Participate in a research study about therapists’ experiences of practising therapy with adult victims and witnesses in Criminal Proceedings

I am a trainee counselling psychologist and psychotherapist studying for a doctoral degree at the Metanoia Institute and Middlesex University. I am currently recruiting therapists with experience of practising therapy with adult victims and witnesses who are/ or have been involved in criminal proceedings to participate in online research interviews.

What's this research about?

Limited research has explored how therapists experience working with victims and witness in criminal proceedings and how therapists view the relationship between psychological therapy and witness memory; however, the findings of previous studies suggest that therapists have different experiences and viewpoints. Research has also suggested that navigating the criminal justice process may create additional complexities for therapists working in this area. It is hoped that this research will improve current understanding of how therapists’ view of the relationship between psychological therapy and witness memory and the implications of therapists’ views for practice in this area.

The research aims to explore therapists’ - experiences and views of practising with adult victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings - their views of the relationship between therapy and witness memory.

Am I eligible to participate?

To be eligible to participate, you must:

1. Have or have had experience of practising therapy with an adult witness or victim who was due to give evidence in a criminal trial in England and/or Wales.

2. Be a currently practising Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Practitioner Psychologist in England and/or Wales.

3. Must be registered or accredited to practice therapy with a relevant professional body (UKCP, BACP, HCPC, or equivalent).

What do I have to do?

Participation will involve taking part in an online interview with me on Microsoft teams that will last between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
This can be scheduled at a time that is mutually convenient to both the researcher and participant.

To take part or for more information, please see here.

This study has received ethical approval from the Metanoia Institute Research Ethics Committee.