UK expert witness

[Starlightstargazer]

Hi everyone,

Can anyone recommend tribunal experts? Ed psych, psychiatrist, salt and op.

happy to travel anywhere in Uk. Is Scotland less busy?! X

[Headfirstintothewild]

happy to travel anywhere in Uk. Is Scotland less busy?

You need someone with experience of the English SEN system/law and with experience of SENDIST.

For SALT try: Helen Pearson, Juanita Hurley, Jackie Harland, Libby Hill, Karen Lansdell, Lizzie Potter.
For OT try: Aniesa Blore, Melinda Eriksen, Diana Pierags, Moyna Talcer, Bryher Hill, Holly Fenton, Sue Horobin, Alison Hart.
For EPs try: Catherine Pierce, Jemma Levy, Ruth Birnbaum, Amanda Furness, Mike Hymans, Stephanie Warman, Marina Gouzia Allen, Paul Kelly, Stephanie Satariano, Leanne Short, Alice Voute, Siobhan Aubin and Jonathan Middleton, Vivienne Clifford, Craig Tribe.
Psychiatrist would depend on what needs are and whether you actually want a psychiatrist or would a clinical psychologist be better for what you want.

[Starlightstargazer]

You are so so super helpful - thank you for always sharing your expertise.
i don’t actually know the difference between a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist, so I’ll look that up. It’s to do with assessing DDs level of mental health / SEMH need.

[Headfirstintothewild]

At a very basic level the difference is psychiatrists are doctors and clinical psychologists aren’t. It doesn’t have to be either or. So you might go to a psychiatrist for medication but also see a clinical psychologist for therapy.

[Starlightstargazer]

Thank you @Headfirstintothewild , I’ve booked a SALT, OT and EP thanks to the list of names you gave! Still looking for a clinical psychologist!

[Headfirstintothewild]

For clinical psychologists, you could try any of Claire Leonard, Julia Woollatt, Amelia McKendrick or Carolyn Smith. 

You could also look at Joshua Carritt-Baker. I know many who have had excellent experiences with him and have seen some very good reports. For full disclosure I also know of some who say they haven’t had a positive experience with him.

But it depends on DD’s needs. Some CPs are better with certain presentations than others.

[Starlightstargazer]

@Headfirstintothewild

For clinical psychologists, you could try any of Claire Leonard, Julia Woollatt, Amelia McKendrick or Carolyn Smith. 

You could also look at Joshua Carritt-Baker. I know many who have had excellent experiences with him and have seen some very good reports. For full disclosure I also know of some who say they haven’t had a positive experience with him.

But it depends on DD’s needs. Some CPs are better with certain presentations than others.

Thank you for your kindness x

[Headfirstintothewild]

You are welcome. I hope they help.