When a psychological assessment will be read by a court, an insurer or an opposing legal team, it needs to be done properly. Cygnet Clinic's medico-legal psychologists provide rigorous, independent assessments and court-ready expert reports for legal, compensation and diagnostic purposes — from our Fremantle and Midland clinics and by telehealth across Western Australia.
Our medico-legal assessment services
Criminal injuries compensation (CIC) assessments
We have over 15 years of experience preparing psychological reports for Criminal Injuries Compensation claims in WA, assessing the psychological impact of offences on victims. See our CIC reports page and the dedicated CIC assessment service.
Psychological injury and compensation claims
Independent assessments for personal injury, motor vehicle (CTP) and workers compensation matters, including psychological injury claims and PTSD assessments.
Single expert witness reports
Independent expert opinions for civil and family law proceedings, where the psychologist assists the court as a neutral expert. Details on our single expert witness service.
Medico-legal psychological reports
Diagnostic clarification, capacity and treatment recommendations prepared to medico-legal report standards for courts, tribunals, insurers and employers.
Pre-sentence and forensic assessments
Psychological assessments for sentencing submissions and forensic matters, prepared with the objectivity courts expect.
Who refers to us
- Law firms and barristers (plaintiff and defence)
- CTP and workers compensation insurers
- Courts and tribunals requiring single expert witness reports
- GPs and psychiatrists seeking diagnostic clarification with legal implications
- Individuals navigating compensation claims, via their lawyer
Why Cygnet Clinic for medico-legal work
- 15+ years of Criminal Injuries Compensation assessment experience
- Assessment team of clinical and forensic psychologists
- Reports written to court standards — clear, well-evidenced, defensible
- Integrated psychiatry and pain medicine for complex presentations
- Fremantle and Midland locations plus telehealth across WA
- A dedicated medico-legal service, Cygnet Medico-Legal, for instructing parties
Frequently asked questions
What is a medico-legal psychological assessment?
A structured psychological evaluation prepared for legal purposes — court proceedings, compensation claims, sentencing or dispute resolution — concluding in a court-ready expert report addressing the legal questions.
Do I need a lawyer to arrange an assessment?
Medico-legal assessments are typically commissioned through a lawyer, insurer, the court or another instructing party. Individuals can enquire directly and we will advise the best pathway.
What experience do you have with CIC assessments?
Over 15 years of experience with Criminal Injuries Compensation psychological assessments in Western Australia, including reports on the psychological impact of offences on victims.
What is a single expert witness report?
An independent expert opinion commissioned jointly by the parties, common in family law and civil proceedings. The psychologist acts as a neutral expert assisting the court.
Can assessments be done by telehealth?
Many medico-legal assessments can be conducted fully or partly by telehealth across WA. Some standardised tests require in-person attendance at Midland or Fremantle. We confirm arrangements with the instructing party before booking.
How do I refer a client?
Lawyers and insurers can send instructions and relevant documents via our referral process; we confirm scope, timelines and fees before the assessment is booked.
Need a medico-legal assessment or expert report?
Instructing parties: visit our dedicated medico-legal service. Individuals: call us and we will point you to the right pathway.
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