British Psychological Society Register of Expert Witnesses

Search the directory to find an expert witness psychologist with greater confidence.

The British Psychological Society’s free-to-use Register of Expert Witnesses helps solicitors and courts find qualified expert witness psychologists for their cases quickly and confidently.

Bringing together Chartered psychologists whose expert witness competence has been independently verified, the Register can help you reduce the risk of delays, challenged evidence, and unsuitable instructions.

Why the British Psychological Society?

As the representative body for psychology in the UK, we are uniquely placed to help you identify expert witness psychologists who meet recognised professional standards.

Why use the BPS Register of Expert Witnesses?

The Register connects solicitors and judges with psychologists who have demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and professional standards required for psychology expert witness work.

This means you can:

  • Save on time and costs associated with finding the right expert witness psychologist
  • Have greater confidence that your expert witness has the relevant qualifications and experience before instructing them
  • Reduce the risk of reports or evidence being challenged on procedural grounds
  • Access professionals who understand requirements and duties to the court.

What makes our expert witness psychologists different?

All psychologists listed on the Register are Chartered members of the British Psychological Society and have evidenced competence in expert witness practice.

This includes:

  • Understanding the role, responsibilities, and ethical considerations of expert witness work
  • Differentiating between the clinical role and expert witness work
  • Producing reports and presenting evidence that complies with court requirements
  • A commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Where psychologists provide clinical services, you can also identify practitioners registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), providing an additional level of assurance.

Search the British Psychological Society Register of Expert Witnesses to find a qualified expert witness psychologist for your case.