Forensic Defence – Expert Psychologist: Dr Aisha Ali
Chartered Psychologist Expert Witness
Related Services
If your case needs a clear, robust psychological opinion, Dr Aisha Ali provides court‑ready assessments and evidence across criminal, family, immigration, clinical negligence and personal injury matters. A BPS Chartered and HCPC‑registered Counselling Psychologist, Dr Ali has worked independently as an expert witness since 2013, delivering balanced, culturally sensitive reports for adults, adolescents and children across the UK.
What I Offer
I carry out comprehensive psychological assessments and medico‑legal reports for:
- Criminal & Forensic law: pre‑sentence and risk evaluations, fitness to plead/stand trial, dangerousness, suggestibility and trauma‑related presentations.
- Family law: parent, child and family assessments, capacity and safeguarding opinions, attachment and systemic dynamics.
- Clinical negligence & personal injury: psychological impact of injury, chronic pain and disfigurement; PTSD, anxiety and mood difficulties, malingering/credibility considerations where appropriate.
- Immigration & asylum: evaluations of trauma, torture and ill‑treatment, capacity, and risk and adjustment.
- Employment tribunals: work‑related stress, disability discrimination and fitness‑to‑work matters.
Assessments draw on structured clinical interviews and validated psychometric testing. Where relevant, I also undertake ADOS‑2 gold‑standard autism assessments.
How to Instruct
To discuss a case or request a quotation, please contact Forensic Defence with a brief summary of the matter and the questions you need answered. Appointments are available nationwide and via secure video where appropriate.
Education & Credentials
- Chartered Psychologist (BPS) and HCPC‑registered Practitioner Psychologist.
- Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.
- Trained CBT and EMDR therapist.
- Bond Solon expert witness training completed (health professional pathway).
- Extensive experience administering and interpreting a wide range of psychological tests.
Professional Journey
Since 2013, I have provided independent psychological input for the Criminal, Civil and Family Courts, immigration matters and employment tribunals. My practice spans children, adolescents, adults and families, with experience across a broad spectrum of mental health presentations. I regularly integrate psychometric data with clinical formulation to produce clear, proportional opinions that address legal questions.
Areas of Specialisation
- Trauma & PTSD: including experiences of violence, sexual abuse and torture.
- Anxiety‑related conditions: generalised anxiety, phobias, obsessive–compulsive difficulties and stress.
- Mood & personality presentations.
- Risk & safeguarding: deliberate self‑harm, violence risk and dangerousness.
- Neurodevelopmental & cognitive issues: ADHD/ASD screening, capacity and cognitive profiles.
- Forensic issues: suggestibility, loss of control, arson, offences involving sexual behaviour.
Why Choose Dr Aisha Ali
- Experienced expert witness across criminal, family, immigration, clinical negligence, personal injury and employment contexts.
- Multilingual: assessments available in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
- Timely reporting: standard turnaround 2–5 weeks from instruction to report, with expedited options for urgent cases.
- Accessible and adaptable: UK‑wide coverage with in‑person or remote appointments.
- Legal Aid or private instruction: work undertaken at standard LAA rates for funded matters; private fee scale available.
- Culturally informed assessments tailored to diverse clients and contexts.
Report Timescales
Typical delivery is 2–5 weeks from instruction, assessment and analysis to final report. When required, I can prioritise urgent instructions and produce reports in under two weeks.
Languages Dr. Aisha Ali Speaks:
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu