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Do you require independent psychological expertise for legal proceedings?

MindNLife provides psychological assessment, expert reports and expert witness services for legal proceedings in Hong Kong through Clinical Psychologist Dr Quratulain Zaidi.

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Court & Expert Witness Services

Independent Psychological Expertise

Dr Quratulain Zaidi provides independent psychological assessment and expert opinion for legal proceedings in Hong Kong, assisting legal professionals and the Court with psychological, behavioural and family matters.

Dr Zaidi is a British- and Hong Kong-registered Clinical Psychologist and the founder of MindNLife. Her clinical work encompasses individuals, couples and families, alongside consultancy work with NGOs and international organisations.

What Services are Included?

Services may include:

  • Independent psychological assessments
  • Review of clinical and case documentation
  • Psychological evaluation of adults, children and families
  • Preparation of expert reports
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Conferences with legal representatives
  • Joint expert discussions or reports where required

What areas can Dr Zaidi provide expert opinion on?

Depending on the nature of the case and her area of expertise, Dr Zaidi may provide assessment and expert opinion relating to:

  • Children and family matters
  • Parenting and family relationships
  • Separation and divorce
  • Psychological and emotional wellbeing
  • Trauma and its psychological impact
  • Mental health and psychological functioning
  • Behavioural or developmental concerns

Each instruction is reviewed individually to ensure the matter falls within Dr Zaidi’s professional expertise.

What can you expect from Dr Zaidi as an expert psychologist?

Expert witness work is independent from therapy. Dr Zaidi’s role is to assess the relevant psychological issues and provide an objective professional opinion based on the available evidence and clinical assessment.

Although she may be instructed by one party or jointly by the parties, her professional opinion remains independent and is not determined by the interests of the instructing party.

Consultation with MindNLife

How can I make an enquiry?

MindNLife accepts enquiries from solicitors, barristers and other appropriate parties seeking to instruct Dr Zaidi for psychological assessment, expert reports or expert witness services in Hong Kong.

Please provide a brief overview of the matter, the psychological questions to be addressed, relevant deadlines and, where available, the proposed letter of instruction.

Contact MindNLife to discuss the requirements of your case and Dr Zaidi’s availability to accept instructions.

Common Questions About Court & Expert Witness Services

Yes, where the psychological issues involved fall within Dr Zaidi’s professional expertise. Please contact MindNLife with details of the matter so the instruction can be considered.

Where required, Dr Zaidi may provide oral evidence or participate in other aspects of the proceedings in addition to preparing a written expert report. Court attendance requirements should be discussed when making the instruction.

Please provide a brief description of the matter, the psychological questions requiring expert opinion, relevant deadlines and any proposed letter of instruction or documentation available at this stage.