I am a Consultant Psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience specializing in complex trauma/C-PTSD. I have completed a doctorate degree in Psychology from Wolverhampton University and a clinical supervision training from Oxford University. My background includes senior NHS leadership roles, clinical team management, and policy development, alongside extensive experience in teaching, research and clinical supervision.
As an Expert Court Witness, I have extensive experience assessing individuals and families for the Immigration & Asylum Chamber and Family Court, with a particular focus on high-stakes asylum cases involving risk of persecution, apostasy, and victims of trafficking, torture, sexual exploitation, and abuse. Utilizing a trauma-informed forensic framework, I address critical issues of credibility, memory inconsistencies, and sur place activities, providing the Tribunal with robust clinical evidence that bridges the gap between psychological vulnerability and legal disclosure hurdles.
My expertise extends to comprehensive family and child assessments, focusing on attachment, transgenerational trauma, and the "best interests of the child" in deportation or care proceedings. I offer deep clinical insight into Muslim and South Asian communities (Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, and Arab), addressing cultural stigma, "honour-based" abuse, and complex family dynamics. My doctoral research on psychological interventions for Muslim clients ensures a profound understanding of the intersection between faith, culture, and mental health. I am also the founder of Veritas Mind Expert, leading a multidisciplinary team of medicolegal experts experienced in diverse and complex matters, including criminal immigration cases. We are known for providing high-standard, independent reports with a 7-day turnaround for urgent instructions.
Our expertise is based on extensive clinical experience working with individuals and families from the listed regions, specifically within the context of asylum and human rights claims. We provide specialized psychological evaluations for South Asian (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan) populations, utilizing native fluency in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi to ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy.
We have also worked with Muslims clients in the UK. Our work includes assessing the psychological impact of state persecution, 'honour-based' violence, and religious discrimination.
Additionally, we provide targeted assessments for clients from Albania, Sudan, and Somalia, focusing on the clinical indicators of modern slavery, trafficking, and the psychological effects of forced conscription or civil conflict.
I have extensive experience as an Expert Witness, having produced and overseen hundreds of comprehensive psychological reports for the UK Courts and Tribunals. My work is consistently CPR Part 35 compliant and is regularly used in high-stakes cases within the Immigration & Asylum Chamber and the Family Court specializing in complex cases such as Rule 35 (torture) claims, trafficking, and international family proceedings.
As the founder of Veritas Mind Expert, I have a team of experts with the ability to handle high-complexity instructions under urgent timeframes, maintaining a standard of excellence in clinical evidence, psychometric testing, and forensic analysis. Our reports have been instrumental in addressing complex issues of credibility and mental vulnerability in both legal aid and privately funded matters.
Understanding successful behaviour change: the role of intentions, attitudes to the target and motivations and the example of diet. Oxford Journals. 2006
Muslim Therapists Experience of Using Muslim Therapeutic interventions with Muslim Client in Therapy: Doctoral Research. 2016.
Urgent Instructions: A premium may be applied for our 7- 10 day fast-track service. Travel: Travel time is charged at half the hourly rate plus standard mileage/public transport costs. Cancellation: A tiered cancellation fee applies for assessments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice. Full Terms of Business and a detailed Fee Schedule are available upon request.
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