Comprehensive Forensic Psychological Services
Evidence-based assessments for criminal, family, and civil court proceedings. Each service is delivered with the rigour and impartiality required by the Irish legal system.
Criminal Court Assessments
Comprehensive psychological assessments to assist courts in criminal matters, from pre-trial evaluations to sentencing reports. All assessments follow BPS and PSI guidelines for forensic practice.
Pre-Sentencing Reports
Detailed psychological evaluation to inform sentencing decisions, including formulation of offending behaviour, relevant psychological factors, and risk assessment.
Fitness to Plead Assessments
Evaluation of cognitive and psychological capacity to participate meaningfully in trial proceedings.
Mental State at Time of Offence
Retrospective assessment of psychological state and relevant mental health factors at the time of alleged offending.
Mitigation Reports
Identification and documentation of relevant psychological factors that may be considered in mitigation of sentencing.
Report Includes
- Comprehensive written report
- Full psychometric test results
- Risk formulation
- Treatment recommendations
- Court attendance available
Family Law Reports
Specialist assessments for family law proceedings, prepared in accordance with Children First guidelines and with the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.
Section 32 Reports (Voice of the Child)
Expert assessment capturing the child's views, wishes, and feelings for court consideration in custody and access matters.
Section 47 Reports
Court-directed comprehensive family assessments examining all relevant factors affecting children's welfare and best interests.
Custody & Access Evaluations
Detailed assessment of parental capacity, attachment relationships, and recommendations for living and contact arrangements.
Parental Alienation Assessment
Evaluation of family dynamics where alienating behaviours are alleged, with evidence-based recommendations.
Report Includes
- Child-focused report
- Family observation records
- Attachment assessment
- Clear recommendations
- Case conference attendance
Medico-Legal Reports
Psychological assessments for civil litigation, providing detailed evaluation of psychological injury, causation, prognosis, and recommendations for treatment.
Psychological Injury Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of psychological harm resulting from accident, trauma, or negligence, with full diagnostic formulation.
PTSD & Trauma Assessment
Specialist assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder and related conditions using validated diagnostic instruments.
Prognosis Reports
Evidence-based opinion on expected psychological recovery trajectory, treatment requirements, and long-term implications.
Treatment Recommendations
Detailed costing of recommended psychological interventions required for optimal recovery.
Report Includes
- Detailed liability report
- Diagnostic formulation
- Causation opinion
- Treatment plan & costing
- Prognosis statement
Risk Assessments
Systematic risk evaluations using internationally validated structured professional judgement tools, providing defensible opinions on risk of violence, sexual offending, and self-harm.
Violence Risk Assessment
Evaluation using HCR-20v3 and related instruments to assess risk of future violence and identify risk management strategies.
Sexual Offence Risk Assessment
Specialist assessment using SVR-20, RSVP, or other validated tools for individuals convicted of or alleged to have committed sexual offences.
Suicide & Self-Harm Risk
Comprehensive assessment of suicide risk factors, protective factors, and recommendations for risk management.
Stalking Risk Assessment
Evaluation of stalking behaviour risk using SAM or equivalent structured approaches.
Report Includes
- Structured risk report
- Risk scenarios
- Management recommendations
- Monitoring indicators
- Review timeframes
Parenting Capacity Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of parenting ability and capacity to meet children's developmental needs, conducted using standardised frameworks and with sensitivity to cultural context.
PAMS Assessment
Parent Assessment Manual (PAMS) evaluation examining parenting skills across all relevant domains with practical task observation.
Parenting Capacity Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of ability to provide adequate care, including psychological functioning, attachment capacity, and practical parenting skills.
Kinship Assessment
Evaluation of extended family members or connected persons being considered as alternative carers for children.
Special Guardianship Assessment
Assessment for prospective special guardians, evaluating capacity to meet long-term needs of specific children.
Report Includes
- Full PAMS report
- Observed interaction analysis
- Strengths & needs profile
- Support recommendations
- Child-focused conclusions
Workplace & Employment
Specialist psychological assessments for employment-related matters, including harassment claims, discrimination cases, and fitness to work evaluations.
Harassment Impact Assessment
Evaluation of psychological impact of workplace harassment or bullying, with causation opinion and treatment recommendations.
Discrimination Psychological Impact
Assessment of psychological harm resulting from alleged discrimination, with diagnosis and prognosis.
Fitness to Work Evaluation
Independent assessment of psychological fitness to continue in or return to employment role.
Reasonable Adjustments
Recommendations for workplace accommodations to support employees with psychological conditions.
Report Includes
- Employment tribunal report
- Psychological diagnosis
- Causation analysis
- Prognosis & treatment
- Workplace recommendations
Not Sure Which Assessment You Need?
Contact us to discuss your case. We provide initial consultations without obligation to help determine the most appropriate assessment approach.