Alison
Areas of expertise:
- Assessment of attachment and the impact of trauma and neglect.
- Assessment of parenting ability with respect to childhood and personal history, learning disabilities and personality disorder, mental health, substance misuse, anger management and sexual boundaries/abuse.
- Assessment of family dynamics and relationship issues including domestic violence.
- Assessment of harm suffered by children or risk of future harm with respect to neglect and/or abuse.
- Assessment of separation and loss and sibling relationships.
- Assessment of the therapeutic and support needs of parents and/or children.
- Assessment of placement needs following a Care Order, including whether siblings should be placed together or separately and the nature and extent of contact with the birth family.
Experience:
Since 2010, Alison has provided regular assessments of children and parents and given formal evidence in both Private and Public Child Court Proceedings.
Bio:
As I regularly work with trauma, I recognise the importance of self care. I am a keen hiker and particularly enjoy coastal walks and hiking in mountain ranges. In the last 5 years I have completed many challenging hikes for a range of charities. I regularly practice yoga to de-stress and I love to travel.
