impact of injury or trauma
- Develop strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, stress, or trauma-related symptoms
- Improve coping skills and rebuild confidence in daily life
Approaches we may use include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Identify current thought patterns and develop practical coping strategies.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Build self-compassion and reduce self-criticism after trauma.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Create space for difficult feelings while focusing on values and what matters most.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Process distressing memories and reduce trauma-related symptoms.
Therapy is tailored to you and may involve talking, exercises, or structured activities to support your recovery.
Psychiatric consultation
Diagnostic clarity and treatment guidance
A psychiatric assessment is a consultation with a psychiatrist to understand how a physical trauma may be affecting your mental health. The psychiatrist will discuss mood, thoughts, behaviour, and overall wellbeing, review relevant medical history, and explore whether a formal diagnosis might apply.
Neuropsychological assessment
Understanding cognition after head injury
A neuropsychological assessment helps to understand how a head injury may be affecting thinking, memory, attention, or problem-solving skills.
What it involves
- Structured tasks and tests, alongside discussion about day-to-day functioning
- Identification of cognitive strengths and difficulties
- Where appropriate, a diagnosis and clear recommendations for support