Business Details
Specialist Psychology Services Belfast
We are a specialist psychology practice offering comprehensive psychological, educational, and occupational assessment services. Our expertise spans school readiness research, social-emotional difficulties in children, EMDR trauma therapy, and medico-legal reporting. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and Psychological Society of Ireland, we combine 20+ years' experience in educational psychology with cutting-edge research methodologies.Our consultancy supports parents, legal professionals, and organisations through tailored assessments for special educational needs, adult dyslexia, and workplace mental health. With enhanced criminal record checks and adherence to strict ethical codes, we deliver expert witness reports for family law, personal injury claims, and employment law cases across Northern Ireland.
Services
Psychological Assessments
Educational Consultancy
Legal Expert Reports
EMDR Therapy
Child Development Analysis
Adult Dyslexia Support
Workplace Mental Health
Autism Spectrum Assessments
Stress Management
Special Educational Needs
Highlights and features
- Triple-accredited chartered psychologist with BPS, HCPC and PSI registrations
- Pioneering research in school readiness assessment methodologies
- EMDR therapy training aligned with NICE and WHO guidelines
- Specialist legal reporting for family law and employment disputes
- Enhanced criminal record checks for vulnerable group safeguarding
Associations and certifications
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
- Access NI
Services
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive psychological evaluations investigating cognitive abilities, learning difficulties, and emotional wellbeing. Our assessments use standardised tools to identify specific needs in children and adults, covering dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, and trauma-related conditions. Reports include actionable recommendations for educational, occupational, and clinical settings.
Legal Expert Reports
Medico-legal assessments providing expert opinion for family law, personal injury claims, and employment disputes. We prepare detailed reports on educational needs, psychological trauma, and capacity issues that meet court requirements. Our work supports solicitors and barristers with evidence-based conclusions and professional testimony.
EMDR Therapy
Specialist trauma therapy using Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing techniques. This evidence-based treatment addresses PTSD and anxiety disorders by processing distressing memories. Delivered by a therapist with advanced EMDR training and ongoing professional supervision, following NICE and WHO clinical guidelines for trauma recovery.
Educational Consultancy
Expert advice on special educational needs, including school readiness assessments and learning support strategies. We work with parents and education professionals to address behavioural difficulties, sensory impairments, and examination stress. Our consultancy informs education plans and legal advocacy under the 1996 Education Act.
Workplace Mental Health
Business psychology solutions addressing workplace stress, staff wellbeing, and organisational effectiveness. Our consultancy helps employers manage mental health absence, implement support strategies, and create psychologically safe working environments. Services include stress risk assessments and tailored intervention programmes for private and public sector organisations.
People
Dr Carmel Rodgers
Chartered Psychologist
HCPC-registered educational psychologist with 20+ years' experience in child development and trauma therapy. Holds BPS and PSI accreditations, with specialist EMDR training and legal reporting expertise. Researcher in school readiness assessment methodologies with published academic work.
Questions
What psychological assessments do you offer?
We provide educational, cognitive, and trauma-focused assessments for children and adults, including dyslexia screening, autism spectrum evaluations, and EMDR therapy readiness assessments.
Can you provide legal expert reports?
Yes, we prepare medico-legal reports for family law, personal injury claims, and employment disputes, with expertise in educational needs and psychological trauma assessment.
Are you accredited by professional bodies?
We hold full accreditation with the British Psychological Society, Health and Care Professions Council, and Psychological Society of Ireland, with enhanced safeguarding clearance.
Do you offer workplace mental health support?
Our business psychology services help organisations manage workplace stress, implement wellbeing strategies, and reduce mental health-related absence through tailored organisational interventions.
How to book an appointment?
Contact us via our online form or telephone to discuss your needs. We'll arrange an initial consultation to determine the most appropriate assessment or therapy pathway.
