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Your client may have experienced persecution and severe trauma, and a assessment can be central to their case. Our experts give objective, non-judgemental and culturally aware assessments, matched to your client’s language and background, at Legal Aid rates, with an empathetic Client Manager supporting you throughout.
Our psychologists assess the psychological impact of things such as persecution, torture and trauma, and how it affects your client's day-to-day life. All are HCPC-registered and enhanced DBS checked, and they write objective reports that meet tribunal standards.
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Psychiatrists provide expert medical opinion on mental health conditions. They diagnose based on international criteria, establish causation, and recommend treatment.
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Asylum evidence can depend on understanding where your client has come from. Tell us their country, language and background when you brief us, and we'll look for an expert with relevant experience.
We can often meet specific cultural, language or geographical requirements at short notice.
Diagnosis, severity and the effect on your client’s day-to-day functioning.
The psychological impact on your client and their family, including children.
Whether your client can take part in proceedings and give evidence.
Whether psychological findings are consistent with your client’s account.
Assessment of torture and persecution and their psychological impact.
Reports for detention under Immigration Act and Mental Health Act.
Call us or complete our brief form. Outline the case and history. We'll gather any additional context.
Within 24 hours, you'll get 2–3 CVs from experienced experts. All offer Legal Aid rates.
Pick your expert and we take it from there. We manage appointments, correspond with other parties, and handle all admin. Your report is 100% quality-checked for accuracy and compliance before delivery.
Yes. We understand the budgets our clients work to, so all our experts work at Legal Aid rates. We can supply three CVs and quotes with the full breakdown of hours the Legal Aid Agency asks for.
PTSD and complex PTSD are the most common, alongside depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. Some clients experience other symptoms after severe trauma. Our experts link the diagnosis to your client's own history, so the report covers causation as well as diagnosis.
A psychologist is usually enough for trauma and PTSD. Add a psychiatrist when medication, a medical diagnosis or Mental Health Act issues are involved. Many cases benefit from both.
We'll look for an expert with relevant regional or cultural experience, and can often meet specific language or geographical requirements. Tell us about your client's background when you brief us.
Yes, let us know when you brief us and we'll build it into the appointment.
It can vary depending on the case, your Client Manager can advice timelines when we know more. For urgent cases with deadlines, we can offer fast-track services. Call us on 01306 879 975 to discuss your case.
Yes, our experts are available to attend court if needed. Speak to your Client Manager about your requirements.
Tell us about your client and your deadline. We’ll find the right psychologist or psychiatrist and look after the admin, so you can concentrate on the case.