Dr James Spiers

Dr James Spiers is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and EMDR Europe-accredited practitioner with over twelve years experience in mental health and nine years clinical experience in psychological assessment and therapy across NHS and private settings. He is HCPC registered and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. As the director of Spiers Psychology Ltd, an independent practice based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, his work focuses on personality and trauma-related assessment, including the psychological impact of functional neurological symptoms in adults. He provides comprehensive psychological opinions and assessments to support legal and insurance proceedings. His approach is grounded in rigorous, evidence-based practice, using validated psychometric measures and recognised diagnostic frameworks consistent with NICE guidance to ensure consistency and reliability in reporting.

AREAS OF SPECIALISM

• PTSD and Trauma-Related Assessment
• Personality Assessment
• Psychological Impact of Functional Neurological Symptoms
• Chronic/Persistent Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders

Profession: Psychologist

Courts or Tribunals: Clinical Negligence, Occupational Health, Personal Injury

Age groups: Adult

Psychological Specialisms: Trauma and PTSD

Therapies offered: