Clinical Psychologist
Biography:
Andrew works as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, currently within mental health liaison services in Paisley and Glasgow. Since completing training in 2006, he has largely worked with people experiencing moderate-to-severe mental health problems. He routinely assesses and treats psychological reactions to significant life events and is well equipped to offer opinions in this area, including recommendations for treatment. Since 2015, he has conducted regular medicolegal work. He became a certified member of the Expert Witness Institute in 2022. When more practical for clients, he can conduct assessments via video-conferencing applications, although would generally prefer to meet with people in person.
Clinical Interests:
Medicolegal Experience:
Undertaken medicolegal work since 2015. See about 50-60 cases per year, mostly pursuers.
Training:
2018 - Bond Solon - Excellence in Report Writing
2019 - S&S van Scoyoc Consulting & Training - Expert Witness Intensive
2020 - Expert Witness Institute - Law for Experts (Scotland)
2022 - Expert Witness Institute - Civil Litigation for Registered Psychologists
2022 - Expert Witness Institute - Expert Witness Certification
2023 - Expert Witness Institute – Courtroom Skills - Scotland
Professional Memberships:
Chartered Member of British Psychological Society (Membership number: 89746)
Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (Registration Number: PYL18209)
Certified Member of Expert Witness Institute (Membership Number: 00010795)
