Services

Pre-trial therapy

Getting the support you need before, during, or after contact with the criminal justice process is important. For many the process is stressful, carrying the risk of re-traumatisation.

My work supporting victims of crimes includes providing opportunities for informed
consent, control, and collaboration wherever possible.

‘Pre-trial therapy’ is a term set by the Crown Prosecution Service in England & Wales. This set of legal guidelines refers to how therapy notes can be requested or court ordered by legal professionals, to potentially be used as evidence in a case.

I have a decade’s worth of experience in pre-trial therapy across psychotherapeutic service provision, service management, supervision support, activism, writing, and training. For more information visit: www.pretrialtherapy.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

My understanding of the criminal justice system enables me to anticipate and respond to the impact a person can experience, when undertaking this often-stressful process.

Most of my working experience includes supporting victims of sexual offences, and offences related to domestic abuse. If you are the victim of any other crime, you are welcome to access my services.

Yes. I am practised in supporting people who are thinking about reporting. I understand that this can take time, and depends on multiple factors.

 

I write notes in a way that supports my clinical practice (psychotherapy), not as a way to collect evidence for legal proceedings.

I will only request information from you that is related to providing you with psychotherapeutic support. In any case, you are not under any obligation to share anything with me that you don’t want to.

If you are the victim of a crime I will provide you with information on what to expect should your notes be requested or court ordered, so you feel well informed and in control as much as possible.
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