Assessments & Reports

Louisa provides expert psychological reports with respect to a wide range of offending matters in the Youth, Magistrates, District, and Supreme Courts.

She is also experienced in providing reports for matters in the administrative and regulatory systems, including before the South Australian Civil and Administration Tribunal.

Louisa is available to undertake both brief screening and comprehensive diagnostic assessments for a range of purposes, including eligibility for access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Psychological assessments provided by Louisa are holistic and draw upon collateral background information, a detailed and thorough clinical interview, and psychometric assessment where indicated, utilising evidence-based tools. Psychological opinions formed on the basis of rigorous assessment approaches are balanced, reliable and respected.

Louisa has worked for many years in correctional and secure mental health settings, she is skilled at navigating custodial environments and systems.

She has a deep knowledge and understanding of the common experiences of many people in the criminal justice system, including childhood trauma, domestic violence, mental health and substance misuse difficulties.

Louisa is transparent, empathic and non-judgemental, she creates an environment where people are able to talk openly about their lived and living experiences.

Louisa provides written reports which are both detailed and concise, directly address the issues required and offer valuable assistance to the courts and legal practitioners.