Dr Esther Borrett
Dr Esther Borrett specialises in psychological assessments of children and young people 0-25 years, interpretation of those findings and report writing, including psychological advice to inform statutory work in connection with Special Educational Needs Code of Practice.
She has conducted research and development of trauma informed approaches including research of a pilot for using trauma informed approaches in the Youth Justice Service, development of trauma informed training for schools and colleges and whole school development of adversity awareness and resilience. She is experienced with working with highly vulnerable and complex children and young people including looked after children, victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. She also has further training and experience of working with children and young people from the Roma community and working with young people involved in gangs. Specialist role in Youth Justice working with young people who come into contact with the Youth Justice Service.
Areas of specialism
- Youth Justice
- Trauma and Resilience
Profession: Psychologist
Courts or Tribunals: Clinical Negligence, Criminal and Offending, Education, Family Court, Immigration and Asylum, Mental Health Tribunals, Personal Injury
Age groups: Adolescent, Adult, Child
Psychological Specialisms: ADHD, Autistic Spectum Disorder, Behavioural Difficulties, Child Mental Health, Forensic, Learning Difficulties, Mental Capacity, Parental alienation, Parenting Problems, School Problems, Trauma and PTSD, Youth Offending
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