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Meet the Team

Dr Chris Hamilton
Dr Chris Hamilton
B.A. (Hons.), M. Phil, D. Clin. Psychol. MBPsS

Chris is the Lead Partner for our medico-legal services and has provided expert reports to the Courts and Solicitors for over 20 years. He has specialist training in medico-legal report writing, mental capacity and the provision of evidence in Court.

Chris writes between 50-100 reports for the Court each year and specialises in the psychological aspects of personal injury. This includes: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders and Depression. Chris also has extensive experience in the assessment of mental capacity and in particular testamentary capacity. He provides a range of mental capacity assessments for functional and organic impairments.

His practice utilises a number of different treatment approaches, all of which are recommended by NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence). Some of these include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Trauma Focussed CBT.

In 2008, Chris completed his first book entitled “Cognitive Therapy in Practice – The Assessment and Treatment of Common Psychological Problems”. He is also on the editorial advisory board of the “The Journal of Primary Care” and provides lectures for The University of Plymouth.

A member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Chris is also registered with the Health Professions Council.

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Lisa Hocking
Lisa Hocking
Senior Administrator

As our Senior Administrator, Lisa is the first port of call at Clear Psychology. Lisa handles enquiries about fees, availability and information about the services we offer.

A former Legal Executive, Lisa is aware of the systems and procedures solicitors must adhere to, as well as the importance of complying with strict deadlines. Lisa has also previously worked for the Coroner’s office and therefore handles all our enquiries and communications with sensitivity and tact.

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"Finally I get Psychologists who write common sense reports for my clients and the Courts. Always within the timescales required and with the friendly professionalism that we all like to work with – I gave my first instruction in 1997 and would highly recommend these psychological services."

Fred Howell
Howell Hylton Solicitors

"Friendly and professional, able to turn around my requests for Mental Capacity Assessments well within the timescale and always happy to offer advice. I always receive good feedback from my clients and their families following an assessment – I would highly recommend having an informal chat with Dr Hamilton and his team in the first instance."

Louise Southwell
COODES Solicitors

"We instruct Clear Psychology because they provide us with prompt, focused and independent Part 35 expert’s legal reports which are also supported by clear explanations in conferences with Counsel."

Tim Goldburn
Preston Goldburn Solicitors