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Credentials

Dr. Thompson has completed the following Expert Witness training and is aware of the Civil rules, practice directions and protocols applicable to Expert Witnesses, as well as her role and duties to the court.  

1)  CPD in Writing Court Reports (2005)
2) Master Class Expert Witness Presenting Evidence in Court (2008)
3) BPS Becoming An Expert Witness (2014)
4) BPS Expert Witness Level 1 Essential Knowledge of being an Expert Witness (2014)
5) BPS Expert Witness Level 2 Report Writing (2014)
6) BPS Expert Witness Level 3 Presenting Court Room Evidence (2014)
7) BPS Expert Witness Level 4 Use of Psychometric Assessments for Court (2014)
8) Expert Witness Institute certified Medico-Legal Report Writing (Core Skills) (2014)

instructing solicitors

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Dr Maria Thompson's CV is available on request for consideration of your Expert Witness Civil Case requirements.  Psychometric tests are routinely used as part of the assessment process.  You are welcome to contact Dr Thompson via email with details of your potential instructions.  
Please note that DPCS Ltd does not accept instructions directly from claimants or defendants.  You must instruct a solicitor to contact Dr Thompson in order to ensure you obtain the best legal care and service.  

Qualifications & areas of competence

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  • Psychological trauma - including stress and PTSD following accident, injury, rape, medical incident, military service, traumatic childhood and life events. 
  • Mental health 
  • Adult Survivors of Abuse
  • Life Adjustment
  • Violence risk assessment
  • Suicidal risk and self harm
  • Psychopathology & Personality
  • Medico-Legal Reports 
  • Mood disorders: Depression Anxiety, Anger
  • Psychological assessment of adults and older adults
  • Psychosis & Dissociation​

Disclosure & Barring Certificate & Professional Liability Insurance for Expert Witness Work

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate issued: 6th January 2021.
Professional Liability Insurance up to the value of £5,000,000. This includes Expert Witness cover and insurances normally provided by Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Product Liability, Libel & Slander.

Contact Dr Thompson for:
- her most up to date CV
- the latest DPCS Expert Witness Terms Of Engagement
- 2021 Fee Schedule
Report turnaround time is usually 1 to 4 weeks depending on clinical commitments.