Online and in-person appointments
At Advanced Assessments Psychologists and Expert Witnesses we prepare psychological reports for legal, education and employment needs.
Carrying out dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, ADHD and mental health assessments ─ in addition to assessments of learning disability.
We are video-enabled and have the facility to carry out robust online psychological assessments and online medicolegal reports.
Dr Bernard Horsford
PhD, D Occ Psych, MBA, MSc, LLB, BA, DipAdEd, DipM, FCIPD, MAPM, MIoD, FIC, MAE, C Psychol, AFBPsSChief Executive, Advanced Assessments Ltd
Our Experts are registered with
Expert Witness Institute
https://www.ewi.org.uk
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The British Psychological Society
The Academy of Experts
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network
The UK Register of Expert Witnesses
The Association of Black Psychologists
The General Medical Council
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
The Association of Black Psychologists
Psychological assessments, expert witness reports and neurodevelopmental diagnosis across the UK
Clear, independent and practical reports for adults, children, families, solicitors, employers, schools and professional organisations.
Advanced Assessments Ltd provides private ADHD assessments, autism assessments, dyslexia and dyspraxia assessments, mental health assessments, psychiatric assessments, forensic risk assessments, immigration assessments and medico-legal expert witness reports. Assessments are available in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester, Leicestershire and online throughout the UK.
Adults, children and families
Reports for education, work and court
London, Midlands and UK-wide service
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Why Clients Choose Us
Reports with a clear purpose
Reports can support diagnosis, education, workplace adjustments, occupational health, family understanding, clinical planning, court proceedings and professional decision-making.
Adults and children
Assessment pathways are available for adults, children and young people. Where appropriate, information may be gathered from parents, carers, schools, employers, medical records and legal papers.
Online and in-person options
Many assessments can be conducted remotely using secure video consultation. In-person assessment options may be available in London, Birmingham, Nottingham and other UK locations by arrangement.
Expert Witness Psychologist and Medico-Legal Psychology Reports
Advanced Assessments Ltd provides specialist forensic psychology services,medico legal psychological reports, ADHD and autism reports and independentpsychological evidence for courts, tribunals, solicitors, local authorities, families and private clients. We work with adults, children and young people where a clear, evidence-based psychological opinion is required for legal, educational, immigration, employment, criminal, family or civil proceedings.
If you are looking for a medico legal psychologist London, psychologist expert witness London, expert witness psychologist London, forensic psychologist London or a private forensic psychologist for a carefully reasoned report, our team can assist with structured assessments, clinical interviews, psychometric testing, document review and court-focused psychological formulation.
Expert witness and medico-legal reports
Independent Psychological Reports for Court, Education and Immigration Matters
An expert witness psychologist is a psychologist with specialist knowledge, training and experience who can provide an independent professional opinion to assist a court, tribunal or decision-maker. The role is not to act as an advocate for either party, but to help clarify psychological issues that may be relevant to the facts, risks, needs, capacity, vulnerability, functioning or presentation of an adult or child.
Our psychologists prepare psychological expert witness report evidence andpsychological report for court documents across a wide range of proceedings. This may include criminal psychologist expert witnesswork, assessments by a forensic psychologist expert witness, forensic criminal psychologist opinions, immigration psychology reports, education-related assessments and cases where an educational psychologist expert witness opinion is required.
Our forensic psychology reports may consider mental health, trauma, neurodevelopmental issues, cognitive functioning, learning needs, ADHD, autism, emotional functioning, psychological injury, risk, vulnerability, suggestibility and the impact of adverse experiences. We provide forensic psychological examination services for both adults and children, using a balanced assessment process that is proportionate to the legal question being asked.
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Frequently asked questions
Which assessment should I choose?
If you need clarity about ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, capacity, risk or workplace functioning, start with the relevant pathway above. If you are unsure, use the contact form and explain the purpose of the report, for example education, workplace adjustments, personal diagnosis, court proceedings or immigration.
Do you assess both adults and children?
Yes. The website should make clear that Advanced Assessments Ltd provides assessment pathways for adults, children and young people. Child assessments often require information from parents, carers and schools. Adult assessments may require developmental history, collateral information and relevant records where available.
Can assessments be completed online?
Many assessments can be completed using secure video consultation, particularly where the clinical question can be answered through interview, questionnaires, record review and observed remote interaction. Some assessments may require in-person testing or additional collateral evidence.
Can reports be used for court, education or employment?
Reports can be prepared for personal understanding, school or university support, reasonable adjustments at work, occupational health, litigation, tribunals, family proceedings, criminal proceedings, immigration matters and other professional purposes. Visitors should identify the intended use of the report before booking because medico-legal work may require a different assessment pathway.
How do I instruct an expert witness psychologist?
Solicitors and other professional referrers should send the proposed letter of instruction, court deadline, papers available, questions to be answered and funding arrangements. The medico-legal pathway should be kept separate from standard diagnostic assessment pages so legal professionals can reach the correct service quickly.
How quickly can I receive a report?
Turnaround depends on the assessment type, complexity, records to be reviewed, availability of collateral information and whether the matter is clinical, educational, occupational or legal. The enquiry should state any deadline clearly so the team can confirm whether it is achievable before booking.
What is an expert witness psychologist?
An expert witness psychologist is a professional with specialist psychological knowledge who can provide an independent opinion for legal proceedings. Their work may include assessment, interpretation of psychological evidence, preparation of a medico-legal report and, where required, giving evidence in court or tribunal proceedings.
What do your expert witnesses do?
Our expert witnesses assist in criminal, employment, personal injury, family, immigration, education and civil cases. We prepare medico-legal reports involving psychological, mental health, cognitive, neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological issues. Reports can address adults, children and young people, depending on the legal question and the available evidence.
What types of proceedings can a medico-legal psychologist assist with?
A medico legal psychologist may assist with criminal proceedings, civil claims, employment disputes, immigration psychology cases, family matters, educational disputes, SEND-related issues, personal injury claims and other cases where psychological evidence is required.
