DR GILL WALKER - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, PSYCHOTHERAPIST & SUPERVISOR

Medico-legal psychologist Manly, Dr Gill SH Walker

Medico-legal assessments provide independent psychological opinion to support legal, insurance, and workplace matters. This is not a treatment service, but a formal assessment and reporting process. Referrals are typically made via legal representatives or other formal channels.

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Independent medico-legal assessments & psychological reports

Expertise

My training and professional development have included formal study of the legal and ethical frameworks relevant to psychological practice. The focus is on the legal aspects of psychological work, ensuring a sound understanding of medico-legal processes, documentation standards, and the responsibilities of providing independent opinion.

This foundation, combined with over 25 years of experience across clinical and tertiary care settings, supports the delivery of balanced, objective, and well-reasoned reports.

Areas of assessment may include

Expert witness reports
Psychological injury and impact
Capacity and functioning
Risk and safety considerations
Diagnostic clarification
Workplace or compensation-related matters
Independent expert opinion

Types of medico-legal matters

A medico-legal assessment involves a comprehensive psychological evaluation to address specific referral questions. This may include:

Criminal matters
Civil and personal injury matters
Workplace and compensation claims
Family or parenting matters
Risk assessments
Court or tribunal proceedings

A medico-legal assessment involves a comprehensive psychological evaluation to address specific referral questions. This may include:

Clinical interview and history taking
Review of relevant documentation
Psychometric assessment where appropriate
Consideration of diagnostic and functional factors
Preparation of a detailed, independent report

Enquire about medico- legal assessments

If you require an independent psychological report or would like to discuss a referral, please get in touch to arrange an initial enquiry.

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Dr Gill SH Walker, Clinical Psychologist,
Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychologists
AHPRA Psychology Board-approved supervisor
BSc, MSc, PgDip, DPhil, PhD, MAPS,

AHPRA PSY0002115475

Member:

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

State Insurance Regulatory Authority

Useful links & contact:

Email: referral@inpsyght.net

Phone: (+61) 415 227 200

OPENING HOURS

Mon + Thu 8:30am - 9:30pm
Tue, Wed + Fri 8:30am - 12noon

By appointment only (no walk-ins)

This practice does not provide crisis or emergency supports. A list of crisis support numbers may be found here.

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We are an inclusive practice and welcome people of all identities, including LGBTQIA+

InPsyGHT pays its respects to the Elders, past, present and emerging; and acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We strongly support practices that provide culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal clients.