About Dr Eassom, CPsychol
I am an HCPC-registered, Chartered Psychologist providing expert psychological assessment and court-compliant reports. My opinion is independent, evidence-based, and clearly reasoned, drawing upon my training, clinical experience and latest research evidence.
My specialisms are complex mental health including complex trauma; gender-based violence and LGBTQI+ mental health. A full CV detailing my clinical history and academic background, and details of specific case experience is available upon request.
Professional accreditation and affiliations
- HCPC Registered Psychologist (Reg: PYL36035)
- British Psychological Society Chartered Membership (Membership: 323565)
- ACAT Accredited Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner (Membership: H396100)
- Member of the BPS Crisis, Disaster and Trauma Psychology Section and Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity Section
Professional qualifications
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) — University of East London
- First Class Bachelors Degree in Experimental Psychology (BSc) — University of Bristol
- Cognitive Analytic Therapy Practitioner Training — Association for Cognitive Analytic Therapy (ACAT)
Relevant experience
- NHS roles in areas of complex mental health: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT), inpatient wards, Early Intervention for Psychosis and Community Rehabilitation services
- Co-leading a Psychology service implementing trauma informed care in the Homeless sector
- Research roles at the University of Bristol, Queen Mary University and King’s College London conducting specialist research assessments
- Longstanding involvement in the area of gender-based violence including doctorate research in the area of Domestic Violence
- Independent therapy practice specialising in working with LGBTQI+ individuals
- Specialist psychotherapy training focusing on developmental and interpersonal trauma
- Expert witness experience in immigration and contact proceedings
Medicolegal Reports
I specialise in psychological assessments for the courts. Areas of expertise include:
- Complex mental health difficulties including but not limited to Complex PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, severe mood disorders, Psychosis and Personality Disorders
- Risk assessment: of suicide, self-injury, and vulnerability to further harm or exploitation
- Impact of trauma on memory and concentration
- Cultural variation in the expression of trauma, including somatic (bodily) presentations
- Differential impact of varying types of trauma, including acute trauma, chronic trauma, interpersonal trauma and collective or intergenerational trauma
- Impact of gender-based and interpersonal violence, including domestic violence, coercive control and trafficking
- Gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, including the impact of internalised stigma and minority stress
Timescales: Please enquire directly for current capacity. Provisional timescales can be provided upon review of the Letter of Instruction.
Psychotherapy Practice
I concurrently maintain a private psychotherapy practice. However, to ensure clarity between my expert witness work and psychotherapy, all therapy enquiries are managed through a separate entity.
Please visit the Harrison Practice Group for availability and fees.
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