Dr Christopher Hobson
Dr Christopher Hobson is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years post-qualified experience of working clinically with adults, and conducting clinically-relevant research. He has experience of working in secure hospital and prison settings, and currently has a lead role in a clinical psychology training programme whilst undertaking independent work.
He has several publications in peer-reviewed journals in the areas of child and parental mental health, and working with complex/traumatised populations. Across employed roles and his independent work, he has particularly developed expertise in assessing and treating those who have histories of personality difficulties related to complex trauma and early disrupted attachments, as well as those who have committed violent offences (including domestic violence).
He also has experience with working with a wide range of other difficulties including recurrent anxiety and depression, OCD, psychosis, bipolar disorder, autism, ADHD, cognitive impairment and brain injury. He is trained in various therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mentalization Based Treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and EMDR.
Areas of specialism
- Assessment of adults
- Personality difficulties and complex PTSD, including impact on parenting
- Mental health (including depression and anxiety), and impact on parenting
- Attachment and relationship history
- Drug and alcohol use
- Neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, Autism-Spectrum Disorder)*
- Learning difficulties
- Cognitive /Neuropsychological Assessment
- Capacity issues
- Parental risk assessment (including assessment of risk of violence and domestic violence)
- Ability to protect
- Ability to prioritise the needs of the children
- Ability to work with professionals
- Capacity to change
Profession: Psychologist
Courts or Tribunals: Family Court
Age groups: Adult
Psychological Specialisms: Adult Mental Health Problems, Autistic Spectum Disorder, Mental Capacity, Parental Alienation, Personality Disorder, Substance Misuse, Trauma and PTSD
Therapies offered:
