Expert Witness Services
Please note - I no longer offer psychology services.
However, please do ask if you have questions or need signposting.
To find an appropriate expert witness, please go to DeafExpert.
Assessment of Deaf people in a legal setting is a highly specialised task, not to be undertaken by non-specialists. It is necessary to have an understanding of language and culture of Deaf people and of the impact of developmental experiences associated with Deafness.
Without such specialist input there is a significant risk that the Deaf person suffers from inappropriate assessment and inadequate service provision.
Dr Jim Cromwell MA(Hons) PsychD is a Clinical Psychologist and BSL Interpreter who is based in Exeter. He has been a Trustee and Chair of the British Society for Mental Health and Deafness, is a Level 4(6) signer and qualified BSL/English Sign Language Interpreter, and has worked with Deaf people since 1988. He works with Deaf adults, children and families, including learning disabled people and those with complex needs.
Professional Memberships
HCPC - PYL 04180 (Expired)
AFBPsS - 70257 (Expired)
NRCPD - 1002371