Registered Forensic Psychologist
Laura is a Registered Forensic Psychologist who specialises in providing psychological assessments to prisons, probation, and criminal courts. Laura has over thirteen years’ experience of working in criminal justice and health settings, having previously worked for Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, and the NHS Wales Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. She has predominantly worked with people convicted of violent and sexual offences, who have complex needs and experiences of trauma. Laura has expertise in conducting a range of psychological risk, personality, neuropsychological and cognitive functioning assessments, and is experienced in adapting her way of working to help get the best out of the people she works with. Laura has a particular interest in neurodevelopmental conditions and is experienced in conducting diagnostic assessments of Autism and Learning Disability. She provides expert witness testimony, consultancy, and training about these conditions, to ensure that individuals receive quality care and support. Laura has several years’ experience in delivering and supervising accredited offending behaviour programmes and bespoke interventions for people who are considered high risk of sexual and violent offending. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which is an effective treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, and Phobias. Laura has clinical oversight over a range of therapeutic interventions within custodial and community settings, and provides consultancy to professionals within prisons, probation, and police services. Laura is an experienced trainer and supervisor, and works as an associate lecturer and supervisor at Cardiff Metropolitan University, where she contributes to the Postgraduate Diploma in Practitioner Forensic Psychology course.
