Dr Siân Allen, Forensic Psychologist
Bsc (Hons), ForenPsyD
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Psychological Assessment
I provide expert psychological assessment and consultation in relation to a range of clients, and have experience of providing reports for NHS commissioners, Family and Criminal Courts, Mental Health Review Tribunals, and Local Authority (LA) commissioned individual or couple assessments.
I provide the following assessments:
Assessments of Autism Spectrum Conditions using the ADI-R and ADOS-2 (gold- standard tools for assessing Autism)
Structured professional judgement risk assessments such as the HCR-20, SVR-20 and RSVP
Psychopathy assessments using the PCL-R
Cognitive functioning assessments including WAIS-IV and assessments of adaptive functioning
Protective, Strengths based assessments such as SAPROF
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Training and Consultancy
I have extensive experience of designing and facilitating teaching and training packages to a wide variety of professionals, including those working in healthcare and in the probation service. I have also taught on doctoral level courses at the University of Birmingham.
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Training packages delivered include:
Working effectively with people with Autism
Understanding Autism and Risk (in Forensic Clients)
Trauma Informed Care
Mindfulness
Emotional Management
Risk Assessment and Management
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Clinical Supervision
I have provided clinical supervision to a wide range of mental health professionals, including qualified and trainee psychologists, nurses and occupational therapists. I have offered supervision both to individuals and groups of clinicians.
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My expertise is in the following areas of clinical supervision:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) concepts in clinical practice
• Forensic mental health care (both inpatient and community settings)
• Working with people who exhibit behaviours that challenge systems
Are you ready to make the change from surviving to thriving?
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Contact Me
Birmingham, UK