Dr Rozmin H. BSc, MSc, PhD, DClinHyp, DClinPsych, CPsychol, AFBPSs. HCPC Registration No. PYL06448 DBS Registration No.

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1 Dr Rozmin H BSc, MSc, PhD, DClinHyp, DClinPsych, CPsychol, AFBPSs HCPC Registration No. PYL06448 DBS Registration No PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE Professional Qualification Chartered Clinical Psychologist Assessment of Adults, Children and Adolescents Areas of Expertise Assessment of Personality disorders (Adolescents and Adults) Psychological assessment and formulation Assessment and diagnosis of Psychopathy (PCL-R) Social Inference, perception deficits e.g. TASIT Anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other psychological problems Assessment and psychological treatment of psychoses and affective disorders Risk assessments (HCR-20, Sexual offenders risk assessment) Assessment re parenting skills Neuropsychological assessments (e.g. cognitive, learning disability, literacy) Suggestibility Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (trauma, abuse) Psychiatric/Psychological Injury (PTSD, Adjustment Disorders, Anxiety and Depression and other psychiatric diagnoses) Assessment and treatment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders o Diagnostic assessment of Autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), including Asperger s disorder. o Assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Neuropsychological assessment of brain functioning following head injury, Drug, alcohol & solvent abuse, poisoning and other cerebral assaults/injuries. Assessment of: o malingering o mental capacity o fitness to plead o fitness to work o criminal responsibility Assessment of Adults and Children Adoption and Fostering Attachment and Family Dynamics Adult Mental Health Trauma, Abuse and Neglect issues Risk assessments Severe and Enduring Mental health diagnoses Immigration and asylum family cases Personality traits Domestic Violence Emotional and Psychological abuse Drug & Alcohol Abuse Non Accidental Injury/Self-Harm Ability to Protect Assessment of Capacity Assessment of Impact of Mental Health on the Ability to Parent Assessment of head injury

2 Fitness to Plead Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)/Complex Trauma Language Proficiency: French (Advanced level), Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati RELEVANT EXPERIENCE I have experience of working both within the NHS and the independent private sector with primary care and secondary care children, adolescents and families. I am experienced in the provision of applying a wide range of clinical psychological assessments, formulation and therapies to individuals, couples and families with complex mental health problems and also in conducting psychological assessments with children and adolescents. I have experience in providing assessments of parenting, cognitive, risk assessments and assessment of autistic spectrum disorders and assessment of attachment for both the NHS and the independent sector. I am proficient in the use of different evidence based psychological and neuropsychological/cognitive assessments for use with children, adolescents and adults. I have a wealth of experience in the assessment (assessment tools and cognitive) and treatment of the psychological impact of abuse, traumas, attachment, neglect and neurodevelopmental difficulties, arising from ADHD, and autistic spectrum disorders. I am experienced in the supervision of Clinical Psychologists and multidisciplinary team members and regularly provide training and consultation to professionals. I have also published widely in the area of depression and ADHD in children and adolescents. Please see the attached Appendix for my full employment history. REPORTS I have prepared a large number of reports for the family courts. These reports have covered the following areas: Impact of parental deportation on a child s emotional, behavioural and psychological development Assessment of family dynamics/attachment I am able to comment on relevant issues pertaining to the court including: o Suitability of placements o Impact of parenting/behaviours/mental health on the child. o Impact of separation on the child o Risk o Learning disabilities o Appropriate treatment pathways Cognitive assessments of children, adolescents and adults Adoption and fostering Public Law assessments of children and adults Private Law assessments of children and adults Assessment of parenting QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & RESEARCH Qualifications & Training 2008: Doctor of Clinical Psychology

3 2005: Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy 2003: PhD Psychological Medicine 2000: Masters in Neuroscience 1998: BSc Psychology Additional training in the assessment of Autistic Spectrum disorders, parenting and risk I regularly attend CPD events in clinical and expert witness work. MEMBERSHIPS & PUBLICATIONS Professional Memberships Registered Counselling/clinical etc Psychologist with the Health & Care Professions Council Registration Number: PYL06448 Chartered Clinical Psychologist British Psychological Society Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society (AFBPsS.) Full member of Division of Clinical Psychology of British Psychological Society BUPA/AXA PPP/AVIVA/CIGNA/WPA approved practitioner Selected Publications & Presentations I have widely published on the topics of neuropsychology, cognitive and clinical correlates of depression, ADHD, conduct disorder and psychoses in children, adolescents and adults. A full list of publications can be made available upon request. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Enhanced DBS clearance certificate number: I hold personal professional indemnity insurance.

4 Appendix EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2009-Current: Part time - Head of Psychology Cygnet Hospital Harrow, Specialist units for people on the autistic spectrum and co-morbid mental health problems 2010-Current: Part time - Senior Clinical Psychologist West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Community Mental Health Team. Specialist areas include neuro assessments, rehabilitation and general adult psychiatry (psychosis, ADHD, PTSD, autism/aspergers syndrome, family assessments/interventions. Working with children and adolescents and their families carrying out cognitive assessments, attachment and parenting assessments and risk assessments Curren Honorary Clinical Lecturer Imperial College University Research in bipolar and psychosis. October : Senior Clinical Psychologist West London Mental Health NHS Trust, Assertive Outreach, Service Assessing and treating adults with severe and enduring mental health problems including psychosis, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, autism/aspergers syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities. October September 2008 Forensic Psychology (Three Bridges Unit and Orchard Unit, Ealing Hospital) Working with offenders who have complex mental health difficulties including men in low/medium secure settings and women in medium/enhanced settings. My duties include completing assessments of personality, neuro/psychometrics, assessing the correlates of the index offence and risk issues/ management. I treat clients providing CBT for psychotic symptomatology, anxiety, PTSD and depression as well as behavioural interventions for challenging behaviours. Aggression management group with male clients and have additionally successfully cofacilitated a living with psychosis group with women. March-October 2007 Paediatric Psychology (Royal Brompton Hospital). Children and adolescents with life-limited illnesses (e.g. cystic fibrosis, cardiac, chronic lung conditions) in both PICU and outpatient settings. Individual and family therapy using cognitive and behavioural models and complete neuropsychometric assessments. The interventions focussed on psychological adjustment, bereavement, management of behavioural difficulties, medical phobias, anxiety and depression. Involved in debriefing practices attending a staff support group for bereavement. September 2006-March 2007 Neuropsychology and neuro rehabilitation (Royal Hospital for Neurodisability: In-patients).

5 Specialist assessments of neuropsychological difficulties in mild, moderate and severe brain injury as well as capacity and consent to treatment assessments. I worked with the nursing staff in implementing behavioural management for challenging behaviour within a consultation liaison model. I was responsible for the administration, interpretation and dissemination of psychometric measures (e.g. WAIS, WMS), as well specialist measures for the assessment of different domains of neural functioning. I co-facilitated a music therapy group, successfully developed and facilitated a group therapy programme for clients with memory impairments. I provided psychological support to the MDT during ward rounds and contributed in complex case discussions. I participated regularly in staff teaching and training Research Fellow Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, University of London September 2005-September 2006 Adult-CMHT (CNWL: Severe and enduring mental health). Assessment, complex (formulations) and interventions (psychodynamic, CBT, systemic and schema focussed) with clients (individual and group) and their families with psychosis, OCD, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, depression, bipolar, personality disorders, self-harm and dual diagnoses. Experience of liaising with statutory/non-statutory agencies (e.g. MIND). Involved in local clinical governance processes. Conducted an audit on the assessing the quality of GP referrals to the CMHT. In-patient unit carrying out neuro/psychological assessments on clients with personality and psychotic disorders. Designed and co-facilitated a group therapy programme underpinned by cognitive, behavioural models and mindfulness training. Individual and group assessments and interventions with older adults and was involved in systemic therapy with families, which was part of a reflexive team. Mother and baby unit (Central Middlesex Hospital). I conducted psychological assessments for the MDT on puerperal psychosis and postnatal illness. I was a co-therapist in a long-term (8 months) psychotherapy group consisting of women with a range of difficulties including personality, affective and psychotic based symptoms. I was able to use a wide range of approaches.