Dr Amanda J White is a dually trained, qualified and endorsed Forensic Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 15 years’ experience; one of only a few psychologists with these dual qualifications in the state of New South Wales. She has extensive experience in the assessment of clinical and behavioural issues that require a comprehensive view of psychological processes and their relevance to legal issues. Her highly specialised training allows her to combine clinical and forensic expertise to provide comprehensive assessments and expert reports that address both clinical and diagnostic questions, as well as forensic issues such as risk assessment and opinion regarding legal questions such as Fitness to Stand Trial and decision-making capacity, for example financial management.

She has extensive experience assessing clients with a wide range of conditions including acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, neurodegenerative disorders, mental health disorders including personality disorders, and substance use disorders. She has gained well rounded and diverse practice and experience working across sectors including hospitals and public health, custodial environments, corporations and organisations, NGOs, and private business. She has particular interest and expertise in capacity assessments, older populations, individuals with complex presentations and forensic assessment.

Dr White is skilled in building rapport with clients, employing forensic and clinical interviewing techniques and assessment tools, to best understand their situation to deliver fair, objective and empirically grounded opinions, working ethically within her scope of practice. When necessary, Dr White will refer clients on to an appropriate specialist based on the clients’ best interests.

Dr White regularly provides independent expert reports for a variety of courts and tribunals. She has extensive experience in both criminal and civil matters. Her PhD investigated the role of cognition in fitness to stand trial assessments and she has several publications in this area. Dr White provides expert knowledge and opinion to assist clients understand their functioning and needs, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Contact Dr White.