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We are Forensic Psychologists who want to share our understanding of why people offend. All views are our own, not those of our employers. DR. GERALDINE AKERMAN Professor (Hon.) Chartered & Registered Psychologist LAURA JACOBS Chartered & Registered Psychologist DR. KATE GERAGHTY Chartered & Registered Psychologist EMILY JONES Chartered & Registered Psychologist RICHARD CRISP Chartered & Registered Psychologist BRYONY JONES Trainee Counselling Psychologist JAY S UTTAMCHANDANI Psychology Student
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- 4 days ago52 min
#53 Let's Talk Protective Factors for Sexual Offending with David Prescott
We were very grateful to be joined by David Prescott to discuss the understanding and assessment of sexual violence risk and protective factors. David is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and mental health practitioner of over 40 years. He is the Director of the Safer Society Continuing Education Centre and has authored and edited over 30 books on understanding and improving services for at-risk clients. You can learn more about his comprehensive work and contributions, including an upcoming training on the SAPROF-SO here: https://safersociety.org/continuing-education/structured-assessment-of-protective-factors-against-sexual-offending-saprof-so-version-1-training-ot280/We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Oct 5, 202653 min
#52 Let's Talk Psychopathy with Dr Jason Smith and Dr Carl Gacono
We are joined by Carl Gacono, PhD, ABAP and Jason Smith, PsyD, ABPP, to explore their work in the field of forensic psychology, specifically focusing on psychopathy diagnosis and treatment, as well as gender and cultural differences.They have a YouTube podcast called 'Inside the Psychopathic Mind' / @InsidethePsychopathicMind You can also view their work, research and publications here:www.maverickpsychology.comwww.researchgate.net/profile/Jason-Smith-43www.researchgate.net/profile/Carl_GaconoSmith, J.M., Gacono, C.B., & Cunliffe, T.B. (2021). Understanding Female Offenders: Psychopathy, Criminal Behavior, Assessment, and Treatment. Academic Press Elsevier. Smith, J.M., Weinberger-Katzav, Y., & Fontan, P. (Eds.) (2022). The Rorschach: A Comprehensive System – Revised®, Supplementary Scales Handbook. Rorschach Workshops.We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Aug 3, 202658 min
#51 Let's Talk Moral Injury with Dr Ken Logan
We were joined by Dr Ken Logan, licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology at George Fox University, to discuss moral injury and harm.Having trained clinicians internationally in trauma treatment and crisis intervention, Ken specialises in treating anxiety, stress, and trauma, with a clinical emphasis in working with first responders, military personnel, and ministry leaders.You can access more information on his website, including a link to his YouTube channel as well as blogs and other relevant resources: https://www.drkenlogan.com/And you can find his book 'Trust Wounds: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Healing Moral Injury' on Amazon. We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Jul 13, 202637 min
Let's Talk Cultural Responsivity with Prof. Emer Anthony Beech
We were joined for our 50th episode by Emeritus Professor Anthony Beech.Retired from his role as Head of the Centre for Applied Psychology at the University of Birmingham, UK, Tony's research interests include risk assessment, the neurobiological bases of offending, reducing online exploitation of children, and increasing psychotherapeutic effectiveness of treatment given to offenders.We must also thank him for his significant contributions to Forensic Psychology, amongst which is the setting up of the HCPC and BPS accredited Forensic-Clinical Doctorate at the University of Birmingham. We discussed his most recent publication and involvement with The Empathy project, links to both can be found below:Dickie, I., Beech, A. R., & Wareham, S. (2026). Cultural responsivity: Treatment of sexual violence. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394161102The Empathy Projecthttps://www.theempathyproject.co.uk/ We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Jun 1, 202659 min
#49 Let's Talk about 'the why' and criminology with Prof. David Wilson
We were joined by Emeritus Professor David Wilson to discuss his work in prisons, and more broadly in Criminology.As the Founding Director of the Centre for Applied Criminology at Birmingham City University, David is also the author of more than 25 books, a National Teaching Fellow, and former editor of The Howard Journal. David's work combines a passion for penal reform with a keen interest in true crime and popular culture, reflected in award‑winning TV documentaries such as Interview with a Murderer, In the Footsteps of Killers, and Crime Files. He is also co‑host of the podcast This Much is True Crime, author of A History of Britain in 20 Murders, and has recently completed a sell‑out national tour, Tartan Noir, exploring how crime fiction shapes public perception.We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Apr 27, 202646 min
Let's Talk Leadership and Teamship with Richard Barker
We were joined by Richard Barker, who works as a Consultant Clinical & Forensic Psychologist within the NHS, a BPS National Assessor and Honorary Associate Clinical Professor at The University of Birmingham.Having worked in forensic mental health settings for over 25 years, predominantly in medium secure male settings, Rich has been a long-standing advocate of both recovery-orientated practice and now trauma-informed practice. He is currently service lead for trauma informed care.Rich has a particular interest in how trauma-informed care principles translate to leadership, teamship and organisational issues, and we discussed teamship and leadership in forensic settings, specifically focused on promoting trauma informed working within teams. You can access the chapter Rich and Geri recently edited with the Routledge discount code 26ESA1 (20% off valid until 30th June 2026):Barker, R., & Akerman, G. (2026). Working with traumatised teams. In P. Willmot, L. Jones, G. Akerman, & A. Mahoney (Eds.), Trauma-informed forensic interventions. Routledge.You can see Rich's publications here: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2874-957X We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
- Feb 2, 20261h 4m
#47 Let's Talk Fabricated or induced illness and Autism with Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott
We were joined by Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott to discuss the concept of Fabricated or induced illness and Fiona's policy work advocating for Autistic families.Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Fellow with the BPS. She is Programme Director for the Newcastle University Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Director of the Newcastle University Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service, and Managing Director of a specialist clinical psychology consultancy company. Fiona has 30 years' specialist experience working clinically and researching autism and more recently wider neurodivergence such as ADHD, and as an International ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) and ADI-R (Autism Diagnostic Interview Revised) Trainer. Fiona's current research focuses heavily on policy-related work linked to improving understanding and awareness of autism and neurodivergence, reducing discrimination, and improving wellbeing and mental health.You can access some of Fiona's recent publications below:Gullon-Scott, F.J. & Long, C., (2022) Fabricated or Induced Illness and Perplexing Presentations: What is the evidence base for and against current guidelines, and what are the implications for Social Services? British Journal of Social Work. Open Access https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcac037Lockington, D., & Gullon-Scott, F.J. (2025) The Lived Experiences of Autistic Mothers : A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence. Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, 7 (1), doi: 10.1177/23969415251343850Lockington, D., & Gullon-Scott, F. (2024), "MY WHOLE ENTIRE BEING WAS QUESTIONED": UNDERSTANDING THE LIVING EXPERIENCES OF AUTISTIC MOTHERS. Advance. March 18, 2025.DOI: 10.31124/advance.174228960.08772277/v1Wilson, A.C. & Gullon-Scott, F.(2024b) 'It's not always textbook social anxiety': A survey-based study investigating the nature of social anxiety and experiences of therapy in autistic people. Autism, 28(11):2923-2936. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613241251513Bechlem, B., & Gullon-Scott, F.J. (2025) "Adapting CBT for social anxiety in autism: the feasibility and acceptability of a modified group intervention based on the cognitive model of Clark and Wells (1995)" The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, 18, e26. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1754470X25100147Fiona also kindly provided a number of useful links you may wish to explore to find more resources, research and support information:FII Campaign website - www.withdrawfii.orgSystematic Review about autistic motherhood - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23969415251343850 To download the FII consultation report - https://www.stgeorgeshouse.org/past_consultations/ www.hopegb.co.ukwww.asperger.org.ukWe welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com.
- Jan 5, 202652 min
#46 Let's Talk Attachment Based Working with Children with Richard Lindsley
We were joined by Mental Health Nurse, Richard Lindsley, to discuss working in an attachment based way with children.Richard has over 30 years of experience working with children and young people, and after qualifying as a Mental Health Nurse, worked in CAMHS and then further specialised, working with looked after children.In the episode, Richard discusses TheraPlay and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy in particular, and shared several heartfelt reflections from his own life and work. We welcome your feedback. Leave a comment below, connect with us on social media or email us at letstalkforensicpsychology@gmail.com
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We are Forensic Psychologists who want to share our understanding of why people offend. All views are our own, not those of our employers. DR. GERALDINE AKERMAN Professor (Hon.) Chartered & Registered Psychologist LAURA JACOBS Chartered & Registered Psychologist DR. KATE GERAGHTY Chartered & Registered Psychologist EMILY JONES Chartered & Registered Psychologist RICHARD CRISP Chartered & Registered Psychologist BRYONY JONES Trainee Counselling Psychologist JAY S UTTAMCHANDANI Psychology Student
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