Business Details
Expert Forensic and Clinical Psychology Services in Sydney
At Stephens & Bradley, we operate under the scientist-practitioner model of psychology, combining rigorous research with practical application to address psychological distress. Our team of psychologists employs Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to systematically resolve dysfunctional emotions, behaviours, and cognitions, focusing on present-day challenges while acknowledging the impact of past experiences. We specialise in forensic court reports for legal matters, clinical treatment for mental health conditions, and assessments for immigration and firearms licensing. Our approach integrates evidence-based practices with a commitment to understanding the root causes of offending behaviour, aiming to reduce recidivism through tailored therapeutic interventions. We prioritise client confidentiality within legal and ethical boundaries, ensuring transparency about disclosure circumstances.With a foundation in clinical and forensic psychology research, we balance therapeutic relationships with client needs, referring individuals to alternative therapists when necessary. Our services adhere to strict professional standards, informed by ongoing research into conditions like PTSD, anxiety disorders, and substance-related offences. We maintain a client-centric focus, offering assessments and treatments that align with legal requirements and individual rehabilitation goals. Our practice extends to providing expert testimony and reports for Local, District, and Supreme Courts, alongside supporting clients through complex immigration and character assessment processes.
Services
Forensic Court Reports
Clinical Treatment
Immigration Assessments
Offending Behavior Treatment
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Firearms Licence Assessments
Psychological Court Testimony
Risk Assessment Reports
Trauma Therapy
Behaviour Modification Programs
Highlights and features
- We employ certified psychologists trained in forensic and clinical CBT methodologies.
- Our team conducts court-compliant forensic assessments for all Australian court levels.
- We specialise in immigration-related psychological evaluations for visa applications.
- Our practice integrates ongoing clinical research into treatment and assessment practices.
- We maintain strict confidentiality protocols aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Services
Forensic Court Reports
We conduct forensic psychological assessments and court reports for Local, District, and Supreme Court matters. Our reports comply with Expert Evidence requirements, covering fitness to plead, offender risk analysis, and re-offending likelihood. Services include behaviour modification program assessments and recommendations for incarceration alternatives.
Clinical Treatment
Our clinical services address anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and related disorders using evidence-based CBT techniques. We provide psychological reports detailing functioning levels, injury impact, and treatment prognosis. Treatment includes trauma therapy, sleep disorder management, and social skills development for individuals and post-divorce clients.
Immigration Assessments
We specialise in immigration psychological assessments for S501 matters, character evaluations, and partner visa applications. Our reports assess rehabilitation efforts, future offending risk, and suitability for Australian residency. Services include firearm licence assessments and GIPPA application support for NSW firearms registry cases.
Offending Behavior Treatment
Our practice offers offender risk/needs analysis and behaviour modification programs. We assess factors contributing to criminal activity, provide treatment reports for courts, and develop rehabilitation strategies. Services include anger management programs and youth offender interventions to reduce recidivism and demonstrate risk reduction to legal authorities.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
We implement goal-oriented CBT to address dysfunctional thoughts and behaviours causing emotional distress. Our approach teaches clients to challenge unhelpful cognitions, modify behaviours, and develop coping strategies. Treatment covers anxiety disorders, workplace stress, grief counselling, and trauma recovery using structured, evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People
Dr. Stephens
Principal Psychologist
Dr. Stephens leads forensic assessments and court report preparation with 20+ years of experience in clinical and forensic psychology. Specialises in offender risk analysis and expert testimony.
Dr. Bradley
Clinical Director
Dr. Bradley oversees clinical treatment programs, focusing on trauma therapy and CBT applications for anxiety and mood disorders. Maintains active research into PTSD treatment methodologies.
Questions
What types of court reports do you provide?
We provide forensic court reports for Local, District, and Supreme Court matters including fitness to plead assessments and offender risk evaluations.
Do you handle immigration-related psychological assessments?
Yes, we conduct assessments for S501 visa cancellations, character evaluations, and partner visa applications requiring psychological expertise.
What clinical treatments are available?
We treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, sleep disorders, and trauma-related conditions using evidence-based CBT techniques and clinical interviews.
How do you approach offending behavior treatment?
We use behaviour modification programs and risk/needs analysis to address criminal behaviours, providing court-compliant treatment reports demonstrating rehabilitation efforts.
Are your services confidential?
We maintain confidentiality except when required by law, court orders, or when there's immediate risk of harm to self or others.
Do you offer firearms licence assessments?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for NSW firearms licence suspensions/revocations, including collateral information reviews and psychological testing.
