Parsons Marshall Psychology is an established firm of Expert Witness Forensic Psychologists, offering services throughout the UK.

Family Court Expert Witness Services

Our psychologists conduct assessments for adults and adolescents involved in care proceedings, pre-proceedings, and criminal law matters. Parsons Marshall Psychology is renowned for providing focused, reliable, and evidence-based reports for the courts.

We are now able to offer global family assessments including children aged 5+ years.

Our psychologists, all registered with the HCPC and chartered with the British Psychological Society, specialize in a wide range of medico-legal assessments, including:

• Assessments of parenting capacity, including intellectual functioning and its impact on caregiving
• Sexual offender risk assessment within a family context
• Risk assessments of violent behaviour in family settings
• Assessing a partner’s ability to protect children from abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional)
• Risk assessments of carers and whole family dynamics, particularly in the context of disputes or behavioural issues
• Parenting assessments, including risks related to abuse, domestic violence, and protection capabilities
• Capacity assessments under the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including for sensory-impaired clients
• Psychological evaluations in cases of child abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual)
• Assessments based on attachment theory and its relevance to parental behaviour
• Substance misuse and its impact on parenting in a forensic context
• Psychological effects of relationship breakdowns, including abuse
• Personal injury and criminal court proceedings

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of the Family and Criminal Courts, social services, and other agencies. Our rates are fully LAA compliant and reports are typically available within a four week timescale. Contact admin@pmpsch.co.uk with your enquiries.

Private ASD & ADHD Assessments

With appointments available from July 2025, we are excited to offer private ASD and ADHD Assessments for adults and children (combined assessments are also available). Our assessments are fully compliant with NICE Guidelines. Reports are issued within 4 weeks of your assessment and payment plans are available.

Find our more about our private autism (ASD) assessments and private ADHD assessments, or email assessments@pmpsych.co.uk to arrange a 15 minute consultation.