FORENSIC THERAPY ASSISTS OFFENDERS TO EXAMINE THE MOTIVATIONS FOR THEIR BEHAVIOUR AND TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS COMMITTED

In trouble with the law?  

Have you been arrested?  

Have you been caught DUI or drink driving, and worried about losing your driver’s licence?  

Need a Section 14 diversion application?

Need a report for a sentencing hearing for local court?

Sometimes circumstances arise that involve us in the legal system – either civil or criminal. When this happens, an expert assessment of the psychological issues or factors involved can be a valuable part of the case that your solicitor presents to the court.

Both criminal matters (which include things like DUI charges or other drug and alcohol-related matters, as well as assault and other more serious charges) and then pre-sentencing reports, as well as Section 14 diversion applications, expertly provide information to the courts about:

How your mental state may have influenced your behaviour

Your degree of regret and remorse

The negative impact that the event has already had on your life

Detailed recommendations with respect to appropriate treatment

These are complex areas, and we work with your solicitor to provide the court with the information it requires to make decisions.

Information for Lawyers

We provide clinical expertise in assessing and treating psychological conditions and a sufficient understanding of the core legal concepts and complexities so that your clients have accurate psychological assessment reports. 

In particular, Susan Wojciechowski has more than 20 years of experience in the NSW criminal justice system, which gives her the knowledge and expertise to help negotiate legal difficulties by preparing accurate and objective advice to local courts.  Her experience with forensic assessment and forensic report-writing training is supported by significant experience in treating substance abuse and personality disorders, emotional regulation difficulties and behaviour problems resulting from childhood neglect and/or abuse.  This expertise is vital in assessment reporting for several offences besides alcohol and other drug-related matters. 

Susan takes an analytical, diagnostic approach and communicates complex psychological issues clearly, keeping the courts’ needs in mind.

By addressing the root causes of their behaviour and empowering them to make positive changes, we not only help to transform the lives of offenders but also contribute to a safer and more just society for all.