Dr Clive Bellis

Chartered Clinical Psychologist, HCPC-registered and BPS Associate Fellow, with a primary focus on independent expert psychological opinion for courts and legal professionals. Through Grange Psychological Services, I provide expert assessments and comprehensive court reports on a national basis, having completed over 170 expert reports for the court. My areas of expertise include cognitive ability, intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental presentations, mental health, risk, fitness to plead, capacity, and treatment, rehabilitation, disposal and sentencing-related recommendations.

Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Professional and Expert Witness Experience

Grange Psychological Services │ 2018-Present

I provide independent expert psychological opinion, assessments and comprehensive court reports on a national basis. I have completed over 170 expert reports for the court and provide clear, evidence-based opinions for solicitors, courts, families and professional agencies.

My medico-legal work includes assessment of cognitive ability, intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental difficulties, mental health, risk, fitness to plead, capacity, and treatment, rehabilitation, disposal and sentencing-related recommendations. I provide opinions that assist with diagnostic clarification, formulation, legal decision-making and practical recommendations.

I am familiar with safeguarding procedures, structured risk assessment tools, and the application of legal frameworks to children, young people and adults. I am experienced in translating complex psychological and neuropsychological information into clear, court-ready reports and recommendations.

  • Paediatric Neuropsychology Lead Clarity Psychology │ 2020-Present

    As Paediatric Neuropsychology Lead within Clarity Psychology, I provide independent psychological and neuropsychological assessment, intervention and expert opinion for adults, children and young people. I work with individuals in their own homes, schools, community settings and other relevant clinical or professional environments.

    My clinical work includes assessment of cognitive ability, neuropsychological functioning, neurodevelopmental presentations, emotional wellbeing, mental health, adjustment, risk and functional needs. I provide EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and mental capacity assessments applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant case law.

    Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust │ 2021

    I worked within the Major Trauma Centre in Newcastle, providing adult inpatient psychological support following traumatic events. The role involved highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, as well as indirect clinical input through consultation and multidisciplinary team working. The role required competence in applying a range of psychological models and approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Systemic Practice, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment-informed approaches.

    Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust │2017-2021

    I led both the paediatric diabetes and adult stroke psychology services within inpatient and community settings. I also contributed to the Multi-Agency Autism Team diagnostic panel and worked within the cancer and palliative care service. The role required close multidisciplinary working and the development of psychological formulations to support staff teams in understanding the key factors contributing to patients’ difficulties, behaviours and intervention needs.

    Trainee Clinical Psychologist Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust│ 2014-2017

    My training as a Clinical Psychologist within Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust included placements within Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Services, Paediatrics, Adolescent Forensic Services, Adult Community Mental Health, and Clinical Psychology Services for Older People. Within these placements, I completed psychological assessments, including assessments of intellectual functioning, risk, and autism spectrum presentations. I also provided individual and group interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (PgDip)

    Glasgow University (2021)

    Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)

    Teesside University (2017)

    Master of Research (MRes) in Psychology

    Northumbria University (2013)

    Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Psychology

    Northumbria University (2007)

  • Heffernan, T., & Bellis, C. (2011). Prospective memory deficits associated with the recreational use of ketamine. In: 10th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry, 29 May - 3 June 2011, Prague, Czech Republic.

    Heffernan, T., & Bellis, C. (2011). The impact of ecstasy upon prospective memory. In: 10th World Congress of Biological Psychiatry, 29 May - 3 June 2011, Prague, Czech Republic.

    Heffernan, T., & Bellis, C. (2012). The Impact of Ecstasy Upon Prospective Memory and Related Central Executive Processes. European Psychiatry, 27(S1), 1-1. doi:10.1016/S0924-9338(12)74205-0

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