Melbourne-based forensic consultancy and assessment.
Forensic psychological consultation.
Forensic psychology is a distinct area of research and practice within which psychological knowledge is applied to the justice system and offending or problematic interpersonal behaviour that causes concern and places the community at risk.
The extensive training and advanced qualifications of Forensic Psychologists is recognised by Area of Practice Endorsement in Forensic Psychology, in addition to General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Services and referrals
Forensic psychological consultation and assessment may be sought to provide opinion and recommendations in relation to:
Sentencing considerations (i.e., pre-sentence report to the court, including the likely impact of a sentence on mental health)
Problem/Offending behaviour risk assessment
Psychological functioning (i.e., mental state, personality and substance use)
Criminogenic needs assessment (i.e., psycho-social functioning and responsivity to intervention and treatment)
Risk management
Psychological formulation
Contact.
Phone: 0412 803 277
For all enquires, please use the contact form.
Crisis services are not provided.
In an emergency contact 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.
About.
Dr Poppy Edwards
BA(Hons) DPsych (Forensic) MPsych (Clinical) , MAPS
Dr Poppy Edwards is a registered Forensic and Clinical Psychologist with diverse experience across public and private sectors, namely Forensicare (Problem Behaviour Program), Corrections Victoria and Delmont Private Hospital.
She has worked with both men and women at various stages of criminal justice system involvement, including persons reporting to Community Correctional Services, remanded in custody, serving a term of imprisonment, or subject to post sentence supervision/detention.
Dr Poppy Edwards has provided critical incident and stress management within prisons, forensic consultation to criminal justice system stakeholders, and undertaken research exploring the interrelationship between developmental pathways and offending trajectories.
She has extensive experience providing forensic psychological assessment and treatment with respect to a range of problem behaviours:
Violence and threatening behaviour
Stalking
Harmful sexual behaviour
Firesetting
Substance use
General offending
Find out more.
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Risk assessment refers to determining an individual’s level of risk of harmful behaviour and involves identifying relevant historical and dynamic risk factors. The assessment process includes review of referral information, a clinical interview and completion of psychological/risk measures.
A risk assessment and report may be prepared in relation to the following problem behaviours:
Violence
Stalking
Harmful sexual behaviour
Firesetting
General offending
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Interviews may be completed in person or by telehealth (inc. in custody). The duration of the interview may be, more or less, three hours. A follow-up appointment will be arranged in instances where an extended interview is required. The interview involves obtaining information pertaining to developmental/historical and current functioning. Psychological measures may be used.
Please advise if literacy is limited and/or if interpretative services are required.
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There is limited availability for forensic treatment in instances where there are clinical needs and engagement with specialist forensic services has ended or is not suitable.
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The fee for assessment and report preparation begins at $2500 + GST and increases according to case complexity, time taken for completion (i.e., review of referral information, interview and report writing), as well as the urgency of a request.
Consultations are by appointment only. A 50 minute consultation is $280.
Providing a comprehensive approach to assess, contain and manage risk thoughtfully.
Make an enquiry.
For more information about services and referrals please call 0412 803 277 or use the contact form.