Careers at Psychology & Psychiatry Direct

Join Nationwide Psychologists & Psychiatrists

Free to join, no obligation to take a case. Work around your life and your other
commitments, take the work that fit, and let us handle the admin.

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Why Professionals Stay With Us

Work That Fits Around You

Cases matched to what you want to do. You decide what’s right for you, every time.

Fair Pay, Transparent Fees

You’ll always know the fee before you decide. Competitive rates, guaranteed payment, no chasing invoices.

Admin Handled for You

Appointments, coordination, correspondence, logistics, all handled, so your time goes into the work.

Professional Support

Supervision, CPD, and a conversation with our in-house team if a case gets complicated. We invest in your development.

Flexibility

No obligation. Say yes to what fits around your life, your other work, your family.

Community

Join like-minded professionals. Collaborate with specialists, share knowledge and grow together.

Register Your Interest

Fill in a short form with your qualifications, registration numbers, areas of specialism and sectors you work in.

We Review Your Profile

Our team gets to know your expertise and interests. We may ask for a CV and sample reports.

You're Approved & Activated

Once approved (usually 2 weeks), you're live on our system. You get a welcome pack and introduction to your Client Manager or Education Coordinator.

Start Receiving Cases

Cases matching your profile come through. You review each one and let us know if you'd like to accept.

What Our People Are Saying

Working with Psychology Direct has been a really positive experience. Everyone on the team is warm, reliable and good at communicating, which helps make my assessments run smoothly. This means that I can focus on my work with schools, parents and young people while Psychology Support provide me with essential admin support as well as opportunities for CPD, group supervision and new work opportunities.

- Anonymous Educational Psychologist

It has been absolutely super for me, and Bianca and Sandhya are a huge help in organising my work. So thank you!

- Anonymous Educational Psychologist

It has been such a pleasure working with Psychology Direct. Sinead has been fantastic. She is very diligent, efficient and conscientious. She sends me reminders 24 hours before appointments!!! She has made my life so easy, I am truly grateful.

- Dr B O Oyebode Expert Witness

As an HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist, Full Member of the Expert Witness Institute (EWI), and Director of Health Spirit Ltd, collaborating with Psychology Direct on complex court instructions has been an absolute pleasure. The expert witness casework team there provide seamless, highly professional, and responsive coordination. They bridge the gap between instructing solicitors and senior specialists with absolute precision, ensuring that gold-standard diagnostics and rigorous forensic risk formulations are managed efficiently and delivered strictly within court deadlines. Highly recommended for any legal professional seeking top-tier, court-ready psychological expertise.

- George. D Expert Witness

Psychology Direct continue to provide an exceptionally professional service through a committed and focussed team. As an Expert Witness to the UK Courts I am happy to work with them.

- Peter. S Expert Witness

As a Chartered Psychologist and Expert Witness, I have found Lauren to be highly professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. Communication has always been prompt, clear, and responsive, and instructions are managed in a well-organised and timely manner. Her professionalism and attention to detail make the process straightforward, and I would not hesitate to recommend working with her. I look forward to continuing our professional relationship on future cases.

Dr A Shadi Expert Witness

Frequently Asked Questions

You must be HCPC registered (psychologists), GMC registered (psychiatrists), and have a valid enhanced DBS check. BPS membership is valued but not required. We verify all registrations during onboarding.

No. Registration is completely free, no subscription or membership fees. We only earn when you complete cases.

Absolutely not. You review each case and decide if it's a good fit. You can decline without penalty. We learn your interests, availability and match cases you'll want.

Rates vary by case type, complexity, travel, and turnaround time. You get a quote with each offer before deciding. We work at Legal Aid rates for publicly funded cases. Rates are transparent and paid promptly.

Expert witness assessments (family law, criminal, civil, immigration, employment) and educational psychology assessments (EHCP, SEND evaluations, statutory assessments). Cases come from solicitors, local authorities, schools, and other organisations.

Your Client Manager or Education Coordinator handles appointment scheduling, coordination, case logistics, and all correspondence. They manage report QA feedback and queries.

Yes. We offer CPD sessions, supervision from our in-house Senior Educational Psychologists, consultation on complex cases, webinars and podcasts. You have access to a community of other professionals for peer support.

Yes. Many professionals work with multiple agencies or maintain private practices. We have no exclusivity clause. You manage your own workload.

Fill in the registration form using the register your interest button. Include your qualifications, registration numbers, areas of specialism, and sectors you work in. We'll review and be in touch.

Our team reviews your registration. We may request more information. Once approved, you get a welcome pack, introduction to your Client Manager or Education Coordinator, and associate portal access. Cases start coming through based on your profile.

Contact us at enquiries@psychologydirect.co.uk We'll answer any questions you have and send you more information about working with us.

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